Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen, MS, RD

Lead Nutrition Editor

10+ years as registered dietitian, former clinical nutrition specialist at UCLA Medical Center, certified in sports nutrition.

About Sarah

Sarah Chen is a registered dietitian with over 10 years of experience helping clients achieve sustainable weight management through evidence-based nutrition strategies. She specializes in macro-based nutrition planning and has worked with competitive athletes, corporate wellness programs, and individual clients seeking body composition changes.

Articles by Sarah

30 articles written by Sarah.

Broccoli Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Calories
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Broccoli Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Calories

Full macro breakdown for broccoli including protein, carbs, and calories per serving. Raw vs cooked,...

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Oatmeal Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Calories
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Oatmeal Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Calories

Full macro breakdown for oatmeal including protein, carbs, and calories per serving. Compare rolled ...

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Peanut Butter Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Calories
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Peanut Butter Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Calories

Full macro breakdown for peanut butter including protein, fat, and calories per serving. Compare nat...

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Quinoa Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Calories
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Quinoa Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Calories

Full macro breakdown for quinoa including protein, carbs, and calories per serving. Learn why quinoa...

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Healthy Fats: The Complete Guide to Good Fats vs Bad Fats
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Healthy Fats: The Complete Guide to Good Fats vs Bad Fats

Which fats are healthy? This guide explains good fats vs bad fats, how much you need, and the best s...

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Best Macro Ratio for Fat Loss: Find Your Optimal Split
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Best Macro Ratio for Fat Loss: Find Your Optimal Split

What's the best macro ratio for losing fat? This guide gives you specific protein, carb, and fat spl...

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Macros for Women: The Complete Guide to Female-Specific Nutrition
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Macros for Women: The Complete Guide to Female-Specific Nutrition

Learn how to calculate and track macros specifically for women. Understand hormonal differences, cyc...

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Macros for Women Over 40: The Complete Guide to Eating for Your Changing Body
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Macros for Women Over 40: The Complete Guide to Eating for Your Changing Body

Struggling with macros after 40? This guide explains exactly how to set protein, carbs, and fats for...

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How to Adjust Your Macros When You Hit a Plateau
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How to Adjust Your Macros When You Hit a Plateau

Hit a weight loss plateau? Learn exactly how to adjust your macros to break through. Step-by-step gu...

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Avocado Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown
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Avocado Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown

Full macro breakdown for avocados including healthy fats, protein, carbs, and calories per serving. ...

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Banana Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown
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Banana Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown

Full macro breakdown for bananas including carbs, protein, fat, and calories per serving and per 100...

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Chicken Thigh Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown
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Chicken Thigh Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown

Full macro breakdown for chicken thighs including protein, fat, and calories per serving and per 100...

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Eggs Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown
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Eggs Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown

Full macro breakdown for eggs including protein, fat, and calories. Compare whole eggs vs egg whites...

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Greek Yogurt Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown
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Greek Yogurt Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown

Full macro breakdown for Greek yogurt including protein, carbs, fat, and calories. Compare brands an...

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Ground Beef Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown
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Ground Beef Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown

Full macro breakdown for ground beef including protein, fat, and calories by lean percentage. Compar...

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Chicken Breast Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide
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Chicken Breast Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide

Complete chicken breast macro breakdown. Nutrition for raw vs cooked, different preparations, and ho...

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Potato Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown
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Potato Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown

Full macro breakdown for potatoes including carbs, protein, and calories. Compare russet, red, gold,...

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Salmon Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown
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Salmon Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown

Full macro breakdown for salmon including protein, fat, omega-3s, and calories per serving and per 1...

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Steak Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown
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Steak Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown

Full macro breakdown for steak by cut including ribeye, sirloin, filet mignon, and NY strip. Compare...

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Tofu Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown
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Tofu Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown

Full macro breakdown for tofu including protein, carbs, fat, and calories per serving and per 100g. ...

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White Rice Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown
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White Rice Macros: Complete Nutrition Breakdown

Full macro breakdown for white rice including carbs, protein, and calories per serving and per 100g....

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Chick-fil-A Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Every Menu Item
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Chick-fil-A Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Every Menu Item

Full macro breakdown for Chick-fil-A menu items. Discover the best high-protein orders, lowest calor...

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Chipotle Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Every Menu Item
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Chipotle Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Every Menu Item

Complete Chipotle macro guide. Every menu item's nutrition, the best macro-friendly orders, and how ...

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Costco Food Court Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide
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Costco Food Court Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide

Full macro breakdown for Costco food court items. Find the best value meals, protein per dollar anal...

