Mia Syn

Mia Syn is a national on-air nutrition expert, host of Good Food Friday on ABC Charleston and one of the most recognized and trusted young dietitians in the media. With a master's degree in human nutrition from Columbia University and over 500 TV appearances, she has helped millions of viewers, readers and clients learn and implement healthier, sustainable eating habits.

Mia Syn

Mia Syn is a national on-air nutrition expert, host of Good Food Friday on ABC Charleston and one of the most recognized and trusted young dietitians in the media. With a master's degree in human nutrition from Columbia University and over 500 TV appearances, she has helped millions of viewers, readers and clients learn and implement healthier, sustainable eating habits.

Watercress Salad Recipe with Dijon Vinaigrette

Want to add more fruits and vegetables to your day? This easy watercress salad recipe is packed with a nutrient-dense lettuce, plus sweet citrus, creamy avocado, and a zesty Dijon vinaigrette.

Clams and oysters are high in vitamin B12

12 Foods High in Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin, but it can be hard to get from a plant-heavy diet alone. Our list of top food sources can help you get the energy support you need!

Carrot Kimchi: A Spicy and Delicious Probiotic Recipe

Our easy carrot kimchi recipe puts a colorful twist on this classic Korean condiment. Packed with probiotics and vitamins, it’s the perfect topping for salads, wraps, rice bowls and even tacos!

Chia seeds and flaxseeds pack a healthy punch

Chia Seeds vs. Flaxseeds: Which One Is Better? (+ Noatmeal Recipe)

Chia seeds and flaxseeds both have a well-earned reputation as “health food,” but is one better for you than the other? A registered dietitian dives in—plus provides a tasty recipe for “noatmeal,” an oat-free, seed-packed alternative to oatmeal.

How to Add Coconut to Your Diet: A Buying Guide

Coconut provides more than a taste of the tropics. It also comes with heart health benefits! But which forms give you the best benefits for your body?

High-protein vegetables can contribute to a healthy diet

11 High-Protein Vegetables to Add to Your Diet

Want to add more vegetables to your high-protein diet, but don’t know where to start? Our list of 11 high-protein veggies can help you find the right taste for your table.

What Are the B-Complex Vitamins?

Looking for a vitamin to support your energy metabolism as well as other aspects of health? B-lieve it or not, all the B vitamins help with metabolism, but some bring a few other benefits to the table.

This lasagna recipe replaces pasta with sweet potatoes

Sweet Potato Lasagna: Comfort Food with a Twist

Boost the fiber and nutrition of your traditional lasagna recipe by swapping the pasta for a versatile vegetable: sweet potatoes. Thinly sliced sweet potatoes add a savory and slightly sweet flavor to this hearty and satisfying dish.

9 Festive Holiday Coffee Recipes

Ready to blend up the flavors of the season in your favorite cup of coffee? These nine healthy and delicious latte recipes bring the tastes of peppermint, chocolate, gingerbread, and cinnamon to your cup.

Choline intake is important for pregnant women.

How Much Choline for Pregnancy?

Prenatal vitamins are important during pregnancy, but they aren’t all the same. Choline is an essential nutrient that is as necessary as folate and omega-3 fats in supporting your baby’s healthy growth and brain development.

Selenium Supplement Benefits, Uses and More

We need very little selenium, and yet this trace mineral plays a big role in our thyroid and immune health. Here’s how selenium works in the body, and why a minute amount goes a long way!

Ginger has a wealth of health benefits and comes in a variety of forms

12 Health Benefits of Ginger

Spicy but sweet? Call in the ginger! This well-known spice has a wealth of health benefits. Ginger supports heart health, immune health, joint health, male sexual health and so much more!

Mason Jar Salads: 7 Healthy Recipes

Are soggy salads ruining your lunch break? Try storing your salad in a Mason jar for a healthy pre-made lunch that looks as good as it tastes! We’ve got some recipes to help you get started.

There are plenty of high-protein vegetarian foods

15 Best Sources of Protein for Vegetarians

Steak not on your menu? No problem! From black beans to nutritional yeast, these 15 tasty plant-based protein sources will help you hit your macros, feel satiated and maintain muscle mass.

