Sharon Liao

New York

Freelance Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance writer and editor.

Articles

Nutrient Know-How: Magnesium

1 week ago | muckrack.com | Sharon Liao

It May Help You Sleep Better. Studies suggest that people who have higher levels of magnesium may fall asleep faster and snooze more soundly. The mineral relaxes muscles, so it may help you unwind at bedtime, says Diane Javelli, RD, a clinical dietitian at UW Medical Center in Seattle. It also regulates brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, including a sleep-inducing one called GABA, explains Vanessa King, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
How to make fried foods healthier

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Sharon Liao

How to make fried foods healthier (washingtonpost.com) How to make fried foods healthier By Sharon Liao 2025040718000400 Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Nutrition advice has a reputation for changing, but one message has remained constant: Fried food is bad for you. It's also crispy, crunchy and … delicious. Fortunately, you don't need to banish french fries and fried chicken entirely.
Which ones are healthy, which ones are high-calorie deserts?

2 months ago | clickorlando.com | Sharon Liao

Energy bars have come a long way since they took off in the 1980s. Early brands like Clif Bar and PowerBar were marketed as workout fuel for athletes, quickly followed by bars from Atkins and ZonePerfect designed to help with weight loss. Now they're not just found in gyms and health food stores; they've gone mainstream, available in just about every gas station snack aisle, supermarket, and drugstore for anyone looking for a healthy snack or an on-the-go meal.
Cómo hacer que los alimentos fritos sean más saludables

2 months ago | laopinion.com | Sharon Liao

Con algunos cambios, pueden ser parte de una dieta nutritiva Saltear las papas requiere menos aceite y es mejor para ti que freírlas con mucho aceite. By Sharon LiaoLos consejos sobre nutrición tienen fama de cambiar con el tiempo, pero hay un mensaje que se ha mantenido constante: los alimentos fritos son malos para ti. También son dorados, crujientes, y… deliciosos. Afortunadamente, no es necesario renunciar por completo a las papas fritas y al pollo empanizado.
What to look for — and what to avoid — in an energy bar

Jan 20, 2025 | msn.com | Sharon Liao

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Healthy lunches to give your kids lasting energy

Oct 30, 2024 | levels.com | Stephanie Greunke |Sharon Liao |Jill Waldbieser |Lauren Sambataro

Feeding your kids can feel like a battle at any age. One day, they suddenly go from loving cherry tomatoes and cucumbers to refusing to take a bite of either. So when it comes to their midday meal at school, it’s tempting to fill their lunchbox with the packaged foods they ask for—at least they’ll eat it, right? The problem is that many foods marketed to kids are highly processed. They often contain refined carbs (including added sugars), excess sodium, and few nutrients.
6 Helpful Exercise Modifications to Lower Injury Risk From Obesity

Oct 25, 2024 | webmd.com | Sharon Liao |Ross Brakeville

Everyone knows that working out is good for them. But carrying more weight makes certain moves harder on the body – and riskier. The problem: Extra weight puts more stress on the joints, such as your knees or wrists, says Lisanne Cruz, MD, a rehabilitation medicine doctor at New York City’s Mount Sinai Hospital. That can raise your risk of a strained muscle, torn ligament, or other injury. Don’t let that stop you. Modifications make most moves simpler to do, and safer. Here are six to try.
Alimentos que debes consumir para seguir una dieta saludable para el corazón

Oct 22, 2024 | laopinion.com | Sharon Liao

Los medicamentos pueden ayudarte a reducir la presión arterial y el colesterol, pero lo que comes también es importante. Seguir una dieta de estilo mediterráneo es beneficioso para la salud del corazón. By Sharon LiaoMillones de estadounidenses toman medicamentos para la presión arterial alta y el colesterol.
Leftover pasta and other surprisingly healthy foods

Aug 5, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Sharon Liao

Grapes are among the healthy foods you should add to your snacking rotation. (iStock)By Sharon LiaoAugust 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. EDTConsumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. When it comes to healthy eating, you have the basics down. You fill your grocery cart with whole-wheat bread, chicken breasts, fresh veggies and berries. While these are all nutritious staples, you may be missing out on other good-for-you foods. Why?
Dosage, Foods Sources and More

Jul 23, 2024 | healthcentral.com | Sharon Liao

One nutrient that’s capable of improving your sleep, bone health, and blood sugar sounds too good to be true, right? Turns out, magnesium can deliver all of these health benefits for women—and more. Magnesium is an essential mineral that the body needs to work properly, says Grace Derocha, R.D., a Detroit-based spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.