Cassie Shortsleeve
Cassie Shortsleeve is a Boston-based freelance writer and editor. She has worked on staff at both Shape and Men's Health and contributes regularly to a slew of national print and digital publications such as Women's Health, Condé Nast Traveler, and Furthermore for Equinox. With a degree in English and creative writing from the College of the Holy Cross, she has a passion for reporting on all things health, lifestyle, and travel.
Author posts
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Good nutrition sounds simple enough. But you may find yourself confused when trying to read an ingredient
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Grab these 10 staples dietitians always have on their grocery list!
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Experts share how to keep your body within a healthy weight range.
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Add bodyweight exercises to treadmill intervals to tone your entire body.
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Registered dietitians share tips for including all foods in your diet without guilt to
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Any weight-loss journey is guaranteed to have its setbacks, but we can use failure
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Postbiotics, not necessarily probiotics, might be the end game goal for gut health.
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Family walks are a great way to get fresh air and bond while increasing your step count and getting much-needed
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Eating nutritious food is a pillar of healthy living, yet no matter how clean your diet
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Compared to traditional coffee, cold brew lasts longer in the fridge and contains more
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When you give your usual form of movement a break, walking is an ideal
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Experts in food science and farming weigh in on whether or not it’s worth
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Is your relationship with food derailing your weight-loss efforts?
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Recent research shows oxytocin could have promising effects on your waistline.
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While some research shows coffee can protect against disease, caffeine is still a drug.
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Self-control should be viewed as an ongoing decision process rather than a set of
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While gum won’t make or break your weight loss, it could be a helpful
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Experts weigh in on collagen’s beauty- and health-boosting abilities.
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Here’s how to scan an ingredient label before you try a new protein drink.
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Whole fruit is healthy but experts weigh in on the pros and cons of
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RDs weigh in on what to look for when choosing a protein bar.
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Sleep specialists take sides on how the body’s internal clock affects nutrition.
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Finding your zen with food could help you eat healthier and lose weight.
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Experts weigh in on whether you should prioritize movement or nutrition for definition.
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You don’t have to go cold turkey on meat and cheese to reap the
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Nutrition experts take sides on whether supplements are worth the trouble.
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Faux meat products look and taste better than ever before but here’s what RDs
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RDs weigh in on what the GMO label really means and whether to include
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Physical weight loss might be the ultimate goal, but overcoming mental hurdles is part
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Regardless of ability level, walking can help improve balance, strength and more.