Grilled Veggie Kabobs: Healthy Eating on a Stick

Summer vegetables are perfect for the grill! Paired with a tangy herb marinade, they are a delicious way to get the plant-based nutrients you need.

Green Goddess is a healthy, veggie-packed salad

Green Goddess Salad: Healthy, Easy, and Delicious

This savory green goddess dressing recipe takes diced greens to a new level with healthy and delicious fats like avocado, extra virgin olive oil and more.

12 Foods High in Thiamine (Vitamin B1) + Recipe

Want to “B” healthy? These foods (and a healthy spring salad recipe) can help you claim the health benefits of thiamine.

Dietary nitrates support nitric oxide production

13 Healthy Foods to Increase Your Nitric Oxide Levels

Want to maintain healthy blood flow? These 13 foods encourage nitric oxide production and pump up your cardiovascular health—and many of them are tasty throw-ins to your smoothie, salad or snack bowl!

Reishi Mushroom Benefits: 13 Reasons You Need Them in Your Diet

Reishi mushrooms have been used in Chinese medicine for generations—so what makes them different from the mushrooms you might eat on your pizza or in your stir-fry? As it turns out, quite a lot!

Chili chocolate bark that can spice things up

15 Sexy Foods That Can Spice Up the Bedroom (+ Recipe)

Looking to heat things up in your love life? We’ve got a list of the top 15 foods for sparking that libido—plus a date-night-ready dessert recipe you and that special person will both fall in love with!

Immune Shot Recipe: DIY

Drink up! These DIY immune shot recipes can help give your health a boost with potent nutrients like vitamin C, turmeric and other antioxidants.

Tray of roasted nuts that are part of a healthy diet

20 Common Nuts You Should Know About

You’ve probably enjoyed walnuts and almonds, but what about pili nuts, tiger nuts and kona? Check out this list of 20 nuts and learn why they’re a favorite among dietitians.

Are Lectins Bad for You? Food Guide

What are lectins and do they deserve their bad rap? Registered dietitian and nutritionist Mia Syn Cook explains how these “antinutrients” work and how cooking methods can help.

Bowl of apple pomegranate harvest salad packed with antioxidant benefits

Apple Pomegranate Harvest Salad: Fall Delight

The eating is good with the dark fruits of fall season! Enjoy the fresh apples and sweet potatoes of autumn into this tasty and nutritious Apple Pomegranate Harvest Salad.

Low FODMAP Diet Plan: How to Start? (+Recipe)

Want to figure out what foods might be causing your digestive troubles? The low FODMAP diet will help you identify what to eat—and what to avoid—to get your gut feeling good.

Certain foods and nutrients can help relieve bloating.

22 Foods & Beverages That Help with Bloating (+Recipe)

Want to relieve bloating and promote digestive comfort after meals? Tummy-friendly foods and nutrients can help!

Is Buckwheat Gluten Free? (+ Buckwheat Noodles Recipe)

Even though it has the word “wheat” in its name, buckwheat is gluten free. And, it also happens to be delicious and packed with nutrients. Looking for a tasty way to try buckwheat? Try this Sesame Buckwheat Noodle Bowl Recipe.

Gluten-free quinoa with fruit and peanut butter in a bowl next to zinc in a bottle

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl: A Mediterranean Staple

Move over, oatmeal. Quinoa is a delicious and nutrient-packed option for breakfast—and these delicious quinoa breakfast bowl recipes are a great way to power through your mornings.

3 Healthy Detox Juice Recipes

Forget the expensive store-bought juice cleanses and check out these three healthy detox juice recipes instead. In bright colors and with both sweet and savory flavors, you’ll be hooked!

Packed avocado salad lunch that is an easy way to add healthy fats and vitamins to diet

4 Avocado Lunchbox Ideas

Lunchboxes aren’t just for kids! Check out these 4 avocado lunchbox ideas for a portable, antioxidant-packed midday meal that’s as delicious as it is nutritious.

The 15 Best Foods for Hair, Skin and Nails

No matter what lotions or potions you use, nothing has a bigger influence on your outward beauty than how you nourish yourself from within. Check out registered dietitian Mia Syn’s list of these 15 beautifying foods—from eggs to bone broth.

Young woman consuming healthy drink to strengthen her immune system

Immune Supplements That Work Best Together

Support your immune system all season long with these top immune supporting supplements.