Emily Laurence

Raleigh

Writer and Journalist at Freelance

Senior Editor at @wellandgoodnyc. Previously at @Metro_US, @Seventeen, @Twistmag and @ELLEmagazine.

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Articles

Here’s Exactly How Much Fat You Should Be Eating a Day

2 weeks ago | gq.com | Emily Laurence

There may be no nutrient more maligned than fat. In the 90s, it was widely believed we needed to avoid fat at all costs, and food products branded as “low-fat” were everywhere. By the 2010s, the pendulum swung the other way: fat was suddenly in. The ketogenic diet entered society’s collective conscious, people started putting butter in their coffee, and avocado toast was a hot brunch item. Cut to today: chances are you still don’t know exactly how much fat — or what kinds — you should be eating.
Kahve Gibi Ama Yan Etkisiz: Yerba Mate Çayının Faydaları

2 weeks ago | gq.com.tr | Emily Laurence

Çay içenleri genelde sakin insanlar olarak düşünürüz. Papatya çayıyla kimse coşmaz sonuçta. Ama yerba mate içenler bambaşka. Yerba mate çayı, futbolcular Luis Suárez ve Leo Messi ile NBA oyuncusu John Collins gibi birçok sporcunun maç öncesi içeceği. Güney Amerika’da çok sevilen acı bir bitki çayı olan yerba mate, sağlık açısından sunduğu yararlar nedeniyle ABD’de de giderek daha fazla ilgi görüyor.
Chá de erva-mate: eis os benefícios de energia sem a queda do café

2 weeks ago | gqportugal.pt | Emily Laurence

Kelsey Niziolek; Getty Images Muito popular na América do Sul, a erva-mate é a bebida energética pré-jogo preferida de atletas como Lionel Messi. Eis os seus benefícios, segundo nutricionistas e especialistas. Pensamos que quem bebe chá é bastante calmo.
The One Food Registered Dietitians Say Isn’t as Healthy as Most People Think

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Emily Laurence

The One Food Registered Dietitians Say Isn’t as Healthy as Most People Think originally appeared on Parade. One food that’s long had a health halo is granola. It’s easy to see why: Typically, granola is made with nuts, seeds and dried fruit—all foods that would get any registered dietitian’s seal of approval. But according to the dietitians we talked to, this “healthy” snack often isn’t as nutritious as many people think.
What Happens When Your Liver Enzymes Are Too High?

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Emily Laurence

What Happens When Your Liver Enzymes Are Too High? originally appeared on Parade. When it comes to most body parts, if there’s a problem, you know it. If a bone breaks, you feel it. If your gut becomes inflamed, you can expect some unpleasant G.I. symptoms. But your liver is a little trickier.
One Food That Isn't as Healthy as People Think, Dietitians Say

2 weeks ago | parade.com | Emily Laurence

One food that’s long had a health halo is granola. It’s easy to see why: Typically, granola is made with nuts, seeds and dried fruit—all foods that would get any registered dietitian’s seal of approval. But according to the dietitians we talked to, this “healthy” snack often isn’t as nutritious as many people think. What’s lurking in granola that turns it from a healthy snack into a not-so-nutritious one? Keep reading to find out and for tips on buying the healthiest granola possible.
Here's Exactly What Happens When Your Liver Enzymes Are High

2 weeks ago | parade.com | Emily Laurence

When it comes to most body parts, if there’s a problem, you know it. If a bone breaks, you feel it. If your gut becomes inflamed, you can expect some unpleasant G.I. symptoms. But your liver is a little trickier. Even though it’s a critical organ responsible for filtering out harmful substances from blood, producing bile, and key for metabolizing nutrients (to name a few of its many roles), it isn’t always apparent when something is wrong. One sign of poor liver health is elevated liver enzymes.
You Should Change Your Refrigerator's Water Filter Way More Often Than You Think

2 weeks ago | huffpost.com | Emily Laurence

Doing a deep clean of the kitchen means showing some attention to the parts of it you likely don’t think about every day: wiping splatters off the microwave, throwing out items in the pantry that have been there way too long, emptying your toaster’s crumb drawer …Even if you’re a meticulous cleaner, there’s likely one task that’s been left off your spring cleaning list: changing your refrigerator’s water filter.
The Benefits of Yerba Mate Tea, Which Is Like Coffee Without the Crash

2 weeks ago | gqmiddleeast.com | Emily Laurence

We think of tea drinkers as pretty chill. No one’s getting hyped up on chamomile. But yerba mate drinkers are a different breed. Yerba mate tea is the pre-game drink of choice for many athletes, including soccer players Luis Suárez and Leo Messi and NBA player John Collins. Hugely popular in South America, Yerba mate, a bitter herbal tea, is becoming more sought after in the States, in large part because of its health benefits.
This Everyday Shower Habit Could Be Drying Out Your Hair Without You Realizing It

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Emily Laurence

This Everyday Shower Habit Could Be Drying Out Your Hair Without You Realizing It originally appeared on Parade. There are a lot of everyday habits we do without thinking about. Brushing your teeth before bed, washing your hands after using the restroom, lathering up your hair with your favorite smelling shampoo…Unfortunately, that last habit could be drying out your hair. Not all hair types should be washed every day.