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Emily Shiffer

Emily Shiffer

About author

Emily Shiffer is a freelance health and wellness writer living in Pennsylvania. She is a former online staffer at Men's Health and Prevention magazines. Her work has appeared online for Women's Health, Runner's World, SHAPE, Health and more. She loves all things antiques, cilantro, and American history.

Articles by Emily Shiffer

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Drink This, Not That!

Drinking Habits For Weight Loss As You Age

Don't let being older be a barricade when it comes to losing weight.
woman holding tea
Drink This, Not That!

The Best Drinks To Shrink Visceral Fat

Reduce your chances of developing hard-to-lose belly fat with these healthy beverages.
light agave in the raw waffles
Healthy Eating

6 Easy (and Delicious) Ways to Use Less Sugar

If you're looking to cut back on added sugar, try these easy tips that help you maintain the delicious sweet taste you love.
Tiktok trends
Healthy Eating

The Most Unhealthy Food Trends of 2022—Ranked!

Sleepy chicken, Pink Sauce, and dry scooping—these viral trends can be harmful to your health.
Chips
Healthy Eating

15 Healthy Chips for Weight Loss

Your favorite snacks can still be healthy and help you meet your goals.
cracker section at the grocery store
Healthy Eating

7 Cracker Brands To Stay Away From Right Now

Looks can be deceiving. These crackers may seem healthy, but you may want to skip over them in the store.
cream puffs
Recipes

Desserts That Are Easier Than You Think

Gain confidence in the kitchen by using these tips to tackle complex desserts.
cake and fruit with all purpose in the raw
Recipes

The Best Ways to Use Zero-Calorie Sweeteners

How to get all the sweetness without any of the calories.
woman drinking coffee
Healthy Eating

12 People Who Should Never Drink Coffee

Coffee is widely known for magically increasing focus and energy, but that's not the case for all.
drinking red wine
Drink This, Not That!

Best Drinking Habits for Weight Loss This Winter

Cozy up with these drinking tips to help you stick to your goals this winter.
low fat ricotta cheese
Healthy Eating

10 Low-Fat Cheeses For Weight Loss

Whether you want to buy low-fat cheese to lower your intake of fat, boost your intake of protein, or simply to cut calories, we have the best options.
salad with avocado, blood orange, and quinoa
Healthy Eating

Tips To Eat Your Way to a Flatter Stomach After 50

These expert-approved eating tips can help you achieve a flat stomach as you age.
The 6 Worst Eating Habits When You Want a Flatter Stomach
Weight Loss

Worst Eating Habits When You Want a Flatter Stomach

These daily habits may be derailing your weight loss goals without you realizing it.
easy three bean chili
Recipes, Weight Loss

15 Healthiest Chili Recipes for Weight Loss

If you are trying to eat healthy, high-protein, high-fiber chili recipes are the perfect addition to your weight-loss diet.
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Drink This, Not That!

7 Sodas With the Scariest Ingredients

A major reason soda is so unhealthy for you is because it's full of chemicals that may harm your health.
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Healthy Eating

6 People Who Should Never Eat Red Meat

By now, it’s probably no secret to you that red meat has a bad reputation for health.
chip and salsa
Groceries, Healthy Eating

6 Salsas With The Highest Quality Ingredients

Is salsa healthy? The answer is yes, as long as you choose the best one!
6 Best Cast Iron Skillets Under $100
Groceries

6 Best Cast Iron Skillets Under $100

Cook with kitchenware that is great quality and budget-friendly.
diabetes desserts
Healthy Eating

The 7 Worst Desserts for Diabetes

Keep your hands to yourself when it comes to these sweet treats.
womam holding healthy breakfast
Healthy Eating

6 Best Breakfast Habits To Slow Aging

Remembering to eat breakfast daily is the first good habit of many that can reduce the effects of aging.
starbucks breakfast
Weight Loss

The Best Starbucks Breakfast Order for Weight Loss

Here's how to enjoy breakfast at the popular coffeehouse chain and still lose weight.
slicing pineapple
Healthy Eating

Secret Side Effects of Eating Pineapple

It's more than just a controversial pizza topping.
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Healthy Eating, Restaurants

The #1 Best Sandwich To Order at Subway

Here's a dietitian's pick for the healthiest Subway sandwich.
chick fil a
Healthy Eating, Restaurants

The #1 Best Meal to Order at Chick-fil-A

Order these two low-calorie, high-protein menu items for a healthy meal.
6 Worst Snacks for High Blood Pressure
Healthy Eating

6 Worst Snacks for High Blood Pressure

Keep your sodium intake as low as possible!
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Drink This, Not That!

Best Drink for Weight Loss, Says Dietitian

If you make healthier drink choices, your weight loss can take a positive turn.
slow aging and lose belly fat
Healthy Eating

6 Best Foods to Lose Belly Fat and Slow Aging

Keep your body slim and looking as young as can be with these healthy foods.
woman cutting ginger on cutting board
Healthy Eating

The #1 Best Vegetable for a Flat Belly

This root vegetable can help soothe and flatten a bloated belly.
amino acids
Healthy Eating

Best Supplement for a Faster Metabolism After 50

Make sure you're getting enough of this crucial nutrient.
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Weight Loss

The #1 Best Berry for Weight Loss

You'll want to keep these fiber-packed berries in your fridge.
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