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About Staci Gulbin, Registered Dietitian

Staci has been a registered dietitian since 2010 and has treated hundreds of patients for nutrition-related issues ranging from weight management, diabetes, heart health, renal health, and bariatric surgery nutrition. She has been a freelance health writer since 2011 for sites including Shape.com, Health.com, and GoodRx.com, to name a few and has been a featured nutrition expert on websites like OprahMag.com. Through her work, Staci hopes to help people improve their relationship with food and their bodies. She has a healthy living podcast No Sugar Coats found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart podcasts and a blog at www.lighttracknutrition.com.

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Image of a split-screen with yams on the left and sweet potatoes on the right.
November 5, 2026
When it comes to sweet potatoes vs. yams, how do you tell them apart? And what are the nutritional differences?…
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November 5, 2026
In this ARMRA Colostrum review, a dietitian shares her honest opinion on the possible benefits of this popular wellness product.
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September 2, 2026
Are bananas good for you, or are they just having a trendy flavor moment? Here’s what a registered dietitian has…
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August 19, 2026
A registered dietitian digs into the research and relevant studies to answer the question ‘is sucralose bad for you?’
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August 6, 2026
Looking for the best kids vitamins? Compare the top 7 multivitamins based on ingredients, safety, third party testing, sugar content,…
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July 29, 2026
Is beef tallow healthy? Let’s examine various studies (and their funding), as well as the new dietary guidelines to answer…
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July 9, 2026
A dietitian breaks down the nutritional value and benefits of this summer fruit to answer the question: Is watermelon healthy?
Image of several dairy-based protein options lined up in a row, including cottage cheese and Greek yogurt.
July 2, 2026
Looking to make a choice between cottage cheese vs. Greek yogurt for your dietary preferences? Here’s a dietitian’s take on…