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Susan Pagani

Susan Pagani

Susan Pagani is a Minneapolis-based journalist who writes about the delights and complexities of eating, staying healthy, and getting outdoors.

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Want to Cook More? Try Communal Eating

Discover how cooking for others will help you increase your confidence in the kitchen — and improve your health.
By Susan Pagani
Food CultureMindful Eating
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How Sharing a Meal Can Create Stronger Relationships

Enhance your relationships with these four expert tips.
By Susan Pagani
Food CultureFriends
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Looking to Diversify Your Diet? Try Eating With Other People

Discover why simply eating with others can help promote a more balanced, healthy diet.
By Susan Pagani
Mindful EatingNutrition Tips
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Does Eating With Others Help Your Digestion?

Yes. Discover the social and physiological reasons behind this connection.
By Susan Pagani
Food CultureGut Health
a man eats dinner at home by himself

How to Make the Most of Eating Alone

When done intentionally, eating alone can be a quiet pleasure. Learn how to make the most of solo meals.
By Susan Pagani
Home/Living
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5 Surprising Reasons Why Eating With Others Is Good for Your Health

The rewards of eating with family and friends extend far beyond the dinner table. Learn why it’s worth the effort to sit down and dine with others.
By Susan Pagani
Food CultureHappiness/Joy
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Can Meal Sequencing Help Manage Blood Glucose?

Possibly. Here's what you need to know.
By Susan Pagani
Mindful EatingNutrition Tips
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Can Meal Sequencing Increase GLP-1 Production, and Might it Help Me Lose Weight? 

It most likely can — and without eliminating many foods you love. Here's how.
By Susan Pagani
Metabolism/Weight LossMindful Eating
1. plate of asparagus, 2. salmon fillet, 3. rice pilaf

7 Common Questions About Meal Sequencing — Answered

Is it possible to improve your health simply by changing the order in which you eat your food? We asked the experts.
By Susan Pagani
Nutrition Tips
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How to Cook With Pickle Juice

Here's how to use this tangy brine to brighten vinaigrettes, marinades, cocktails, soups, and more.
By Susan Pagani
Cooking & Food
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