Uncategorized Archives - Melissa Rifkin Nutrition https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/category/uncategorized/ Your Healthy Life Starts Here. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:46:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-logo-expanded-32x32.webp Uncategorized Archives - Melissa Rifkin Nutrition https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/category/uncategorized/ 32 32 June Healthy Food Product Roundup: 5 Better-for-You New Finds to Try This Summer https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/june-healthy-food-product-roundup-5-better-for-you-new-finds-to-try-this-summer/ https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/june-healthy-food-product-roundup-5-better-for-you-new-finds-to-try-this-summer/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:46:17 +0000 https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/?p=2735 Discover five new healthy food products a dietitian loved in June, from high-protein meals to clean condiments and functional snacks. Every month I get the opportunity to try new products hitting grocery store shelves (and sometimes arriving right at my doorstep!). As a registered dietitian, I’m always looking for products that combine convenience with quality...

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]]> https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/june-healthy-food-product-roundup-5-better-for-you-new-finds-to-try-this-summer/feed/ 0 May Food Product Round-Up: Dietitian-Approved Matcha Drinks & Avocado Oil Essentials https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/may-food-product-round-up-dietitian-approved-matcha-drinks-avocado-oil-essentials/ https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/may-food-product-round-up-dietitian-approved-matcha-drinks-avocado-oil-essentials/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:34:01 +0000 https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/?p=2679 Dietitian-approved May food finds including avocado oil staples and new matcha drinks. Clean ingredients and functional favorites. May Product Round-Up: Fresh Finds I’m Loving This Month As a dietitian, I’m always on the lookout for products that strike the perfect balance between convenience, quality, and nutrition. May brought a handful of exciting new releases and...

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]]> https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/may-food-product-round-up-dietitian-approved-matcha-drinks-avocado-oil-essentials/feed/ 0 April Dietitian Product Round-Up: Fresh Finds for Spring Snacking & Wellness https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/april-dietitian-product-round-up-fresh-finds-for-spring-snacking-wellness/ https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/april-dietitian-product-round-up-fresh-finds-for-spring-snacking-wellness/#respond Wed, 13 May 2026 15:16:10 +0000 https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/?p=2627 Discover a dietitian’s April product picks—from probiotic drinks to high-protein oats and fresh Mediterranean dips for easy spring eating. Spring always brings a shift in how we eat—lighter meals, fresh flavors, and more time spent outdoors. This month’s product round-up reflects exactly that: bright Mediterranean-inspired dips, functional beverages, and convenient, nutrient-dense snacks that make everyday...

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]]> https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/april-dietitian-product-round-up-fresh-finds-for-spring-snacking-wellness/feed/ 0 March Food Product Round-Up: Dietitian Reviews on New Drinks, Wellness Shots & Snacks https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/march-food-product-round-up-dietitian-reviews-on-new-drinks-wellness-shots-snacks/ https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/march-food-product-round-up-dietitian-reviews-on-new-drinks-wellness-shots-snacks/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:19:38 +0000 https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/?p=2573 March Food Product Round-Up: a dietitian reviews March’s newest food products, from probiotic juices to Flamin’ Hot ramen—what’s worth trying this spring. As the seasons shift and temps start climbing, March delivered a wave of refreshing, functional, and downright fun new food products. From probiotic-packed juices to viral-inspired spicy noodles (yes, really), this month’s lineup...

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]]> https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/march-food-product-round-up-dietitian-reviews-on-new-drinks-wellness-shots-snacks/feed/ 0 February Food Finds: High-Protein, Gut-Friendly Products I’m Loving This Month https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/february-food-finds-high-protein-gut-friendly-products-im-loving-this-month/ https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/february-food-finds-high-protein-gut-friendly-products-im-loving-this-month/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:14:01 +0000 https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/?p=2524 February food finds featuring fiber-packed Slice Soda and high-protein CAULIPOWER frozen meals—dietitian-approved convenience. As a dietitian, I’m always on the lookout for products that balance great taste, realistic nutrition, and convenience. February brought some exciting new finds that check those boxes — from fiber-packed soda (yes, soda!) to high-protein freezer aisle upgrades that actually deliver....

