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Sarah Garone, NDTR

Sarah Garone, NDTR

About author

Sarah Garone, NDTR, is a registered nutrition and dietetic technician, freelance health writer, and food blogger. Her mission is to share evidence-based health and nutrition information in a fun and relatable way. She lives in Mesa, AZ with her husband and three children.

Find her sharing down-to-earth nutrition tips and healthy recipes (with a hint of sweet tooth) at A Love Letter To Food.

Articles by Sarah Garone, NDTR

Southern food
Restaurants

The Unhealthiest Orders at 7 Southern Restaurant Chains

These stick-to-your-rib dishes from your favorite southern food chains are loaded with calories and fat.
tinned fish tapas style charcuterie
Healthy Eating

10 Processed Foods That Are Actually Good for You

'Processed' shouldn't be synonymous with 'bad.' Nutrition experts say these minimally-processed foods deserve a place in your diet.
Cheesecake Factory
Restaurants

10 Unhealthiest Menu Items at The Cheesecake Factory

These menu items take the cake for the most egregious levels of calories, fat, and sodium.
coffee creamer
Groceries

9 Healthiest Non-Dairy Coffee Creamers

Dietitians share their picks for the healthiest (and tastiest) non-dairy coffee creamers around.
sam's club exterior
Groceries

12 Best & Worst Frozen Foods at Sam’s Club, Say Nutritionists

The convenience of frozen foods makes it easy to cook meals in a pinch, but they’re not all a slam dunk for health.
High protein foods
Healthy Eating

9 Best High-Protein Foods for Muscle Building

Build muscle and complement your workouts with these high-protein foods.
fruits and vegetables
Healthy Eating

7 Best Antioxidant-Rich Foods to Reduce Inflammation

A nutritionist shares how you can include more antioxidants in your diet to fight inflammation.
Best healthy healthiest oatmeal brands
Groceries

12 Best & Worst Oatmeal Brands

The healthiest oatmeal brands are low in sugar and high in flavor, fiber, and protein.
best healthy wraps and tortillas
Groceries

9 Best & Worst Tortillas and Wraps, According to a Nutritionist

Wraps are considered a “healthier” alternatives to bread, but only the best tortillas and wraps live up to that reputation.
opening wine
Drink This, Not That!

What Drinking Wine Every Day Does To Your Body

The answer to 'is wine good for you' depends on how much and how often you drink, but here’s what to expect from a daily dose of vino.
sausage in frying pan
Groceries

Sausage Brands Made With the Lowest Quality Ingredients

Plus, a nutritionist shares the red flags that indicate that your store-bought sausage is low quality.
broccoli, cauliflower cabbage-kale, and brussels sprouts
Healthy Eating

13 Foods That Make You Gassy

They may be perfectly healthy, but these foods also happen to be more likely to make you toot.
Costco frozen food
Healthy Eating

8 Worst Frozen Dinners at Costco

Beware of the frozen food aisle at Costco—high sodium and saturated fats could be lurking in your food.
pouring milk into bowl of oats, fruit, and nuts
Healthy Eating

Why Does Fiber Make You Poop?

A nutrition expert breaks down the effects of dietary fiber and explains why it makes you poop.
Different ways to cook eggs
Healthy Eating

Dangerous Side Effects of Eating Too Many Eggs

Find out if overloading your plate with eggs is really all its cracked up to be as a healthy choice.
snacks
Healthy Eating

11 Worst Snacks for Your Gut Health

A dietitian weighs in on the worst snacks for your gut and why you should limit these treats.
Wine and grapes
Drink This, Not That!

Is Red Wine Good for You?

Before pouring yourself another glass of merlot or pinot noir, consider these expert takeaways.
trader joe's edit
Healthy Eating

The 8 Healthiest Frozen Dinners at Trader Joe’s

With these healthy Trader Joe's frozen dinners, eating something quick can still be good for you.
friends drinking coffee
Drink This, Not That!

New Study Links Coffee to Lower Diabetes Risk

Worried over how your coffee habits may impact your health? This study might quell your concerns.
woman eating a banana while driving in a car
Healthy Eating

21 Breakfast Habits Making You Gain Weight

How you start your morning sets the tone for how healthy the rest of your day will be.
sliced steak topped with compound butter
Healthy Eating

What Eating Red Meat Daily Does to Your Body

If you enjoy eating red meat daily, here's how this habit may impact your health.
Costco, the popular warehouse club
Healthy Eating

The Best & Worst Costco Food Court Items

Popular Costco food court items—from the good, the bad, and the ugly.
using protein powder
Healthy Eating

Best Vegan Protein Powders for Building Muscle

Supplementing protein on a daily basis can help those who aren't regularly eating animal products.
world's oldest woman, sister andré
Healthy Eating

The World's Oldest Person Dies at Age 118

Sister André of France passed away just weeks before her 119th birthday.
holding fruit
Healthy Eating

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

Nutritional value aside, overdoing it on any food can come with downsides—and fruit is no exception.
woman looking at cellulite on leg in bathroom
Healthy Eating

Foods & Drinks That May Give You Cellulite

Having cellulite woes? Certain foods and drinks might be the likely culprits.
drinking iced coffee
Drink This, Not That!

8 Drinks to Give Up in 2023 for Weight Loss

Support your weight loss goals in the new year by cutting back on these beverages stifling your progress.
protein sources
Healthy Eating

Protein May Be the Key To Sustainable Weight Loss

Having trouble losing weight? Perhaps it's time to reassess how much protein is in your diet.
holiday cookies
Healthy Eating

Eating and Drinking Habits To Avoid Holiday Belly Fat

These tips can help you feel better going into the busy and festive holiday months.
adele
Healthy Eating

What Is the Sirtfood Diet?

Here's what you need to know about the potential sustainability of Adele's rumored weight loss plan.
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