Olivia Tarantino

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Olivia Tarantino is the Managing Editor of Eat This, Not That!, specializing in nutrition, health, and food product coverage, and has covered the food and beverage industry for over half a decade. She graduated pre-med with a bachelor's degree in Biology from Amherst College, where she dabbled in Molecular Genetics research, and also holds a certificate in nutrition science from Cornell University.

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Articles by Olivia Tarantino

The 15 Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks You'll Actually Like

15 Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks You'll Actually Like

Yes, you can maintain your social sipping rituals without the dreaded morning-after effects—and still enjoy it.

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Effects Of Giving Up Alcohol for One Month

A little encouragement to try Dry January.

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15 Best Healthy, Low-Sugar Protein Bars

Maintain lean muscle and curb cravings by munching on these high-protein, low-sugar bars.

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11 Best Low-Calorie Smoothies

Drink these to help you pursue your personal health goals, all while enjoying a delicious treat.

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The 44 Best Foods for Fiber

These healthy fiber-rich foods help you feel full, support your digestive system, and make achieving your weight loss goals a lot easier.

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25 Restaurant Meals Under 500 Calories

Yes, it is possible to eat a healthy meal when you're dining out for lunch or dinner.

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28 High Protein Breakfasts That Keep You Full

Put down the cereal box and step away from the oversized bowl. It's time to change your morning meal.

The 20 Best Yogurts for Weight Loss, Say Dietitians

The 20 Best Yogurts for Weight Loss

These nutritionist-approved yogurt picks are thick, creamy, full of flavor—and totally guilt-free!

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Ugly Side Effects of Drinking Alcohol Daily

Consuming alcohol daily and in excess can cause serious health issues, experts at Mayo Clinic explain.

20 Worst Kitchen Gadgets to Ever Be Invented

Trust us, they're not worth it.

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Breakfast Pairings That Can Double Weight Loss

Supercharge your weight loss efforts by combining two foods with their own fat-burning powers.

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30 Worst Supermarket Cookies in America

Not every cookie crumbles the same way... and some of the most popular options on shelves are worse for you than others.

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Secret Effects of Taking Apple Cider Vinegar

This popular detox ingredient has some lesser-known side effects.

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The 10 Worst McDonald's Menu Items

Don't even think about picking up these high-calorie, belly-busting menu items.

What Happens To Your Body When You're Hangry

What Happens To Your Body When You're Hangry

Here's why you're likely to get angry when your blood sugar's low.

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26 Unhealthy Habits Slowing Your Metabolism

Stop sabotaging your fat-burning machine.

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25 Popular Fruits—Ranked by Sugar Content!

The Western diet is packed with sugar, but what does that mean for eating sweet, antioxidant-rich fruits?

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Protein Smoothies to Help Lose Abdominal Fat

If you're looking to burn belly fat, you can start with the first thing you drink in a day.

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30 Diet Mistakes You're Making

Lose those last five pounds by losing these bad habits that are secretly sabotaging your weight loss.

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Every Popular Fish—Ranked!

Give a man a fish & he will eat for a day. Teach a man what fish to eat & he will eat healthily forever.

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8 Eating Habits Blake Lively Swears By

What the Met Gala's 2022 co-chair eats regularly to keep herself looking radiant.

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The Best Store-Bought Taco Seasonings—Ranked!

We tested five brands' taco seasoning to determine which will liven up your ground beef.

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The World’s Oldest Person Loved These Foods

Tanaka was a big fan of these sweet foods.

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10 Best New Products at Expo West 2022

Out of the hundreds of products we sampled at the show, these 10 came up on top.

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Top 7 Food Trends We Saw at Expo West 2022

After two days of walking the floor of one of the industry's biggest expos, here are the food trends that stood out to us.

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38 Quick & Easy Breakfast Ideas

Tackle the day after fueling up in minutes with these simple and healthy breakfast recipes.

30 Nighttime Habits That Could Make You Wake Up Fatter

30 Nighttime Habits That Make You Wake Up Fatter

As you wind down for the night, the battle of the bulge isn't over just yet...

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20 Healthy, Five-Ingredient Dinners

Here's how to make the cheat version of 20 delicious meals.

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Drink This, Not That!, Healthy Eating

16 Ways You Might Be Drinking Water Wrong

We say this because we care: You probably need an H2O intervention.

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The Worst Oatmeal to Eat, According to an RD

Don't be misled into thinking that every bowl of oatmeal will do your body good. You have to be picky.

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