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]]> https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/february-food-finds-high-protein-gut-friendly-products-im-loving-this-month/feed/ 0 January Food Product Round-Up: Dietitian-Approved Functional Soda & High-Protein Cereal Finds https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/january-food-product-round-up-dietitian-approved-functional-soda-high-protein-cereal-finds/ https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/january-food-product-round-up-dietitian-approved-functional-soda-high-protein-cereal-finds/#respond Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:25:46 +0000 https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/?p=2459 January food finds featuring probiotic soda and high-protein cereal. A dietitian reviews Culture Pop and Catalina Crunch. January always brings a wave of “new year, new you” messaging, but as a dietitian, I’m far more interested in foods that support health in realistic, sustainable ways. No extremes. No fear-based marketing. Just products that taste good...

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]]> https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/january-food-product-round-up-dietitian-approved-functional-soda-high-protein-cereal-finds/feed/ 0 December Product Round-Up: Laird Superfood Hydrate Drink Mixes https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/december-product-round-up-laird-superfood-hydrate-drink-mixes/ https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/december-product-round-up-laird-superfood-hydrate-drink-mixes/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:28:18 +0000 https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/?p=2413 Dietitian-approved December product round-up featuring Laird Superfood Hydrate drink mixes, new flavors, electrolytes, and easy hydration support. December was a busy month—between holiday events, workouts squeezed into packed schedules, and long days that make it easy to forget to drink water. That’s why hydration support products are especially useful this time of year. One brand...

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]]> https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/december-product-round-up-laird-superfood-hydrate-drink-mixes/feed/ 0 CareNatal Prenatal Vitamin Powder Review by a Dietitian https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/carenatal-prenatal-vitamin-powder-review-by-a-dietitian/ https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/carenatal-prenatal-vitamin-powder-review-by-a-dietitian/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:05:01 +0000 https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/?p=2350 As a dietitian, and a mom of two, I know firsthand how overwhelming the prenatal vitamin aisle can feel. Between giant pills, confusing labels, and formulas that leave out key nutrients, choosing a prenatal can be surprisingly stressful. When I was pregnant with my first baby, I remember standing in the supplement aisle thinking, “where...

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]]> https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/carenatal-prenatal-vitamin-powder-review-by-a-dietitian/feed/ 0 November Product Round-Up: New Food Finds I Loved This Month (From a Dietitian) https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/november-product-round-up-new-food-finds-i-loved-this-month-from-a-dietitian/ https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/november-product-round-up-new-food-finds-i-loved-this-month-from-a-dietitian/#respond Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:25:26 +0000 https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/?p=2340 November product round-up from a dietitian featuring Stonyfield ZeroG Added Sugar yogurt drinks and ENVY™ apples—healthy, convenient family favorites. As a dietitian (and a parent), I’m always on the lookout for food products that make everyday eating a little easier—without compromising on nutrition, ingredient quality, or taste. November is an especially fun month for product...

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]]> https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/november-product-round-up-new-food-finds-i-loved-this-month-from-a-dietitian/feed/ 0 October Healthy Snack & Product Roundup: Fall Flavors, Functional Foods & Wellness Finds https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/october-healthy-snack-product-roundup-fall-flavors-functional-foods-wellness-finds/ https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/october-healthy-snack-product-roundup-fall-flavors-functional-foods-wellness-finds/#respond Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:04:28 +0000 https://www.melissarifkinnutrition.com/?p=2225 Dietitian-approved snacks, pumpkin picks, seasonal protein bites, craft botanicals & brain-boosting product roundup. Fall season is officially here, and that means cozy meals, pumpkin spice everything, and discovering new products that make healthy eating simple and exciting. This past month, I tried a handful of innovative food and wellness items that deliver plant-based ingredients, steady energy,...

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