Lauren Wicks

Lauren Wicks is a freelance writer and editor based in Birmingham, Alabama. Before going out on her own, she worked for brands such as Cooking Light, EatingWell, and VERANDA. Lauren’s writing is centered around helping people elevate and enjoy their everyday lives with a focus on interior design, health and wellness, and even luxury travel. She has been covering the latest in food and nutrition since 2016 and is passionate about making healthy eating more appealing and accessible to all.

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7 Smoothie Ingredients You Should Be Buying at Trader Joe’s

Let's all hold hands and agree to never pay $15 for a jar of almond butter again.

Lauren Wicks

Lauren's Stories

7 Smoothie Ingredients You Should Be Buying at Trader Joe’s

This 3-Ingredient Creamy Date Shake Will Boost Your Gut Microbiome and Fight Inflammation

Does After Dinner Coffee Help or Hurt Your Gut’s Ability To Digest a Meal?

This Grain-Free Bread Brought Me Back to Life After an Autoimmune Issue Forced Me To Cut My Favorite Foods from My Diet

7 Hormone-Balancing, Energy-Boosting Snacks a Dietitian Loves for Pre-Workout Fuel

Avocado Toast Doesn’t Pack Enough Protein or Fiber To Be Considered a Well-Rounded Breakfast—Here’s What RDs Rec Eating With It

This Protein-Packed Maple Berry Baked Yogurt Is Your New Favorite 4-Ingredient Breakfast

‘I’m a Registered Dietitian, and Here’s Why I Recommend Eating Bread for Better Gut Health’

2 Eggs Is Not Enough Protein for Breakfast—Here’s What To Add, According to RDs

The ‘Big 3’ Brain-Boosting Nutrients a Functional Medicine Doctor Says You Should Eat at Breakfast for the Most Focused Day

‘I’m an RD, and These Are the 5 Low-Lift, Joyful Things You Should Do Every Day To Boost Your Longevity’

I Tried Instagram’s Favorite ‘Healthy’ Cookie Dough, Deux—Here’s What an RD Has To Say About It

What Celeb Trainer Megan Roup Eats Before and After Working Out for Maximum Strength and Energy

These 3-Ingredient Breakfast Bagel Bites Are Packed With Energy-Boosting Protein and Fiber

What an Internal Medicine Doctor Eats Every Day for Optimal Mood Balance and Mental Health

We Tried Nearly Every Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread on the Market—These 4 Are the Very Best

This Creamy Chocolate Hazelnut Latte Smoothie Might Just Be the Most Heart-Healthy, Protein-Rich Way To Drink Your Coffee

These 1-Ingredient (!) Frozen Fruit Popsicles Are the Ultimate Hydration-Boosting, Inflammation-Fighting Summer Snack

5 RD-Approved Bottled Iced Teas That Offer a Delicious Anti-Inflammatory Boost

9 Easy Summer Soup Recipes That Are Anti-Inflammatory and Packed With Gut Health Benefits

What Are Plant-Based Tonics, and Should You Be Drinking Them?

How To Make an Agua Fresca, the Deliciously Hydrating Summer Drink Filled With Anti-Inflammatory Benefits

Honeydew Water Is the Super Hydrating, Low Acid Alternative to Lemon Water That Gut Health Experts Love

‘I’m a French Skin-Care Founder, and These 4 Easy Tips Are The Only Ones You Need To Achieve Healthy Summer Skin’