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What Exactly Is the Alkaline Diet? Nutritionists Explain the Popular Health Trend

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Meet Lauren O’Connor | Registered Dietitian, Writer, & Yoga Instructor

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4 Surprising Health Benefits of Pickle Juice

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The Top 11 Plant-Based Items at Trader Joe’s Nutritionists *Love*

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You'd Never Guess It, but Here Are the Surprising Reasons Why Bananas Can Cause Heartburn!

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How Artichokes Benefit Your Health, According to Nutritionists

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The 7 Best Foods to Eat if You Have Acid Reflux

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21 Healthy Ways to Welcome 2021

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“If you're cooking for one, this new cookbook from O'Connor is a must-buy. It showcases how to create balanced, nutritious solo meals―without blowing your budget or needing to spend hours in the kitchen. It also teaches the joy of cooking and eating for one, which is so important.”

— Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, plant-based registered dietitian nutritionist

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I’m Lauren O’Connor, RDN—and I love bringing credible, engaging insight to TV, podcasts, video, and live events. From gut health to balanced eating, I make wellness feel approachable and real—because good information should connect, not confuse.

Media Appearances include:

Healthy Snacking TV Segment | The Balancing Act
Sugar Substitute Demo | OFF SUGAR
Balanced Diet & Healthy Snacking Video | Pure Foods

Podcasts:

Take Care of Your Body: No Dairy, No Problem: Gut Health, GERD, Lactose & ED’s with Lauren O’Connor, RD
The Keri Report: NAD+ Suppliments — Hype or Health Hero? Episode 108
Alimentary!: GERD, Reflux, Heartburn & Lactose Intolerance
Simple Nutrition Insights: Discover Dairy Free Nutrition with Lauren O'Connor

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