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Janet Helm

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  • Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Journalist, Freelance
Chicago
As seen in: MSN, MSN Canada, Forbes Health, HuffPost, Yahoo News Malaysia, Aol, NBC News, Allrecipes, Chicago Tribune, U.S. News and World Report and
Covers:  nutrition, food and culinary trends, travel writing, health and wellness
Global food culture analyst, food and nutrition writer, integrated communications professional, registered dietitian

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Registered dietitian, nutrition journalist and culinary travel writer. Regular contributor to U.S. News and World Report. My work has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Cooking Light, WebMD, Huffington Post, Today.com. and Mashable.

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Eating Your Way to Net Zero: How to Eat to Save the Planet

Eating Your Way to Net Zero: How to Eat to Save the Planet

Devastating wildfires, hurricanes and other extreme weather have escalated concerns about climate change. Can…

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New Dietary Guidelines for Americans

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Make every bite count. That's the theme of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 that were relea…

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Alcohol-Free Options for Dry January and Beyond

Alcohol-Free Options for Dry January and Beyond

In many ways, drinking alcohol became emblematic of the pandemic. Alcohol sales surged at the start of lockdo…

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21 New Foods and Ingredients to Try in 2021

21 New Foods and Ingredients to Try in 2021

Here are 21 healthy foods and ingredients predicted to be big this coming year.

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Can Kava Ease Anxiety?

Can Kava Ease Anxiety?

Stress reliever, anxiety reducer, sleep supporter and mood enhancer. These are all claims touted by kava, a r…

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Shaking our salt addiction

Shaking our salt addiction

We seem to have a special connection to salt. This humble seasoning, technically sodium chloride, so ubiquito…

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4 Fruits to Help Reduce Breast Cancer Risk, According to an Oncologist Original

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By Janet Helm 
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One of the risk factors for breast cancer is diet and eating certain fruits may help. Polyphenol-rich fruits like apples, berries, cherries and dried fruit may lower risk. An overall nutrient-rich diet, along with reducing alcohol and exercising are important. Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women, and while no single food can prevent it, research continues to reveal that what’s on your plate matters.
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This Common Morning Habit Could Be Hurting Your Gut

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By Janet Helm 
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Magnesium 1 hour ago What Happens to Your Body When You Take Magnesium Supplements? Verywell Health - Maggie O'Neill • 1h Magnesium has recently been touted as a potential treatment for a wide range of health issues, from high blood pressure to migraine to anxiety. While … food news 1 hour ago A Dietitian Shares 6 Vegetables You Should Always Buy Frozen Instead of Fresh Verywell Health - Amy Brownstein • 1h Frozen vegetables are a healthy, affordable way to increase your intake of produce.
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This Common Morning Habit Could Be Hurting Your Gut Original

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By Janet Helm 
| EatingWell
Skipping breakfast can decrease your gut's microbial diversity and disrupt natural metabolic rhythms. Eating breakfast supports digestion, reduces constipation and promotes gut motility. A fiber-rich morning meal helps nourish gut bacteria and supports overall gut health. When you roll out of bed and skip breakfast, your gut is paying attention.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing for the K-State Collegian in college.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Mary Richards. MTM Show

What does it mean to be a journalist?

For me, it means educating and inspiring -- helping people make sense of food and nutrition. It can sometimes be conflicting/confusing.

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