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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Close-up image of a woman in a gym holding a pair of metal dumbbells and making a punching motion toward the camera.
January 29, 2025
Coconut water and electrolytes go hand-in-hand — which is why coconut water makes the ideal exercise companion for optimal hydration.
Image of a carton of Vita Coco Pressed Coconut Water floating in a swimming pool with two brown coconuts.
January 16, 2025
Here’s why a Registered Dietitian loves recommending pressed coconut water as a hydrating and delicious staple drink for her clients.
Image of a woman drinking coconut water, which registered dietitian Staci Gulbin recommends as the best hangover remedy.
January 8, 2025
The best hangover remedy might not be water or Gatorade. Registered Dietitian Staci Gulbin thinks coconut water is the best…
What are sugar alcohols in food? An image of sugar-free candies in a clear bowl on a marble table.
December 16, 2024
What are sugar alcohols in food really? Substances like xylitol and erythritol can sweeten foods, but new research associates them…
The benefits of flaxseed oil include improved heart health and glowing skin. Image of a round marble slab on a blue background, with a cup of flaxseed oil and balsamic vinegar next to garlic and herbs.
December 4, 2024
Flaxseed oil benefits range from potentially life-saving to skin-saving, from reduced risk of heart disease to improved texture of skin…
An heirloom pumpkin on a table, cut in half with the pumpkin seeds exposed. Several other pumpkins sit behind it in a seasonal display.
October 30, 2024
The benefits of pumpkin seeds can’t be understated — from protein to dietary fiber and magnesium, this easy snack packs…
Image of a hand pouring a miscellaneous seed or vegetable oil over a tray of carrots.
September 10, 2024
Are vegetable oil and seed oil bad for you? A registered dietitian tackles one of the most commonly searched health…
Image of an overhead view of a ramekin of oiive oil with 3 green olives on a cutting board with other olives, raising the question, Is high phenolic olive oil better for you than good old EVOO?
September 10, 2024
High phenolic olive oil layers on the health benefits of standard olive oil with amplified antioxidants. Here’s why (and how)…