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Kiersten Hickman

Kiersten Hickman

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Kiersten Hickman is a Deputy Editor at Eat This, Not That!, with a main focus on food coverage, nutrition, and recipe development. She holds a master's in journalism from DePaul University as well as a certificate in nutrition science from Stanford Medicine. Previously Kiersten worked as the Social Media Editor at Reader's Digest, facilitating and building the brand's presence on all social platforms. Her previous written work has also been published by Taste of Home, The Family Handyman, and Bustle. Follow her on Twitter (@hickmankiersten) and Instagram (@kiersten.hickman) for the latest updates.

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Articles by Kiersten Hickman

bowls of homemade orange chicken with chopsticks
Recipes

45+ Healthy Copycat Restaurant Recipes

From the Big Mac to Starbucks Frappuccinos, here are recipes for your favorite restaurant dishes!
Incredible Effects of Eating Kiwi Every Day, Says Dietitian
Healthy Eating

Incredible Effects of Eating Kiwi Every Day

This underrated fruit can do wonders for your health.
oatmeal cinnamon
Healthy Eating

Surprising Effects of Eating Cinnamon

Use this popular spice regularly to benefit your body’s health.
Holding a bunch of blueberries
Healthy Eating

Secret Effects of Eating Blueberries

There's so much goodness packed into this one little fruit!
oatmeal combos in a bowl both sweet and savory
Healthy Eating

My 5 Go-To Oatmeal Combos For All Day Energy

Mix up these combos for a fuel-filled day!
disposable coffee cup
Drink This, Not That!

One Major Effect Coffee Has On Your Gut

Your morning cup of java does more than just perk you up.
peanut butter oatmeal
Healthy Eating

12 Side Effects of Eating Oatmeal

Is oatmeal really that healthy of a breakfast? We asked the experts.
oranges
Healthy Eating

Foods With More Vitamin C Than an Orange

Think the orange is the queen of all vitamin C foods? Think again!
finished pizza slices
Recipes

I Spent 8 Years Perfecting Pizza—Here’s My Recipe

When I finally perfected it, I cried. Not kidding.
most popular beers lined up on a counter
Groceries

We Tasted 8 Popular Beers—Here's the Best

Picking up a brewski before heading to a summer cookout? Here's what to grab!
close up of Italian meatballs plate
Recipes

34 Easy Tomato-Based Recipes

Have a random can of tomatoes in your pantry and no idea what to do with it? Try one of these recipes!
coffee mugs
Healthy Eating

Signs You’re Drinking Too Much Coffee

How much is too much? We have the answer.
Healthy orecchiette broccoli rabe
Recipes

65 Cozy Comfort Foods for Weight Loss

These warm, homey meals are perfect for colder weather—and for losing weight!
roast salmon with chickpeas
Recipes

The 45 Best Recipes for a Vitamin D Boost

Not getting enough vitamin D? These foods will help!
8 chicken marinade ideas in plastic bags.
Recipes

8 Chicken Marinade Ideas for Dinner

Spice up your chicken (literally!) with these delicious chicken marinade ideas.
eating tacos
Healthy Eating

9 Hacks for the Best Tacos Ever

Assemble the tastiest tacos at home with these clever tricks.
banana chia pudding
Healthy Eating

9 Ways Bananas Can Help You Lose Weight

It's the weight loss superfood you've always needed!
20 Foods You Should Never Store Near Each Other
Healthy Eating

20 Foods to Never Store Together

Thanks to a gas called ethylene, your fruits and vegetables could be sabotaging each other—and you wouldn't even know it!
person holding skillet on stovetop
Healthy Eating

11 Bad Kitchen Habits You Need To Stop

These bad habits could be ruining your food, or even making you sick!
Secret Side Effects of Taking Too Much Vitamin D, Says Science
Healthy Eating

Secret Side Effects of Too Much Vitamin D

Keep these in mind before taking that vitamin D supplement.
plant based meal
Healthy Eating

The #1 Most Important Food to Eat Every Day

Incorporate these foods into your diet for a healthy gut!
Vegetable stir fry
Healthy Eating

Surprising Side Effects of Not Eating Vegetables

Not a big fan of vegetables? Your body may experience this.
woman holding bag of candy in a grocery store
Healthy Eating

This New Sugar Could Change Grocery Products

Consumers desire to limit their sugar intake, yet the market demand is still high. This company offers a solution.
maqui berry powder and supplements
Healthy Eating

The #1 Best Supplement To Fight Toxins

Blend this into your smoothie for a major boost in antioxidants!
Paleo her roast chicken with root veggies
Recipes

The Best Recipes to Lower Inflammation

Turn to these healthy recipes to decrease the inflammation in your body.
Grocery Prices are Skyrocketing. Here's How to Save Big.
Groceries

Grocery Prices are Skyrocketing. Here’s How to Save Big.

Alter your shopping list to avoid a major increase in your grocery bill.
bean soup with bread
Healthy Eating

The #1 Common Food Eaten By The Healthiest People

This food seems to be the antithesis of what dieting culture tells you to eat.
vitamin d supplements on a spoon
Healthy Eating

Two Supplements To Take For Disease Risk As You Age

These popular supplements show even more promising effects for your long-term health.
7 Skyrocketing Grocery Prices That Are Outraging Customers Right Now
Groceries

7 Skyrocketing Grocery Prices Outraging Customers

We asked our readers, and the comments came flooding in.
cooked lemon chicken inside an Instant Pot
Recipes

30+ Healthy Instant Pot Recipes

Thanks to your Instant Pot, you can make a myriad of healthy meals that can help you lose weight for good!
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