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McDonald's Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Every Menu Item
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McDonald's Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Every Menu Item

Full macro breakdown for McDonald's menu items. Find high-protein orders, low-calorie meals, and how...

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Panda Express Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Every Menu Item
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Panda Express Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Every Menu Item

Full macro breakdown for Panda Express menu items. Find high-protein, low-calorie orders and learn t...

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Starbucks Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Drinks and Food
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Starbucks Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Drinks and Food

Full macro breakdown for Starbucks drinks and food items. Find low-calorie coffee orders, high-prote...

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Subway Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Every Menu Item
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Subway Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Every Menu Item

Full macro breakdown for Subway subs, salads, and wraps. Learn how to build the perfect sub for your...

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Taco Bell Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Every Menu Item
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Taco Bell Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Every Menu Item

Full macro breakdown for Taco Bell menu items. Discover high-protein, low-calorie orders and how to ...

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Wendy's Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Every Menu Item
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Wendy's Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide for Every Menu Item

Full macro breakdown for Wendy's menu items. Find high-protein burgers, low-calorie options, and how...

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Articles Reviewed by Sarah

As part of our commitment to accuracy, Sarah serves as medical reviewer for the following content:

Almonds Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Calories
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Almonds Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Calories

Full macro breakdown for almonds including protein, fat, and calories per serving. Learn exact count...

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Sweet Potato Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Calories
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Sweet Potato Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Calories

Full macro breakdown for sweet potatoes including carbs, protein, and calories per serving. Compare ...

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Turkey Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Calories
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Turkey Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Calories

Full macro breakdown for turkey including protein, fat, and calories. Compare turkey breast, ground ...

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Tuna Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Calories
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Tuna Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Calories

Full macro breakdown for tuna including protein, fat, and calories. Compare canned tuna in water vs ...

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What is Protein? The Complete Guide to the Most Important Macronutrient
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What is Protein? The Complete Guide to the Most Important Macronutrient

Protein explained simply: what it is, why it matters, how much you need, and the best sources. Your ...

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Counting Macros for Beginners: The Complete Starter Guide
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Counting Macros for Beginners: The Complete Starter Guide

New to counting macros? This beginner-friendly guide walks you through everything step-by-step — fro...

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Carbohydrates Explained: Simple vs Complex, How Much You Need
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Carbohydrates Explained: Simple vs Complex, How Much You Need

Confused about carbs? This guide explains what carbohydrates are, simple vs complex carbs, how many ...

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TDEE Explained: How to Calculate Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure
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TDEE Explained: How to Calculate Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure

What is TDEE and how do you calculate it? This guide explains total daily energy expenditure, how to...

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How to Track Your Macros: Complete Beginner's Guide
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How to Track Your Macros: Complete Beginner's Guide

Learn how to track macros accurately with apps, scales, and simple techniques. Complete guide to foo...

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Macros for Men: Complete Guide to Male-Specific Nutrition
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Macros for Men: Complete Guide to Male-Specific Nutrition

Master macro nutrition for men. Learn optimal protein, carb, and fat ratios for building muscle, los...

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10 Common Macro Tracking Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
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10 Common Macro Tracking Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

Not seeing results from tracking macros? You're probably making one of these 10 common mistakes. Lea...

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Macro Meal Prep: The Complete Beginner's Guide
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Macro Meal Prep: The Complete Beginner's Guide

Learn how to meal prep for macros with this step-by-step guide. Save time, hit your targets easily, ...

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How to Hit Your Macros: Practical Strategies That Work
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How to Hit Your Macros: Practical Strategies That Work

Master the art of hitting your macro targets every day. Practical meal planning, food swaps, and str...

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30 Macro Friendly Meals: Easy Recipes That Hit Your Targets
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30 Macro Friendly Meals: Easy Recipes That Hit Your Targets

30 simple, delicious macro friendly meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Easy recipes wit...

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How to Eat Out on a Macro Diet (Without Blowing Your Goals)
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How to Eat Out on a Macro Diet (Without Blowing Your Goals)

Learn how to track macros when eating at restaurants. Strategies for fast food, fine dining, and eve...

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High Protein Macro Meals: 25+ Recipes for Fat Loss and Muscle
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High Protein Macro Meals: 25+ Recipes for Fat Loss and Muscle

Delicious high protein macro meals that actually taste good. Complete recipes with macros, meal prep...

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Macro Diet vs Keto: Which Is Better for Weight Loss?
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Macro Diet vs Keto: Which Is Better for Weight Loss?

Macro counting vs keto diet: Which actually works better for weight loss? Compare the science, pros,...

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