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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

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.
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.
pouring sodas
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.
never eat red meat
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.
closeup of subway subs with drinks
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!
couple post-workout
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.
cracker section at the grocery store
Groceries

6 Cracker Brands To Stay Away From Right Now

Looks can be deceiving.
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.
different berries in tin cans
Weight Loss

The #1 Best Berry for Weight Loss

You'll want to keep these fiber-packed berries in your fridge.
young woman eating yogurt in kitchen
Weight Loss

The #1 Best Food to Reduce Belly Fat

This popular food is readily available at any grocery store and has visceral fat-fighting powers.
oatmeal with walnuts and honey
Healthy Eating

Oatmeals With the Lowest Quality Ingredients

Beware of these packets and cups made with health-harming ingredients.
drinking beer
Drink This, Not That!

The #1 Worst Beer Aging You Faster

If you're trying to feel and look younger, avoid this beer.
woman drinking coffee
Healthy Eating

14 Side Effects of Drinking Coffee Every Day

Drinking a cup of java every day can have both positive and negative effects.
cheese assortment
Healthy Eating

The #1 Best Cheese for Strong Bones

This popular cheese is worth keeping in your pantry.
13 Popular Foods You Should Never Eat In the Morning, According to Dietitians
Healthy Eating

13 Popular Foods to Never Eat In the Morning

Not every food you eat for breakfast will set you up for a day of success.
plant-based bowl
Weight Loss

#1 Best Eating Habit for a Lean Body After 50

Stay fit as you age with the help of this expert tip.
man cooking bacon and eggs
Healthy Eating

6 Worst Breakfast Habits Aging You Faster

Making these breakfast mistakes may make you look older and live shorter.
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