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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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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: How to Reduce The Risk of Heart Disease (And Get Shiny Hair, Too)

Flaxseed oil benefits range from potentially life-saving to skin-saving, from reduced risk of heart disease to improved hair and 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: How They Can Improve Your Health and Your Sleep

The benefits of pumpkin seeds can’t be understated — from protein to dietary fiber and magnesium, this easy snack packs…
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: Why It’s the Best, According to a Registered Dietician

High phenolic olive oil layers on the health benefits of standard olive oil with amplified antioxidants. Here’s why (and how)…
Image of a hand pouring a miscellaneous seed or vegetable oil over a tray of carrots.
September 10, 2024

Vegetable and Seed Oils, Healthy or Not? An Expert Dietitian’s Take

Are vegetable oil and seed oil bad for you? A registered dietitian tackles one of the most commonly searched health…