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Mackenzie Maxwell
Mackenzie is a writer with seven years of experience in the health and wellness space. She first got interested in college, when she had to be her own medical advocate in getting an accurate diagnosis for her autoimmune disease. Since then, Mackenzie has written for NurseCore, Epic Health Services, Florida Behavioral Health, and several physician offices. She co-owns a martial arts gym with her husband, where she advocates for mental and physical health in her small community.
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By Mackenzie Maxwell
potato salad with fresh radishes in a bowl top view
Boiling Potatoes the Right Way for Potato Salad
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Young fit woman jumping a rope at a gym
Getting Fatter After Going to the Gym
Fitness
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Roasted potatoes
How To Boil Then Bake a Crispy Potato
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Raw beef meat. Animal protein with dry spiced, rosemary, garlic clove, sea salt and tomato cherry
Can Too Much Protein Hurt Your Stomach?
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
No pain, no gain
If I Do Crunches Every Day Will I Slim My Tummy?
Fitness
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Boxing her way to a ripper body
5 Skill Related Components of Physical Fitness
Fitness
By Mackenzie Maxwell
French fried potatoes on cutting board with sauce top view.
How Many Calories Does Frying Add?
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Grits with banana slices and nuts
What Are the Health Benefits of Grits Vs. Oatmeal?
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Strong African American woman standing in plank
Core Strengthening Exercises Post Lumbar Spinal Surgery
Fitness
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Close up of purple garlic bunch
Why Does Garlic Make My Stomach Hurt?
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
mased white garlic in wooden bowl with garlic cloves on wood table, top view
Garlic & Digestion
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Baking concept on wood background, sprinkled flour with copy space
Food Allergies That Cause Fatigue, Sore Muscles and Fever
Fitness
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Fresh produce
Stomach Cramps When Eating Berries
Health
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Shot of blue eggs in carton.
Are There Certain Foods That Will Help You Gain Weight in Your Thighs and Buttocks?
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Granulated brown sugar produced from sugar cane. Agriculture Industry concept
Liquid Glucose Substitutes
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Powder and licorice root on the table - Glycyrrhiza glabra.
The Side Effects of Adrenal Supplements
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Cool red soft drink,thirst quenching drink.
The Ingredients in Advocare Spark Energy
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Chili con carne tacos viewed from above
Calories in Mexican Restaurant Food
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Dairy products shot from above
What Foods to Avoid When You Have Mucus in Your Chest
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
eating corn flakes
How Many Calories in a Bowl of Cereal with Milk?
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Fresh honey in wooden honey bowl on wooden table, top view.
How Many Calories in a Teaspoon of Honey?
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Friends sharing a Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza
How Many Calories Are in a Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza?
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Wooden cutting board with rice treats on white table
How Many Calories Are in Rice Krispie Treats?
Nutrition
By Mackenzie Maxwell
Happy mature females exercising in swimming pool
How to Lose Weight if I'm Over 300 Pounds
Weight Management
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