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Karla Walsh
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Karla Walsh is a Des Moines, Iowa-based freelance writer, SEO and social media consultant, restaurant brand manager, certified spin instructor and level one sommelier who balances her love of food and drink with her passion for fitness. (Or tries to, at least!) She focuses on food, fitness, psychology, relationship and travel topics and her writing has been published in TIME, Runner’s World, Bicycling, Better Homes & Gardens and Fitness Magazines. You can also find her work on BHG.com, EatingWell.com, DailyOM.com, AllRecipes.com, SouthernLiving.com and more.

Education & Training: Double major in Magazine Journalism and Kinesiology, summa cum laude, Iowa State University

Experienced In: food and health, fitness, health, nutrition, healthy eating

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By Karla Walsh
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7 Vegetarian Heat-and-Eat Meals With 15 Grams of Protein or More
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh and Brierley Horton and Luis Manrique-Trujillo, MD
collage of brain snacks like Freshe, Brain Butter, and Kuli Kuli chocolate
The 19 Best Brain-Supporting Snacks for Focus and Memory
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
older couple doing band pull-aparts with their trainer at a gym
Want to Age Well? Do This Upper Back Exercise Every Week
Fitness
By Karla Walsh
yellow Fish Oil capsules Bursting From a Whole Fresh Mackerel on a light green background
The 6 Best Fish Oil Supplements to Get More Omega-3s
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
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How to Do Chin-Ups for Next-Level Strength and Muscle
Fitness
By Karla Walsh
Panini maker with sandwiches and bacon, bell peppers on side on cutting board
10 Reasons You Need a Panini Press — and the Best Ones to Buy
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
collage of 3 instant pots on blue background
The 6 Best Instant Pots for Your Budget and Cooking Needs
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
Sweet Homemade Pumpkin Waffles
5 Fluffy Breakfast Waffles With More Protein Than an Egg
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
Macaroni and cheese in a white bowl on blue plaid tablecloth
6 Comfort-Food Dinners to Make in Your Instant Pot — All Under 500 Calories
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
Pie with spinach and feta cheese
5 Protein-Packed Plant-Based Breakfasts to Make in Your Instant Pot
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
Two women clinking sparkling tea glasses
Sparkling Tea Is the Antioxidant-Rich Drink You’ll Enjoy All Summer — Try 5 Brands Dietitians Love
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh and April Benshosan
three types of canned cocktails on a blue background
12 Delicious, Low-ABV Cocktails Under 200 Calories
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
sloppy joe sandwich with corn on the cob
How to Turn a Bag of Cherries Into 5 Savory Meals
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
Green pork Curry Thai cuisine
How to Turn a Can of Coconut Milk Into 9 Comforting Meals, Snacks and Desserts
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
Man and woman in grocery store looking at phone ensuring they stay on track with their shopping budget
Spending Too Much on Food? Download These 6 Free Apps to Save Some Cash
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
Healthy person eating organic chickpea salad from bowl with fork at rustic bohemian restaurant
The 8 Best Pre-Made Meals, According to Dietitians
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
Image of a young woman biting a chocolate bar
Chocolate Comes With Sweet Health Perks — but Only if You Choose the Right Bar
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
Rigatoni pasta Bolognese Vegan dish with nutritional yeast
Add This Ingredient to Any Dish for a Serious Vitamin B Boost
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
Tuna salad sandwiches with eggs and cucumbers for cheap protein foods
10 High-Protein Foods That Cost Less Than $2 a Serving
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
Woman hand spreading vegan butter on sliced bread
Plant-Based Butter Can Be a Healthy Alternative to Real Butter — if You Spread the Right One
Nutrition
By Bojana Galic and Tiffany Ayuda and Karla Walsh and Kay Peck, MPH, RD, CDCES
Woman drinking coffee to get health benefits of coffee
8 Health Benefits of Coffee That'll Justify Your Java Obsession (and How to Brew the Best Cup)
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
Illustration showing new food trends of 2020
8 Food Trends You’re Going to See Everywhere in 2020
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
Woman grocery shopping with costco grocery list
10 Healthy Groceries You'll Want to Buy in Bulk at Costco
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
Preparing dinner by knowing how to use a crock pot
8 Mistakes You're Making With Your Slow Cooker — and How to Avoid Them
Nutrition
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