Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, CLEC, CPT
Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, CLEC, CPT, is a registered and licensed dietitian with two decades of experience spanning clinical nutrition, public health, and brand communications. She earned her bachelor’s degree in human nutrition from the University of Florida and a master’s in clinical nutrition from Rush University Medical Center, with training at Cook County Hospital and the CDC. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, she now runs her own nutrition communications business, helping better-for-you brands create credible, consumer-friendly messaging and innovative products. A Certified Lactation Educator-Counselor, she’s known for her clarity, authenticity, and ability to make nutrition science approachable and engaging.
Healthy Eating
Cutting Sugar Won’t Kill Your Sweet Tooth. Try This Instead
We can’t biohack our taste buds, but we can shift our habits.
Weight Management
I'm an RD—Here Are 4 Things I Told My Family Member Before They Started a GLP-1
These will help you build a supportive foundation for the body.
Infertility
Can Seed Cycling Actually Help PCOS and Fertility?
It’s not another snake oil—but like anything else, the method has its limits.
Nutrition
Surprise! This Gut-Health Powerhouse Is in Your Takeout Order
Pair it with meat, fish, vegetables, and more.