Mara Santilli

Mara Santilli is a New England-based freelance writer and graduate of Fordham University. Her work has been featured in SHAPE, Marie Claire, and Brit+Co. When she's not writing, she's plucking out songs on the acoustic guitar, sneaking pieces of dark chocolate, and meal-prepping in her head.

Articles by Mara Santilli

30 Foods That Shouldn't Be Eaten Raw

30 Foods You Should Never Eat Raw

There are some foods that are best consumed cooked.

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20 Ways Eggs Help You Lose Weight

Strategically packing your diet with protein-filled, nutrient-rich eggs can help you shed pounds.

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15 Carbs Myths That Are Totally Bogus

They're not as evil for you as you think, and they're loaded in plenty of healthy foods

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The Best and Worst Foods for PCOS

Incorporate more of these expert-recommended food groups and eat less of the foods groups that aren't typically part of a healthy, balanced diet to improve symptoms of PCOS.

10 Dietary Choices That May Reduce Your Risk of Ovarian Cancer

10 Best And Worst Foods For Ovarian Cancer

Which food and nutrient groups to eat more of and which to avoid to potentially reduce your risk of ovarian cancer.

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The Best and Worst Foods for Endometriosis

You can ease painful endometriosis symptoms by adding these expert-approved foods to your diet and removing triggers.

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20 Ways to Eat 28 Grams of Fiber Daily

You'll be able to meet your goal long before dinner even rolls around.

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You Need a Meat Thermometer—Like Yesterday

It's not just for food safety. Using a meat thermometer can actually help your dish taste better—here's why.

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What You Can Bring to Friendsgiving

We've rounded up crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make recipes to help make your Friendsgiving special.