Jennifer Maldonado

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Jennifer Maldonado is a senior editor at Eat This, Not That!, specializing in food and health content. Her areas of expertise include closely examining and analyzing the nutritional breakdown of restaurant menu items and grocery store foods. Previously, she served as the Senior Web Editor for J-14 Magazine and the Managing Features Editor for Life & Style, InTouch, and Closer Weekly.

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Articles by Jennifer Maldonado

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These Are the Worst Fast-Food Fries

Not all drive-thru spuds are created equal.

worst walmart products

The Worst Foods to Buy at Walmart

The store's Great Value brand has plenty of options, but there are some you should leave on shelves.

soda

Drink This, Not That!

30 Worst Sodas to Stay Away From Right Now

You should avoid drinking these sugar bombs.

mexican dinner

10 Worst-Ever Dinner Habits

Just because you cooked dinner at home doesn't automatically make it healthy.

potato chips

The Worst Chip Brands

These are the options from popular brands you're going to want to skip.

10 Discontinued Restaurant Dishes You Totally Forgot About

10 Forgotten Discontinued Restaurant Dishes

Their time to shine has since faded away, but we're here to take a trip back down memory lane.

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This Is the Worst Vanilla Ice Cream Pint

Sometimes, your sweet tooth needs to be satisfied and a scoop of ice cream can do the trick. Just don't buy the worst option!

deep dish pizza

Every State's Signature Dishes—Ranked

Think you know how your home state stacks up?

Whole30 banana coconut ice cream topped with almonds in a bowl

73+ Healthy Homemade Desserts

Curb that sweet tooth with these delicious healthy treats!

Paleo coffee-rubbed steak

17 Steak Recipes That Are Anything But Boring

You'll be a meat master in no time when you learn these creative ways to cook steak.

lemon water

Surprising Foods That Burn Fat

You might not have known it before, but adding these foods to your diet will help you reach those weight-loss goals.

fast food

The Fast-Food Sauces You Shouldn't Order

Maybe you're better of just skipping the dip...

Paleo linguine with clams

43 Healthy and Easy-to-Make Seafood Recipes

These dishes are proof adding fish to your diet is super simple—and tasty, too!

chilis ranchero chicken tacos

The Unhealthiest Restaurant Tacos

When that taco craving hits, there are some options you're going to want to avoid.

bottled juices

These Are the Juices With the Most Sugar

One glass is just as bad as a candy bar. Big yikes.

unhealthiest breakfasts

Worst Frozen Breakfasts In the Grocery Store

When you're looking to stock up on quick meals to start your day with, be sure to leave these options in the freezer aisle.

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The Fast Food Side Dishes You Shouldn't Order

Do yourself a favor and avoid adding any of these on to your meal.

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The Best Frozen Foods

Stock your freezer with these belly-flattening picks and save hundreds of calories on the daily.

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91+ Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Even if you're trying to eat healthier, you don't need to give up your favorite breakfast indulgences.

mac and cheese

120 Best Comfort Food Recipes

Go ahead and indulge in these classic dishes that are super easy to make!

chicken wings with carrots and celery

The Worst Chicken Wings in America

They might be finger-licking good, but the same can't be said for their nutritional value.

man food shopping snack aisle

12 Worst Grocery Items to Avoid

When you're trying to stay on track with your health goals, you're going to want to avoid stocking up on these items.

Cranberry mustard mini tuna melts

Best Side Dishes for Your Christmas Feast

These side dishes will transform your dinner, making the meal the best gift of the night.

The Most Popular Breakfast Food in Every State

The Most Popular Breakfast Food in Every State

Think you know which dish your home state loves the most?

oatmeal with fruit and chia seeds

Every Instant Oatmeal, Ranked

The instant options are convenient, but they don't all deserve a place in your kitchen.

chicken noodle soup

These Are the Worst Chicken Noodle Soups

Some canned options are just better left in the store, away from your kitchen pantry.

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The Best Store-Bought Chocolate Chip Cookies

When the craving for a sweet treat hits, these are the cookies you're going to want to add to your shopping cart.

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The Unhealthiest Frozen Dinners

Simply put—they're just bad news.

frozen pizza

The Worst Frozen Pizzas

Keep on walking by these when you're food shopping!

man and woman eating dessert

These Are the Worst Restaurant Desserts

These sweets will give you the wrong kind of guts and absolutely no glory.

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