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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Meet Sulforaphane, the Longevity-Promoting Nutrient That’s Excellent at Fighting Inflammation

Whether you’re looking to improve your digestion, boost your antioxidant intake, or want a high-powered way to positively impact practically every system in the body, upping...

Lauren Wicks

Lauren's Stories

Meet Sulforaphane, the Longevity-Promoting Nutrient That’s Excellent at Fighting Inflammation

7 Sleep-Friendly Smoothie Recipes Packed With Every Nutrient You Need To Get Better Rest

What a Licensed Clinical Aesthetician Eats (and Drinks) Every Day for Clear, Glowing Skin

These Easy Air-Fryer Banana Fritters Are the Most Delicious Gut-Friendly Breakfast Food

I Tried Swapping My Morning Coffee for Electrolyte Water, and My Energy Levels Are Stable for the First Time in Forever

Can Honey Actually Help Soothe a Sore Throat? We Asked an ENT

‘I’m an RD, and This One Simple Step Will Hugely Maximize the Health Benefits You’re Reaping From Your Go-To Salad Recipe’

The 7 Chocolate Bars, Bites, and Cups That Registered Dietitians Love Most

This Is the Easiest Way To Eat More Longevity-Boosting Anthocyanins, a Plant Compound With Potent Anti-Inflammatory Perks

Turns Out, ‘Lather, Rinse, Repeat’ *Isn’t* a Myth—Here’s Why You Should Be Double-Cleansing Your Hair

Follow This RD-Approved Simple Smoothie Formula To Boost Your Sleep Quality and Mood

‘I’m an MD, and Here’s Why You Should Boost Your Magnesium Intake for Better Gut Health’

Here’s How To Tell if You’re Eating Enough Vegetables, According to Experts

A Dietitian’s Top 5 Tips for Boosting Your Mood and Energy Levels—Without a Drop of Caffeine

8 Cozy, Easy-To-Make One-Dish Meals That Will Keep You Nourished All Winter Long

‘I’m a Dietitian, and These Are the Dishes I Eat When I Want To Boost My Own Gut and Hormonal Health’

‘I’ve Been a Gastroenterologist for Nearly 30 Years, and This Is the Digestion-Boosting Breakfast I Make on Repeat To Stay Regular’

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

Turns Out, ‘Lather, Rinse, Repeat’ Isn’t a Myth—Here’s Why You Should Be Double-Cleansing Your Hair