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Jeff Csatari

Jeff Csatari

About author

Jeff Csatari, a contributing writer for Eat This, Not That!, is responsible for
editing Galvanized Media books and magazines and for advising journalism
students through the Zinczenko New Media Center at Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA. A veteran magazine editor, he has been the launch editor of three magazines, including Best Life, which Galvanized now produces in digital form. He was on the staff of Men's Health magazine for 17 years in various capacities, including editorial director of Rodale International magazines and executive editor of books. Jeff is the author of more than 12 non-fiction books, including the New York Times bestseller The Belly Off! Diet and The 14-Day No Sugar Diet, and he co-authored The Abs Diet Cookbook (with David Zinczenko), and The Spartan Way (with Joe De Sena).

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Articles by Jeff Csatari

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Healthy Eating

Dietitian-approved Pantry Foods You Need Too

Eat like a nutrition expert by keeping the building blocks of healthy meals in your pantry.
Homemade Thanksgiving dinner on a plate
Healthy Eating

How Many Calories Are in Thanksgiving Dinner?

Count ‘em, but don’t weep—enjoy! Worry about having a salad on Friday.
perfect winter salad kale squash apples pumpkin seeds
Recipes

The Perfect Winter Salad Does Exist—Here's How To Make It

Constructed right, a salad can be a filling, nutrition-dense main dish.
healthy healing foods
Healthy Eating

10 Best Superfoods To Alleviate Joint Pain

Ease the aches in your hands, knees, and more with a healthy plate of relief.
grow herbs at home in the kitchen
Healthy Eating

5 Health-Boosting Herbs You Can Grow in Your Kitchen

Fresh produce picked from your windowsill packs powerful nutrients.
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Healthy Eating

20 Easy Ways To Make Every Meal More Nutritious

Make every carb and calorie count with these tips for packing vitamins and minerals into every bite.
weight loss habits, overweight scale concept
Weight Loss

7 Weight Loss Habits of the Biggest Losers

Check out these tried-and-true ways to drop pounds from the biggest (body weight) losers.
9 Best Post-Workout Snacks to Build Muscle, According to a Sports Dietitian
Healthy Eating

9 Best Post-Workout Snacks to Build Muscle, Says Sports Dietitian

To help accelerate muscle growth and strength, don't hesitate to enjoy a snack after exercise.
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Healthy Eating

9 Best Breakfast Habits for a Flatter Stomach, Experts Say

Get your day started on the right foot by making these breakfast habits part of your daily routine.
5 Eating Habits To Regain Muscle Mass as You Age
Healthy Eating

5 Eating Habits To Regain Muscle Mass as You Age

Strength training alone isn't enough to see results; how you fuel up is key.
A woman in her 40s wearing headphones and eating popcorn while watching a movie on a streaming service on a laptop at night.
Healthy Eating

Eating Late Could Lead to Obesity, New Study Suggests

When you eat impacts how your body stores fat and regulates hunger hormones, according to a recent study.
woman holding veggie grain bowl
Healthy Eating

8 Eating Habits To Slow Brain Aging, Says Nutritional Psychiatrist

A menu promoting cognitive health courtesy of a nutritional psychiatrist from Harvard Medical School
woman holding french fry next to hamburger and fried chicken
Healthy Eating

The Worst Foods To Eat for Brittle Bones

Osteoporosis can be avoided by watching what you eat.
The Absolute Worst Drinks for High Blood Sugar
Drink This, Not That!

The Absolute Worst Drinks for High Blood Sugar

If it’s sugary sweet, leave it on the shelf.
woman eating salad while holding glucometer
Healthy Eating

The Most Crucial Eating Habit To Prevent Diabetes

Skip the ride on the blood sugar roller coaster to reduce your risk of insulin resistance.
senior man concept of exercise that can lower blood sugar and burn fat
Mind + Body

This Sitting Exercise Lowers Blood Sugar and Burns Fat

The “soleus pushup” may reduce your type 2 diabetes risk.
broccoli
Healthy Eating

8 Secret Side Effects of Eating Broccoli

Don’t pooh-pooh the role this lean green can play in your health.
woman drinking water glass
Drink This, Not That!

The #1 Best Drink for Your Kidneys

Here’s how to raise a toast to your renal health.
mindful eating
Healthy Eating

How To Eat Your Way to Better Health

A simple strategy to reinforce your critical health defense systems.
oatmeal with berries
Healthy Eating

10 Tasty Ways To Sneak More Fiber Into Your Diet

Here’s how to get more fiber in your daily diet and care for your health.
quinoa salad with poached egg, nuts, and blueberries next to dumbbells and water
Healthy Eating

Eating Habits To Fast-Track Muscle Growth

Build strength and size faster by prioritizing protein the right way.
mean eating chips in bed
Healthy Eating

5 Worst Foods Destroying Your Sex Life

If you’re having trouble in the bedroom, what’s in your kitchen?
quinoa vegetable bowl
Weight Loss

6 Eating Habits To Fast-Track Fat Burning

Make these routine and you’ll slim down without starving yourself, no sweat.
people eating pasta
Healthy Eating

The Pasta Switch Everyone Should Make Immediately

With 1 in 2 Americans having prediabetes or diabetes, rethinking your spaghetti choice is a must.
healthy healing foods
Healthy Eating

6 Foods That Heal Your Body

Fill your plate and improve your health, deliciously.
potatoes and dinner
Healthy Eating

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Potatoes

Since the complexity of potatoes extends beyond carb content, the side effects of spuds may surprise you.
woman holding kombucha tea
Drink This, Not That!

5 Best Drinks To Improve Gut Health

These smart choices bolster your brain and immune system by creating a healthier microbiome.
What the Research Says About the Effect of Eggs on Your Cholesterol
Healthy Eating

The Effect of Eggs on Your Cholesterol

If you’re confused, so is the rest of the world. Best advice: Moderation in everything, including eggs.
5 Surprising Effects of Eating Soy, Say Dietitians
Healthy Eating

5 Surprising Effects of Eating Soy

This plant-based protein packs a healthy dose of benefits.
Chipotle meal
Healthy Eating, Restaurants

The Best Fast-food Items to Order if You Have High Blood Sugar

Whether you have diabetes or prediabetes, the choices you make at the fast-food drive-thru can help you manage blood sugar levels.
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