Melissa Mitri, M.S., RD

Municorn Fasting App Website Author

Melissa Mitri, M.S., RD, is a registered dietitian-nutritionist, weight-loss and GLP-1 expert, and freelance writer with over 18 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. She owns Melissa Mitri Nutrition, a virtual private practice helping women achieve sustainable weight loss, and is a freelance writer for major media outlets and wellness brands.
Melissa helps translate complicated scientific research into easy-to-understand terms for the public and is also a sought-after nutrition expert in the media. She has held several volunteer positions for the Connecticut Academy, including Membership Chair, Public Policy Coordinator, and President. Currently, she serves as the Communications Chair for the CT Academy and the Weight Management DPG’s Newsletter Editor.
Melissa believes everyone has the power to improve their health, one small habit at a time.

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Fasting and Blood Pressure: Benefits, Risks, and How to Monitor

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16:8 vs 18:6 Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting remains a top dietary approach for many people looking to…

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Intermittent Fasting and the Gut Microbiome

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a dietary approach that involves cycling between periods…

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Fasting and Thyroid Health

Thanks to its simplicity and emerging research on its benefits, fasting has…

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Fasting With Acid Reflux: What Helps and What Makes It Worse

Intermittent fasting, an eating pattern that cycles through eating and fasting periods,…

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Fasting and Cortisol: The Full Picture

Due to its simplicity, Intermittent fasting (IF) remains a popular way of…

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Intermittent Fasting and Cholesterol

If you’ve started or are contemplating intermittent fasting (IF), you may be…

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Intermittent Fasting 30-Day Transformation: What Happens Week by Week

Quick answer Most people doing 16:8 for the first time can expect…

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Electrolytes and Fasting: What Gets Depleted and How to Stay Balanced

Side effects like headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and the “keto flu” are often…

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