Caroline Thomason, Health & Wellness Writer

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Caroline Thomason

About the Author:

Caroline Thomason

RD, CDCES

With over 10 years of experience in nutrition, Caroline Thomason is a media dietitian in the greater Washington, DC area. As a dietitian, she is the best at breaking down science-based information in an easy-to-digest way for consumers and healthcare professionals alike. In her private practice, she works with women who want to stop dieting and find confidence with food.

Is Fish Oil Good for Your Heart? Here’s What Omega-3s Really Do

Fish oil has been recommended for heart health for decades, but why? Registered dietitian Caroline Thomason breaks down how omega-3s support heart health, how much you actually need, and which supplements work best.

Women need vitamin K for their hearts and bones

What Are the Benefits of Vitamin K Supplements?

Vitamin K doesn’t get as much attention as its friends, vitamin D or calcium, but it plays a powerful role in your health. Registered dietitian Caroline Thomason explains the surprising role of vitamin K2 in heart health and more.

Is the Carnivore Diet Healthy? Ask the Dietitian

While the carnivore diet may seem appealing for its simplicity, it comes with several important drawbacks. But if you do decide to try it, here’s what you need to know.

The constant mental chatter about food is known as food noise

Why Does Food Noise Make Me Eat More?

The constant mental chatter about food—what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat—is known as food noise, and it might be influencing your eating habits more than you realize. Registered Dietitian Caroline Thomason explains how food noise affects our eating habits and how to control it using evidence-based strategies.

17 Glutamine-Rich Foods You Should Try

L-glutamine plays a key role in muscle health, immune function, gut integrity, and energy production. Check out this list of glutamine foods to include in your diet to help ensure you are getting enough!

Lifestyle habits are key to helping maintain healthy blood glucose

Maintaining Healthy Morning Blood Sugar: 10 Dietitian Tips

Learn how to support glucose balance with these dietitian-backed tips and lifestyle strategies.

18 Lutein-Rich Foods to Add to Your Diet

Focused on eye health? Be on the lookout for lutein! This vision-friendly nutrient is found in a wide array of colorful foods ranging from egg yolks to papaya to kale.

29 Types of Squash: The Ultimate Buying Guide

Oh my "gourdness!" From garden-variety pumpkins and zucchini to the quirky-looking hubbard, squash come in dozens of varieties and offer a cornucopia of health benefits.

26 High-Protein, High-Fiber Breakfast Ideas

No pressure, but your morning meal can have a profound impact on the rest of your day. These 26 protein-packed breakfast ideas are tasty, satiating and packed with healthy nutrients.

High-Protein Salad Recipes to Help Achieve Your Goals

Your lunch shouldn’t leave you hungry. Supercharge your salad with high-protein options that can give those healthy greens some extra staying power.

13 Healthy Berries

You already know that berries are healthy, but which ones have the most impressive nutritional profile? Check out this list of the top 13 healthiest berries from a registered dietitian. You might be surprised which fruits made this list!

Lemon peel can be used for aromatherapy, candy and more

13 Uses for Citrus Peels You Need to Try

Don’t toss that peel! From eco-friendly household cleaners to aromatherapy, the zest of lemon, orange, lime and other citrus fruits has many uses.

Two-Week Meal Plan: 42 Healthy Food Prep Ideas

Take the guess work out of eating healthy with a little prep work—two weeks’ worth, to be exact! These 42 meal ideas from a registered dietitian are exactly what you need to get on track—and stay there.