Kirsten Nunez

Kirsten Nunez has been a health and fitness writer at Real Simple since 2021 and has been writing for nearly a decade. She is also a regular contributor to other Dotdash Meredith brands, including Shape and Martha Stewart. Highlights: 8+ years as a journalist Contributed 60+ articles to Real Simple, Shape, Martha Stewart, and MyRecipes Created original recipes for product packaging, including Nature's Earthly Choice

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Latest from Kirsten Nunez

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12 Healthy Foods That Boost Metabolism

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17 High Calcium Foods, From Ricotta Cheese to Leafy Greens

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5 Impressive Health Benefits of Cranberry Juice

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11 Foods High in Vitamin E for Healthy Skin, Hair, Immunity, and More

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8 Benefits of Drinking Water in the Morning, According to MDs

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8 Underrated Benefits of Push-Ups, According to Fitness Trainers

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6 Hearty, Healthy, High-Fiber Carbs to Add to Your Plate Daily

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10 Foods That Help Reduce Anxiety and Depression

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Is Skipping Breakfast Bad for You? 9 Signs You Should Stop Skipping Breakfast

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8 Health Benefits of Cabbage That Prove This Underrated Veggie Deserves More Love

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Are Radishes Nutritious? Here's What Dietitians Say About Their Health Benefits

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How to Order the Healthiest Drink at Starbucks, According to Dietitians

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The 8 Healthiest Berry Varieties, According to Registered Dietitians

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Is White Rice Healthy? We Asked RDNs About This Staple Starch

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5 Ways Bright-Red Goji Berries Can Boost Your Health—Especially Immunity

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3 Foods (and 2 Drinks) That Can Mess With Your Hormones

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What Exactly Is a Food Coma, and What Causes It? We Asked Dietitians

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8 Signs of a Subpar Metabolism (That Have Nothing to Do With Weight)

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5 Healthy Benefits of Spin Class, No Matter Your Fitness Level

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8 Healthy Foods That Can Help With Headaches

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The Best Foods to Try to Eat if You’re Nauseous, According to Registered Dietitians

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5 Foods (and 3 Drinks) That Put a Strain on Your Metabolism—and Why It Matters