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| Lindsay Mahar is a registered dietitian at Healthline and one of the Nutrition Edition’s longest-running expert contributors. In fact, she wrote her first Nutrition Edition Q&A back in January of 2024! |
| Our newsletter wouldn’t be what it is without Lindsay’s dedication. So we want to spend today getting to know her a little better. Below, she shares a little about her life (plus, more great nutrition advice). |
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Enjoy!
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |
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Written by Ginger Wojcik
June 19, 2025 • 3 min read |
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7 things you didn’t know about Healthline registered dietitian, Lindsay Mahar |
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What nutrition “advice” do you wish people would stop sharing?
“Cut carbs to lose weight.” No. Eat complex carbs as part of a balanced diet. Our bodies need them!
What’s a recent accomplishment that you’re proud of?
“I reached my step goal of 10,000 steps every single day in 2024.”
Who would you choose to be stranded on a deserted island with and why?
“Les Stroud because we would have the highest chance of survival!”
What’s your favorite way to celebrate your birthday?
“I like to fly to my hometown in Minnesota for my July birthday. I currently live in Phoenix, so it’s a convenient reason to get out of the heat.”
What snacks do you pack for work or trips?
“Whole grain bread with peanut butter is my go-to convenience food! It’s easy, delicious, satisfying, and I don’t need a cooler. I also pack bananas, little oranges, and walnuts for the same reasons.”
What are the top 3 places you haven’t been to that you’d like to visit?
“1) Norway 2) Stonehenge 3) Machu Picchu”
What’s the best nutrition advice you’ve learned?
“Keep it simple by following the My Plate guidelines. That’s it! There is so much hype in the media that most people forget to follow the basics.”
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| Lindsay Mahar, Registered Dietitian
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| Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.)
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