Rebecca Strong

About author

Rebecca Strong is a Boston-based freelance health/wellness, lifestyle, and travel writer currently contributing to INSIDER, Healthline, Health magazine, Eat This Not That!, and AskMen, with bylines also in Bustle, Elite Daily, PopSugar, and StyleCaster. An alumna of Emerson College (BA) and The Boston Conservatory at Berklee (MFA), she is a published singer-songwriter under the stage name BEX. Her interests include wine, true crime, cooking, fitness, and travel. Follow her work on Twitter at @_bexstrong.

Articles by Rebecca Strong

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Drink This, Not That!

Drinking Habits To Help You Shrink Abdominal Fat

These smart strategies can help you feel more confident and prepared in your weight loss journey.

avocado blueberry smoothie

Drink This, Not That!

The Best Smoothie Ingredients To Slow Aging

All you need are six ingredients to keep you looking—and feeling—younger.

mixed greens salad with pears and pumpkin vinaigrette

What Happens When You Eat Salad Every Day

Is eating a salad every day actually as healthy as we've been told? Our experts weigh in.

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Drink This, Not That!

5 Delicious Mocktail Recipes To Try Right Now

Dodge the hangover with these super tasty sippers.

brining a turkey

7 Tips to Expertly Brine a Turkey

These simple strategies guarantee a more juicy and flavorful bird.

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Surprising Side Effects of Eating Grapes

This small fruit can do wonders for your health.

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The Absolute Easiest Way To Peel Garlic

This pro hack is a total game-changer, and all you need is a knife.

9 Secrets for Cooking the Best Chicken Breast That Only Chefs Know

Chef Secrets for Cooking the Best-Ever Chicken Breast

Winner, winner your chicken dinner is going to be the best you've ever had with these pro tips that yield juicy, flavorful results every time.

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Want a Lean Body for Good? Adopt These 8 Eating Habits

These simple strategies for cleaning up your diet can pay off big time in the long run.

woman eating salmon and salad

6 Eating Habits for Faster Weight Loss This Fall

These simple swaps and strategies can pay off big time on the scale.

woman apple shopping in grocery store

Side Effects Apples Have On Your Immune System

It's shocking how one small apple can affect your body!

6 Juices With the Lowest-Quality Ingredients

Drink This, Not That!

6 Juices With the Lowest-Quality Ingredients

For the sake of your health, skip over these sugar bombs at the supermarket.

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Drink This, Not That!

Drinking Habits That Increase Osteoporosis Risk

Ditch these beverages ASAP for stronger, healthier bones.

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Groceries, Healthy Eating

Kitchen Gadgets That Make Cutting Vegetables Easier

It’s time to take the hassle out of prepping healthy meals.

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Drink This, Not That!

9 Best Hard Ciders To Drink This Fall

These expert-approved seasonal sippers are bursting with apple goodness.

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5 Sophisticated Dinnerware Sets Under $100

Because who says you have to break the bank to be the host(ess) with the most(est)?

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Groceries, Healthy Eating

7 Best Gluten-Free Breads Beyond the Average Loaf

From challah to croissants, there are GF options to elevate any meal.

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Groceries, Weight Loss

6 Best Salad Dressings for Weight Loss

These dietitian-approved options are low in calories but high in flavor.

strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and cherries

6 Fruits to Reduce Inflammation & Slow Aging

Add these antioxidant-packed choices to your shopping list, stat.

mixed berries

#1 Best Berry for High Blood Sugar

This tart little berry packs a big punch when it comes to health benefits.

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5 Protein Powders To Stay Away From Right Now

Not every protein powder is made the same.

grilled artichoke

Surprising Side Effects of Eating Artichokes

We're getting to the heart of the benefits of this flowering food.

apples and apple cider vinegar

Drink This, Not That!

5 Side Effects of Drinking Too Much ACV

This health-supporting liquid may do damage when consumed in excess.

heirloom tomatoes

5 Surprising Effects of Eating Tomatoes

The benefits of eating these ruby red fruits are wide-reaching.

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Eating Habits To Lose Weight and Keep It Off

These sustainable strategies will yield results that last.

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Eating Habits To Cut Inflammation as You Age

Use these simple strategies to reduce your risk of many common chronic diseases.

different cheeses

5 Warning Signs You Should Stop Eating Cheese

Because dairy sensitivity is more common than you might think.

potato chips

5 Worst Foods for Blood Circulation

Keep that blood flowing properly by skipping these salty and sugary options.

blueberries and walnuts

The #1 Best Snack to Keep Your Brain Sharp

These two superfoods make a powerful brain-boosting combo.

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Habits to Avoid Like the World’s Oldest People

Dietitians say you’ll want to ditch these for a long and healthy life.

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