Nutrition Archives - Melissa Mitri

GLP-1 Success Starts Here: Your Nutrition Game Plan for Sustainable Weight Loss

Reviewed by Melissa Mitri, MS, RD Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists (commonly known as GLP-1s) are medications primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. GLP-1 is a hormone naturally produced in the small intestine that plays a key role in blood sugar...

Top Takeaways from FNCE 2025: The Future of Food & Nutrition

After returning from the Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) in Nashville, I’m feeling both energized and inspired by the direction our profession is heading. This year’s event showcased how registered dietitians are not only keeping up with change—but...

Best Diets for Sustainable Weight Loss in 2025

Now that it’s the new year, you may be contemplating which diet to try. Before you decide this, it’s helpful to know which are the best diets for weight loss in 2025 (because the research is always evolving) in terms of effectiveness and sustainability. And when I say...

Healthy Holiday Dessert Recipes

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Healthy Holiday Recipes from Nutrition Experts

Photo credit: Jed Owen Affiliate disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Looking for healthy holiday recipes for the upcoming season? The holiday season is a time for...

3-Day 1500-Calorie Meal Plan for Simple Weight Loss

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a small percentage from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you. The amount of calories you take in is the single biggest influencer on your weight loss results. While everyone’s...