Melissa Rifkin, MS, RDN, CDN

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Melissa is a Connecticut-based registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience, including clinical and outpatient settings, and runs the popular nutrition education Instagram account, Confessionofadietitian. While Melissa is a dietitian by profession, she believes that being healthy does not just mean from a dietary perspective. Melissa practices with the belief that your body is a sanctuary, and mental and physical health encompasses eating nutritious foods, exercising, and practicing self-care habits. Through educating her audience on nutrition science, introducing them to new products, and sharing recipes, Melissa hopes to show healthy eating doesn't have to be time consuming and can be made to work for the whole family. Melissa is mom to two boys, Max and Leo, and also uses her platform to share practical tips for managing motherhood and feeding kiddos.

Articles by Melissa Rifkin, MS, RDN, CDN

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The Best & Worst Store-Bought Smoothies

Give your blender a rest and grab one of these healthy store-bought smoothies for on-the-go fuel.

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10 Best Trader Joe’s Meals for Weight Loss

These dietitian-approved meals from Trader Joe's are perfect for anyone who wants to lose weight.

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10 Essential Grocery Store Buys for Weight Loss

The next time you're shopping at the supermarket, pick up these dietitian-recommended foods to help you lose weight faster.

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8 Easy Ways to Debloat After Overeating

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8 Best Collagen Supplements

Support skin, hair, muscle, and joint health with the help of these expert-approved supplements.

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10 Best Breakfast Buys at Whole Foods for Weight Loss

Shop these dietitian-approved breakfast finds at Whole Foods.

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10 Best Frozen Foods at Walmart for Weight Loss

Add these dietitian-approved, weight-loss-friendly finds to your cart.

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10 Best McDonald’s Breakfast Orders for Weight Loss

These breakfast options can help you work toward your weight loss goals.

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9 'Healthy' Foods With More Sugar Than You Think

These foods may be marketed as healthy, but they are oftentimes loaded with added sugars.

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The best weight loss breakfast is one you can seamlessly work into your morning.

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10 Best Frozen Foods To Buy at Whole Foods for Weight Loss

Add these frozen foods to your cart on your next Whole Foods run.

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10 Best & Worst Menu Items at TGI Fridays

Feel prepared while you dine out with this list of the healthiest (and unhealthiest) TGI Fridays orders.

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7 Unhealthiest Non-Dairy Coffee Creamers on Grocery Shelves

Coffee creamers can add a surprising number of calories and grams of added sugar to your coffee, and you might be better off skipping some.

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11 Best Trader Joe’s Breakfast Items for Weight Loss

Add these weight-loss-friendly items to your Trader Joe's shopping cart.

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The 5-Day Weight Loss Meal Plan Dietitians Swear By

This meal plan takes all the guesswork out of the equation.

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10 Best Weight Loss Lunches That Are 400 Calories or Less

Looking to lose weight? Keep these tasty lunch recipes handy.

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10 Best Foods to Buy at Walmart for Weight Loss

Attention, Walmart shoppers: Here's what to buy for weight loss.

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10 Best Costco Foods To Buy for Weight Loss

Stock up on these tasty Costco finds that are perfect for weight loss.

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10 Best Trader Joe's Foods To Buy For Weight Loss

Navigate Trader Joe's like a pro with these healthy items that are excellent for weight loss.

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12 Best & Worst Greek Yogurts, According to RDs

Find out which thick and creamy yogurt is the best bet for your belly.

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How To Eat Healthy at a Mexican Restaurant

Eat healthy at a Mexican restaurant with these expert tips.

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10 Best Sam's Club Foods to Buy for Weight Loss

Add these weight loss staples to your shopping cart the next time you're at Sam's Club.

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10 Best Costco Frozen Foods for Weight Loss

Looking to lose weight? Add these frozen foods to your cart on your next Costco run.

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10 Low-Calorie Fast-Food Breakfasts for Weight Loss

You can still eat fast food and lose weight. Check out these low-calorie breakfast options.

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10 Healthy Ways to Naturally Detox Your Body

Give your body a detox by implementing these healthy habits into your life.

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14 Healthiest Restaurant Chain Meals for Weight Loss

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9 Tastiest Weight Loss Meals That Are 500 Calories or Less

These healthy and convenient weight loss recipes are full of flavor.

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Save calories, fat, saturated fat, and sodium with these better-for-you burrito picks from registered dietitians.

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