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Kate Bratskeir
Kate Bratskeir is the author of "A Pocket Guide to Sustainable Food Shopping: How to Navigate the Grocery Store, Read Labels, and Help Save the Planet." A journalist based in New York, she covers food, health and the environment. Her work has been published in New York Magazine, HuffPost, Travel & Leisure, Health and more.
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By Kate Bratskeir
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Nutrition and Calories in Popcorn: Air-Popped, Oil-Popped and More
Nutrition
By Kate Bratskeir
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5 Tasty Ways to Cook Kale
Nutrition
By Kate Bratskeir
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7 Recycling Mistakes You're Probably Making (and How to Fix Them)
Health
By Kate Bratskeir
An illustration of tilapia on a plate with hands holding a fork and knife in the foreground
How Bad Is It Really to Eat Tilapia?
Nutrition
By Kate Bratskeir
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6 Things You Can Clean With Vinegar, and 3 You Shouldn't
Health
By Kate Bratskeir
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Bananas Are Great for Gut Health, Try 7 Ways to Eat Them (Besides Banana Bread)
Nutrition
By Kate Bratskeir
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Start Taking Probiotics
Nutrition
By Kate Bratskeir
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14 Foods That Give You Gas (That Aren't Beans), and What to Eat instead
Health
By Kate Bratskeir
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How Many Times a Day Should You Pee?
Health
By Kate Bratskeir
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Leafy Greens Can Help You Lose Weight — Here Are 5 Sneaky Ways to Eat More
Weight Management
By Kate Bratskeir
It's always stressful when critical matters are beyond your control
4 Ways Stress Is Linked to Your Immune System
Health
By Kate Bratskeir
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The New Necessities: 5 Essentials to Carry With You in the Age of COVID-19
Health
By Kate Bratskeir
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10 Cooking Mistakes People Often Make When Trying to Lose Weight
Weight Management
By Kate Bratskeir
Fresh vegetables
8 Easy Things You Can Do Every Weekend to Lose More Weight
Weight Management
By Kate Bratskeir
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15 WW Desserts Under 4 Points to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Weight Management
By Kate Bratskeir
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Hold Back Tears
Health
By Kate Bratskeir
Spinach salad with grilled chicken fillet, avocado and walnuts
6 Easy Things to Do Every Afternoon to Lose More Weight
Weight Management
By Kate Bratskeir
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Salt and Sodium Aren't the Same Thing — so Which One Should You Be Worried About?
Nutrition
By Kate Bratskeir
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What Is Your Immune System, Anyway?
Health
By Kate Bratskeir
Top view of a brunch full of protein foods to support the immune system
Why Protein Is Key to a Healthy Immune System and How Much You Really Need
Health
By Kate Bratskeir
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5 Fueling Foods That Are Better Than a Sports Drink
Nutrition
By Kate Bratskeir
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Breakfast Isn't the Most Important Meal of the Day — Here's Why
Nutrition
By Kate Bratskeir
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4 Major Reasons to Eat More Blueberries
Nutrition
By Kate Bratskeir
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35 Salad Recipes to Shake Up Your Tired Lunch Routine
Nutrition
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