Nathalie Alonso

Nathalie Alonso is a Cuban-American freelance writer and journalist with more than 17 years of experience writing for print and digital media, covering a wide range of topics related to travel, food, and culture. Her work has also been featured publications such as National Geographic, Outside, AFAR, and Refinery29. She has a bachelor of arts degree in American studies from Columbia University.

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This Is the Easiest Way To Make Sure the Yogurt You Eat Is Actually Boosting Your Gut Health

Plus: How cold it should really be kept and how many probiotic strains are ideal.

Nathalie Alonso

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This Is the Easiest Way To Make Sure the Yogurt You Eat Is Actually Boosting Your Gut Health

Melons Are Nearly 90% Water (and Other Reasons Registered Dietitians Recommend Eating Them Daily)

Do Dried Herbs Have Different Health Benefits Than Fresh Ones?

Do Some Coffee Brewing Methods Extract More Caffeine Than Others? You Bet—And It’s Easier To Manipulate Your Buzz Than You Think

Here’s How Long That Carton of Oat Milk *Actually* Stays Good For, According to a Food Scientist

Cherry Water Is the Refreshing Summery Beverage You Should Be Drinking as You Wind Down—Here’s Why

Why the Amino Acid L-Glutamine Is So Important for Gut Health and Repairing Your Gut Lining (and the Foods That Have Plenty of It)

What’s the Best Type of Coffee for Gut Health? We Asked an RD

Are In-Season Fruits and Veggies Really Any Richer in Nutrients Compared to Out-of-Season Produce?

The Sneaky Way Your Body Is Begging You To Cut Back on Drinking Hot Beverages

One Serving of This Simple Springy Ceviche Packs More Than a Day’s Worth of Mood-Boosting Vitamin B12

A Gut Health Dietitian’s 3 Key Tips To Ensure You’re Reaping the Most Microbiome-Boosting Benefits From Yogurt

Ghee Is the Naturally Hydrating Ingredient Your Post-Winter Hair and Skin Need

Starting Your Day With This Anti-Inflammatory Coconut Chicory Latte Is a Power Move for Your Gut Microbiome

6 Anti-Inflammatory Herbs and Spices That’ll Give Roasted Veggies New Life (and Major Heart Health Benefits)

Sparkling Coffee Is the Heart-Healthy, Gut-Boosting Morning Beverage You Need To Try

Can Foods Actually Boost Your Circulation (And Make You Feel Warm Inside)? We Asked an RD

Why You Should Always Flip Your Eggs Upside Down in the Carton To Help Them Last Longer, According to an Egg Farmer

The Cara Cara Orange Is the Vitamin C-Rich Citrus Fruit That’s in Season *Right* Now

Every Single Ingredient in This Registered Dietitian’s Smoothie Recipe Will Help You Sleep

Sofrito Is the Flavor Key to Many Latin American Dishes—And It’s Vegan and Good for the Heart, Too

Here’s How Long That Carton of Oat Milk Actually Stays Good For, According to a Food Scientist

The Cara Cara Orange Is the Vitamin C-Rich Citrus Fruit That’s in Season Right Now