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Erich Barganier

Erich Barganier

About author

Erich Barganier is a freelance food and lifestyle writer based out of Montreal, Quebec. He has covered stories for the U.S. Fulbright program, multiple universities and has represented up-and-coming musicians through the PR firm Soundchecked. In his free time, he likes to cook, play with his cats, composing classical music, and is trying to bake the perfect loaf of bread.

Articles by Erich Barganier

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Drink This, Not That!

The Absolute Best Drink For Bloating

Beat back the bloat by sipping on this!
The Worst Breakfast Habit Causing Your Muscle Loss, Says Study
Healthy Eating

Worst Breakfast Habit Causing Your Muscle Loss

Don’t neglect the most important meal of the day.
6 Worst Drinks That Make You Dehydrated, Say Dietitians
Drink This, Not That!

Worst Drinks That Make You Dehydrated

Hydrate responsibly when you reach for these beverages
woman eating bowl with salmon and healthy superfoods
Healthy Eating

Eating Habits That May Work to Fight Dementia

Stay sharp with these diet patterns that might stave off memory loss.
woman holding white pills
Healthy Eating

The Surprising Benefit This Supplement Has On Kidneys

This regular supplement might be the game changer you need.
salad dressing
Groceries

The Best & Worst Italian Dressings—Ranked!

The most wholesome and harmful Italian salad toppers out there, and everything in between.
eating chips
Healthy Eating

Turns Out, Chips Are Worse Than We Thought

Watch out for this salty side next time you want a snack.
woman holding bowl of salad, avocado, grains, beans, and veggies
Healthy Eating

8 Best Eating Habits If You Have Colon Cancer

Keep active and feel better with these diet tips.
woman eating oatmeal for breakfast
Weight Loss

5 Ways to Shrink Visceral Fat With Breakfast

Make your morning meal work for you.
bananas
Healthy Eating

6 Ways Bananas Melt Belly Fat, Say Dietitians

Supercharge your weight loss goals with this healthy snack!
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Weight Loss

Abdominal Fat Diet Secrets That Actually Work

Keep the weight off your waist with these tips!
black coffee
Healthy Eating

13 Drinks That Melt Belly Fat

Burn the pounds with your new favorite beverages.
woman eating berries with yogurt and oats
Healthy Eating

The #1 Best Eating Habit for Your Brain

Eating more of this one food can do wonders for your noggin.
woman drinking before bed
Drink This, Not That!

5 Drinking Habits to Avoid for Better Sleep

Ditch these patterns to have a good night’s sleep.
Ridge potato chips in bag
Healthy Eating

Ugly Side Effects of Eating Potato Chips

Overeating this salty snack can cause some serious damage.
restaurant burger and fries
Healthy Eating

8 Worst Eating Habits If You Have High Blood Pressure

Break these patterns to live a healthier life.
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Healthy Eating

Ugly Side Effects of Having High Cholesterol

The expected and unexpected consequences of having too much bad cholesterol.
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Groceries

12 Pantry Staples to Leave on Grocery Shelves

These kitchen staples do more harm than good.
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Healthy Eating

6 Snacks Increasing Inflammation In Your Body

Keep these in mind next time you reach for a snack.
GEORGIA Doux South
Restaurants

The Best Pickles in Every State

Skip the supermarket and head to the best spot for this sour treat near you.
Slices of meatloaf on a plate with sides.
Recipes

50 Retro Recipes That Taste Like Childhood

These blasts from the past are classics for a reason.
pennsylvania chicken sandwich
Restaurants

The Best Chicken Sandwich in Every State

Thanks to our friends at Yelp, these are the absolute best chicken sandwiches you have to try!
woman eating cake
Healthy Eating

5 Worst Eating Habits for Joint Pain

Stay limber by ditching these bad patterns.
woman holding bottle of supplements after exercise
Healthy Eating

The #1 Best Supplement to Take If You Exercise

Your exercise regimen will thank you.
woman drinking diet soda
Drink This, Not That!

5 Drinks Secretly Increasing Inflammation

Limit these beverages for pain relief.
Healthy slow-roasted pork shoulder
Recipes

32 Best Big-Batch Main Dishes

These recipes are perfect for making dinner for your big family, or to have food for days.
freezer aisle
Weight Loss

The Worst Frozen Foods for Abdominal Fat

If you're looking to slim down, limit these items when you hit the freezer aisle.
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Healthy Eating

5 Foods Secretly Increasing Inflammation

Ditch these items if you need to cut out irritating foods.
pasta pizza carbs
Healthy Eating

Surprising Side Effects of Not Eating Carbs

Ditching carbs may not be as healthy as you think.
alaska west rib pub grill
Restaurants

The Unhealthiest Restaurant Orders in Every State

Keep an eye out for these unwholesome options on your next road trip.
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