Balanced Eating: Brain Energy, Weight Tips & Meal Plans Written by K. Aleisha Fetters

Easy way to reduce your sugar intake

Published Mar,28 2019 | By K. Aleisha Fetters

If you faintly but surely "know" that the cause of obesity in the United States is fat, then many people are just like you.

Nutritionists have long debated what the best daily diet is for an ideal health condition. But now some experts believe that it is important not only to eat, but also when to eat

When and what we eat eat may be critical for our health?

Published Mar,25 2019 | By K. Aleisha Fetters

Nutritionists have long debated what the best daily diet is for an ideal health condition. But now some experts believe that it is important not only to eat, but also when to eat

The 10 Worst Foods for Acid Reflux

Published May,25 2018 | By K. Aleisha Fetters

Whatever you eat, it travels through your mouth, down your esophagus and into your stomach. But if you have acid reflux, things can get painful.

Why You Need to Eat Fat to Burn Fat

Published Apr,20 2018 | By K. Aleisha Fetters

For a long time, we thought avocados were good for nothing but ready-made guac and a decent California burger every now and then. But these little nutritional hand grenades were having an explosive impact on our diets for all that time. How so?

10 Superfood Swaps for Picky Eaters

Published May,11 2017 | By K. Aleisha Fetters

A food can have out-of-this-world health benefits, but that doesn’t always mean it tastes good. So stop choking down kale just because that’s what you’re “supposed” to do.

An internationally syndicated fitness writer and strength coach, Aleisha holds a master’s degree in new media from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, where she concentrated in health and science reporting. There, she also completed undergraduate work in magazine journalism and gender studies. As a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aleisha uses her background in research, writing, and gender issues to help women empower themselves through smart strength training. She coaches women online and in person at HiFi Fitness and Symmetry in Chicago. Other than SELF, Aleisha contributes to publications including Time, Women’s Health, Runner’s World, Shape, U.S. News & World Report, Stack, Furthermore from Equinox, and Girls Gone Strong. She is the co-author of The Woman’s Guide to Strength Training. She can usually be spotted in workout clothes and/or eating.