Stephanie Eckelkamp, MS, RDN, LDN

Stephanie is a registered dietitian and freelance writer covering all things health, including metabolic health, gut health, hormones, nutrition supplements, performance nutrition, mental health, longevity, Lyme disease, and more. Her work has appeared in publications like Prevention, Peloton, mindbodygreen, Women's Health, Men's Health, SELF, Martha Stewart Living, and Clean Plates. She currently divides her time writing, obsessing over her dog, and working as an outpatient clinical dietitian and diabetes educator in Allentown, PA.

Articles written by Stephanie Eckelkamp, MS, RDN, LDN

Two labeled blood collection tubes for amylase and lipase tests on a light blue background.

Metabolic Markers

The 2026 Levels Guide to blood tests for pancreatic health

Stephanie Eckelkamp, MS, RDN, LDN

🕗 19 min read

A gloved hand holds a labeled blood collection tube marked ALT test against a light blue background.

Metabolic Markers

The 2026 Levels Guide to blood tests for liver health

Stephanie Eckelkamp, MS, RDN, LDN

🕗 15 min read

Blood testing and micronutrient status illustration representing vitamin deficiency testing and metabolic health

Metabolic Markers

How to interpret blood tests for 7 common vitamin deficiencies

Stephanie Eckelkamp

🕗 18 min read

Kidney blood tests can help you detect dysfunction—and take action—before it has a chance to impair your metabolic health.

Metabolic Markers

The 2026 Levels Guide to kidney blood tests

Stephanie Eckelkamp, MS, RDN, LDN

🕗 10 min read

Increasingly used in packaged foods, this fat is beneficial compared to other seed oils, yet also has drawbacks.

Is high-oleic sunflower oil healthy?

Stephanie Eckelkamp

🕗 10 min read

Too much of this protein in your blood is a clear indicator of increased cardiovascular risk. Here is the science on how to lower levels for better health.

Metabolic Markers

How to reduce ApoB

Stephanie Eckelkamp

🕗 12 min read

Levels of this hormone can predict health problems years in advance. If your fasting insulin test comes back high, use these proven diet and lifestyle tips to bring your numbers down.

Metabolic Markers

How to reduce insulin

Stephanie Eckelkamp

🕗 12 min read

Too much of this compound can promote kidney stones and gout, and is associated with insulin resistance and fatty liver. Here’s how to keep your levels in the ideal range

Metabolic Markers

How to reduce uric acid naturally

Stephanie Eckelkamp

🕗 10 min read

Hunger is a natural (and essential) feeling, but it shouldn’t rule your life. Here’s why you might feel hungry all the time and how to manage it with specific nutrients, foods, and habits.

The 2025 Levels guide to hunger — and how to manage it

Stephanie Eckelkamp

🕗 15 min read

Knowing the quality and quantity of the foods you use to fuel your body can help empower you to make lifestyle changes

The 2026 Levels Guide to saturated fat

Stephanie Eckelkamp

🕗 12 min read

Getting enough protein is vital for better health—use this guide to determine the optimal mix of protein-rich foods to reach your goals.

The 2026 Levels Guide to the best protein sources

Stephanie Eckelkamp

🕗 15 min read

Despite what you’ve heard, not everyone needs to reduce their sodium intake, nor do most people need to guzzle salty drinks. Here’s what the science says about salt.

The 2026 Levels Guide to salt, sodium, and metabolic health

Stephanie Eckelkamp

🕗 12 min read

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