Bianca Mendez

Articles by Bianca Mendez

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Foods People Eat at the Beach—But Shouldn't!

Some of your go-to beach foods could be sabotaging your sunny day by the ocean.

What Eating an Entire Pint of Ice Cream Does to Your Body

What Eating a Pint of Ice Cream Does to You

Ice cream is the ultimate comfort food, but what happens when you eat the entire pint?

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The Best Summer Food in Your State

From lobster rolls in the east to avocados in the west, these are the best summer foods from coast to coast.

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19 Secret Reasons You Gained Weight This Week

You've been doing everything right — eating well, walking, and sticking to a schedule — so why is the number on the scale higher this week?

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Foods to Best Boost Your Vagina Health

Ever wonder why your lady parts seem a little different suddenly? Well, it could be what you're eating.

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The Best and Worst Foods for Your Breath

Make sure no one is calling you 'Dragon Breath' behind your back!

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15 Foods That Can Make You Congested

What you nosh on could be the culprit fueling your congestion.

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23 Best Foods for Energy

Hint: None of them come in a soda can.

11 Dessert Recipes with Hidden Vegetables

11 Dessert Recipes with Hidden Vegetables

Don't be fooled by these desserts indulgent exteriors. They're actually loaded with vegetables!

Best and Worst Food Trends of the Last 60 Years

Best and Worst Food Trends of the Last 60 Years

Some trends—like big hair and low-fat food—need to stay in the past.

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23 Questions for Nutritionists from Drinkers

Cheers to finally getting some straight answers!

The Best Ice Cream Shop in Every State

The Best Ice Cream in Every State

Support your local ice cream parlor and get the scoop on America's best scoops.

11 Reasons You Should Never Go to an All-Inclusive Resort

11 Reasons You Should Never Go to an All-Inclusive Resort

An all-inclusive vacation with drinks and food sounds like a traveler's paradise—but it's probably a nightmare for your health.

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30 Cheap Lunch Tips for When You're Broke

Those ramen noodles might be delicious and only 29 cents, but they're not a good deal for your belly.

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23 Surprising, Healthy Benefits of Alcohol

In moderation, alcohol can actually offer up some notable health benefits. Weight loss is just one!

10 Reasons People Swear By Yerba Mate

10 Reasons People Swear By Yerba Mate

Loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, this is one herbal drink you have yet to try.