Lauren Cahn

About author

Lauren Cahn is a food, health, and culture writer whose work has appeared online and in print for Reader's Digest as well as Health Digest, Huffington Post, Taste of Home, and others. Lauren graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Tufts University with a degree in English before earning her law degree from NYU Law School. She practiced law in New York City for more than a decade before realizing her penchant for "just the facts" was even better suited to journalism. Lauren prides herself on the fact that she taught her two grown sons to cook — and now they're both better than her. Don't let her accessible, conversational tone fool you. A history buff, science nerd, public speaker, and part-time yoga teacher, Lauren brings an eclectic wealth of knowledge and experience to her work for Eat This, Not That!

Articles by Lauren Cahn

shrimp and broccoli with cauliflower rice sprinkled with sesame seeds green onions and sriracha

50 Easy Dinners Ready in Minutes

Making dinner doesn't have to be an all-night event.

Baked alaska

25 Forgotten Desserts You'll Love

These classic comfort foods are still delicious!

Low-calorie shrimp and grits

The Best Southern Recipes Out There

Whether or not you're from the South, you'll love these recipes.

Healthy shepherd's pie

50 Classic Recipes We Still Love

These classic recipes have stood the test of time.

kid cuisine spaghetti and meatballs

These Old TV Dinners Will Make You Nostalgic

What '90s kid didn't love Kid Cuisine?

Middle-aged couple having fun cooking together

100 Easy Recipes Anyone Can Make

From breakfast to dinner to dessert, we have you covered with these easy recipes.

Cheese fondue

30 Classic Thanksgiving Recipes

Oyster stuffing? Yep, that was a thing back in the day.

publix supermarket

Groceries, Healthy Eating

20 Worst Foods at Publix

Publix offers plenty of healthy foods, but these aren't the best options.

African woman wearing disposable medical mask and gloves shopping in supermarket during coronavirus pandemia outbreak

COVID Grocery Shopping Tips You Need to Follow

Here's how to shop smarter while staying safe.

target freezer aisle

25 Frozen Foods That Will Fly Off Shelves in 2021

There's good stuff hiding in the freezer aisle.

cooking oils

This Popular Oil Can Help Prevent Diabetes

Research published in the journal PLOS Medicine found that this oil was associated with lower diabetes risk.

coffee pot pouring into two mugs

Side Effects of Drinking Caffeine

There's a lot to love about the stimulant found in coffee, tea, and cocoa, but it does come with some health precautions.

hard seltzer boxes in store aisle

Foods That Will Be Flying Off Shelves in 2021

Instacart asked, Americans answered. Here are the super-trendy items everyone will be buying in the new year.

grocery store zico coconut water

Beloved Food Brands That Disappeared

We're holding it together, but these losses hurt.

popeyes drive-thru

5 Worst Drive-Thrus of 2020

Time for these fast-food chains to up their drive-thru game.

People with face mask drinking at coffee house

6 Things You'll Never Do In Restaurants Again

And after reading this, you may never want to.

Woman reaching for chip and holding soda in processed junk food array on table with popcorn

8 Dangerous Foods Shortening Your Life

A recent study found that these ultra-processed foods increase your risk of death from all causes.

mcdonalds sign on blue sky

9 Biggest McDonald’s Controversies of 2020

These scandals rocked the fast-food giant to its core.

the milton inn

5 Oldest Restaurants Closing For Good

These longtime favorites seemed immune to failure. Then came COVID.

7 Foods Nutritionists Hate the Most

7 Foods Nutritionists Hate the Most

Actually, "hate" might not be a strong-enough word.

kombucha bottle and fruit

6 Best New Drinks for Mind & Body Benefits

These new functional beverages promise to support immunity, mood, and productivity.

Hoots Wings

12 Restaurant Chains You'll See Everywhere in 2021

The pandemic has proven profitable for these nationwide chains, so now they have their sights set on expanding.

This Diet Is the Key to Burning Fat, New Study Says

This Diet Is The Key to Burning Fat

You could burn nearly 19% more calories following this eating plan.

healthy fats avocado nuts seeds egg cheese

5 Ways Changing Your Diet May Protect Against COVID

The keto diet may improve your COVID risk profile, according to new research.

mushrooms

7 Foods That Cut Your Covid Risk

Until there's a vaccine, you can try eating your way to a stronger immune system.

Breakfast bento box high protein with hard boiled eggs fruit nuts cottage cheese cucumber

What You Really Need to Eat to Lose Weight

Ready to watch the scale plummet? Sink your teeth into this.

Affectionate middle-aged couple relaxing on a sofa together at home laughing at something on a tablet computer, natural and spontaneous

5 Healthiest Habits of People Who Don't Age

Put down the expensive creams and follow these effective tips to start looking younger and feeling better.

young brunette woman standing on a scale

6 Reasons You Can't Lose Weight Now

Yes, you can outsmart the scale!

nostalgic items

5 Nostalgic New Items From Food Brands

The past is present with these new versions of old stuff we loved.

Indoor herb garden by window

This One Herb Can Block Fat, New Study Says

it's got a funky name, but its weight-loss powers are strong, researchers have found.

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