Food & Nutrition: Culinary Techniques, Diets & Metabolic Health Written by Jess Barron

What's Wrong With Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte?

Published Sep,05 2018 | By Jess Barron

Do its many fans know that Starbucks' PSL contains carageenan and mono- and diglycerides? It also cannot be made vegan. And there's more...

9 Simple and Satisfying Peanut Butter Snacks

Published Nov,10 2017 | By Jess Barron

There are wrong ways and right ways to eat peanut butter. Read on to learn super simple and yummy peanut butter snacks that won't hurt your diet.

3-Ingredient, 5-Minute Gluten-Free Paleo Pancakes

Published Nov,07 2017 | By Jess Barron

Would you believe me if I told you there is a magical recipe for paleo pancakes that require only 3 ingredients? They will blow your pancake-loving mind!

8 Tips for an Afternoon Pick-Me-Up

Published Oct,31 2017 | By Jess Barron

Read on for eight ways to recharge when that 3 p.m. afternoon slump hits, and you’re feeling scattered and sluggish.

2-Minute Gluten-Free Paleo Pumpkin Microwave Muffins

Published Aug,21 2016 | By Jess Barron

These 2-minute microwave pumpkin muffins are easy to bake. Follow the instructions for a tasty treat that will take you no time to make.

Jess Barron is Editor-in-Chief of LIVESTRONG.COM. Read some of her other health and fitness articles here. A longtime foodie and fan of Farmer's Market food, Jess particularly loves heirloom tomatoes, fresh figs with burrata cheese, and anything with pumpkin or peanut butter in it! Her love for food fuels her desire to exercise daily. In the summer of 2012 Jess lost 20 pounds in a test group for a new fitness program. Some of her favorite workout routines include walking, running, yoga, P90X, INSANITY, and mixed martial arts. Jess's writing can also be found at Poprocks.com. She has appeared on MSNBC's "The Most," ABC News Now, and XM satellite radio and her writing has appeared on Wired.com and Yahoo! Follow Jess on Twitter @jessdandy. Also, you can add her on Google+ and follow her on Pinterest.