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Dietitian Maria Lucey👋

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I share information you can actually trus, plus recipes that I’ve tested (and tasted!) more times than I can count.🥣👩‍🍳

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Your blood pressure isn't high because of salt...

Hi Reader First things first... I owe you a little apology. I've been quieter than usual in your inbox lately. Life has been full (in the best and busiest ways), and I let the emails slip. I haven't forgotten about you though! And honestly, coming back with this week's topic felt right, because it's one I've been wanting to talk about for a while. Blood pressure. I know. It doesn't exactly scream exciting. It's not going to go viral. It's not a trending topic and its not going to get many...

Hi Reader I’m writing this from a plane on the way to Hawaii for my honeymoon ✨ I’ll be doing a lot of hiking and walking while I’m there… which actually ties in perfectly with the YouTube video I’ve been working on over the past few weeks. I’ve seen so many videos lately saying there’s a “right way” to walk for fat loss… And honestly, as a dietitian who really values keeping things simple… it’s getting a bit ridiculous. Apparently we need to be:- interval walking- fasted walking- in Zone 2-...

Hi Reader 👋 As a dietitian, I do believe supplements can play an important role. But honestly?Most people are wasting a lot of money on the wrong ones. I’ve just put together a full YouTube video and a detailed article breaking this down, so you can stop guessing and start being more intentional with what you take. Here’s the part that might surprise you… There is only one supplement I consistently recommend to almost everyone.And if you’re not taking it, it’s worth seriously considering. 👉...

Hi Reader 👋 Happy (belated) International Women's Day! 🌸 In the spirit of celebrating women, I want to talk about something that affects women disproportionately more than men... Constipation. I know, not the most glamorous topic, but over the years in my nutrition practice, I've had more conversations about constipation than almost any other topic, and it's almost always women who are quietly dealing with it. That's not a coincidence. Hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle, gut...

Hi Reader 👋 I hope your 2026 is off to a great start! I wanted to quickly share something important about how the internet is changing. With more AI-generated answers and search algorithms shifting, it’s becoming harder for people to find real, tested recipes and trustworthy nutrition content. More and more, Google is summarizing content instead of sending readers to the original blog posts & videos. For creators like me, that means fewer people reaching my site, which makes it harder to keep...

Hi Reader 👋 This time of the year, everyone is jumping on 'healthy' habits. And I love the intention but if you’ve ever thought,“I’m doing everything right… so why is the scale not moving?” then this new YouTube video was made specifically for you. In it, I break down 5 very common “healthy” habits that I see constantly in my clients. Habits that sound good on paper, but often quietly stall weight loss. We talk about things like: Why some “healthy” recipes can actually push calories way...

healthy granola in a bowl with kiwis yogurt and raspberries

Hi Reader 👋 I just shared a brand new YouTube video that I think you’ll really enjoy. It’s all about 6 foods dietitians are quietly eating more of in 2026... not trendy, not expensive, and definitely not complicated. These are the kinds of foods I actually recommend to clients all the time because they support things like: • Gut health• Energy• Hormone balance• Bone health• And overall wellbeing They’re also cheap, simple, and very underrated. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by nutrition...

Hi Reader 👋 Happy New Year! I wanted to pop in with a little encouragement as we all start thinking about resolutions and fresh starts. The unfortunate truth is that most New Year’s resolutions fizzle out within a few weeks. But that doesn’t mean: a) you shouldn’t set goals (being intentional is powerful), orb) you’re “doomed” to fail again this year. Often it’s not a willpower problem. It’s that the goals were unrealistic, too intense, or didn’t fit real life in the first place. When I work...

soy protein crisp bars

Hi Reader 👋 As we head into the final stretch of 2025, remember these words... "The key to optimal health is consistency & the key to consistency is enjoyment". This is the time of year where people often feel a bit sluggish and start contemplating a massive health transformation come January. Now I LOVE a New Year with new goals and new habits, BUT success always comes down to doing small things well over a long period of time. This is true for health habits, weight loss, relationships and...

Hi Reader Every year when Black Friday rolls around, I get this little knot in my stomach… because I know how many people are about to be taken advantage of by sneaky wellness “deals.” And you know me — the whole mission of my YouTube channel and social platforms is to give FREE, reliable, evidence-based nutrition advice to as many people as possible. So when I see people spending money on things they absolutely do not need, it doesn’t make me angry… it actually makes me a little sad. Why...