Stephanie Nelson | Source | Lead Nutrition Scientist and Nutrition Science Researcher at MyFitnessPal
Stephanie Nelson
Stephanie (MS, RD) is a Registered Dietitian and is MyFitnessPal’s in-house nutrition expert and nutrition scientist. Passionate for promoting healthy lifestyles, Stephanie graduated from San Diego State University with a focus on research and disease prevention. In the past, she’s worked in cancer research and given nutrition advice to Olympic athletes and U.S. Marines undergoing extreme physical training. When she’s not thinking about food, writing about food, or eating, you can find her cuddling her dogs, on the yoga mat, attached to her snowboard, or climbing rocks.
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MyFitnessPal
Lead Nutrition Scientist and Nutrition Science Researcher
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Nutritionists Explain The Benefits Of Flaxseeds & Chia Seeds
Nutrition experts break down the differences between flaxseeds vs. chia seeds and how their benefits compare.
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How to Make Healthy Pancakes That Actually Taste Good
They'll give you the fuel you need to conquer your weekend.
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Starting off your day with something low in fiber and protein and high in sugar and carbohydrates can throw off your blood sugar and hunger cues for the rest of the day.
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In general, you don’t digest soluble or insoluble fiber like most other food. Instead of absorbing into your body through your digestive tract, fiber stays relatively intact as it travels through you whether it’s in gel form or otherwise. Bacteria feast on it as it moves along your intestines, which supports a healthy balance of microbes in your gut for good digestion. Flax and chia are both solid options to help you reap this benefit.
