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Samantha Cassetty, RD

Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, is a nutrition and wellness expert, author and columnist. Her latest book is "Sugar Shock." You can follow Samantha's practical balanced eating advice on Instagram at @nutritionistsam.

Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, is a nutrition and wellness expert, author and columnist. Her latest book is "Sugar Shock." You can follow Samantha's practical balanced eating advice on Instagram at @nutritionistsam.

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Try our weekly Start TODAY meal plan for the week of April 15. Get dietitian-created, healthy meal and recipe ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

How to lose weight fast: What to know before trying a rapid weight loss plan

Wondering how to lose weight fast? It's a common impulse — but rapid weight loss is not typically a sustainable way to maintain good health and fitness.

Easy meal-prep meals: avocado cream pasta, sheet-pan pineapple chicken and more

Try our weekly Start TODAY meal plan for the week of April 9. Get dietitian-created, healthy meal and recipe ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

Eat more seafood this week with a poke bowl and easy sheet-pan fish

Try our weekly Start TODAY meal plan for the week of April 2. Get dietitian-created, healthy meal and recipe ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

15 best high-protein, low-calorie foods for weight loss

Protein is an essential nutrient. See the 15 best high-protein, low-calorie foods for weight loss under 200 calories from both animal and plant-based protein.

Protein-packed meals for the week: creamy spinach and artichoke chicken and banana bread oats

Try our weekly Start TODAY meal plan for the week of March 25. Get dietitian-created, healthy meal and recipe ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

Plant-forward meal ideas for the week: egg bites, green spaghetti and more

Try our weekly Start TODAY meal plan for the week of March 18. Get dietitian-created, healthy meal and recipe ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

What’s the best fruit for weight loss? A dietitian shares her No. 1 pick

What’s the best fruit for weight loss? Apples are a high-fiber food that tops the list, followed by blueberries, watermelon and avocado. Get 15 best fruits for weight loss.

Get ready for spring with healthy seasonal recipes: Black Bean Burgers, Roasted Asparagus with Pesto and more

Try our weekly Start TODAY meal plan for the week of March 11. Get dietitian-created, healthy meal and recipe ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

Easy, healthy recipes for the week: Smash burgers, breakfast burritos and more

Try our weekly Start TODAY meal plan for the week of March 4. Get dietitian-created, healthy meal and recipe ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

What are the healthiest vegetables? The No. 1 pick, according to a dietitian

What's the healthiest vegetable? Spinach tops the list due to its range of nutrients, like antioxidants and folate, followed by collard greens, kale and broccoli.