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Karen Gardner
Karen Gardner is a professional writer and editor based in Maryland. She has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland. She is an experienced Health Writer and Editor. She has also chronicled her personal experiences in endurance sports, including marathon running and long-distance cycling.
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How Long to Get Energy Back After Quitting Caffeine?
Nutrition
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Baking or Broiling Tender Beef Tips
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
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How to Keep Peeled Carrots Fresh
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
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Can Magnesium Supplements Cause Tiredness?
Nutrition
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The Pros and Cons of Safflower Oil
Nutrition
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Good Food and Drinks for a Kidney Infection
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
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Low-Fat Substitute for Heavy Cream in Alfredo Sauce
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
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How to Dry and Store Fresh Pasta
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
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Foods to Avoid for Seborrheic Dermatitis
Nutrition
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Nutrition Value of Steamed Broccoli
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
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Does Eating Carbs Make You Sleepy?
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
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Myth of Lentils as an Incomplete Protein
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
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Cream of Wheat vs. Oatmeal: Which Is Better for Weight Loss?
Weight Management
By Karen Gardner
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What Are the Health Benefits of Orange Beets?
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
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Can Spicy Foods or Caffeine Cause Gastritis?
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
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Can Coffee Cause Gas and an Upset Stomach?
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
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Why Boiled Peanuts Have an Edge Over Roasted Ones
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
Girl Who Crushed It Today
How Much Water Can a Human Process Per Hour?
Weight Management
By Karen Gardner
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Does Oatmeal Irritate Your Stomach?
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
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How to Broil a NY Strip Steak
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
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What's the Difference Between Blackstrap Molasses and Unsulphured Molasses?
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
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Half Marathon Meal Plan
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
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How to Use a Blender as a Juicer
Nutrition
By Karen Gardner
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Foods to Avoid with Chronic Urticaria
Nutrition
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