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Amanda Shapiro

Amanda Shapiro is a freelance writer and editor living in New York. She was the founding editor of Healthyish and former editorial director of Bon Appétit. Her writing has appeared in The Cut, VICE, GQ, BuzzFeed, The Oxford American, and more.

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How Quest Won the Battle of the Protein Bars

This is the story of Quest, the protein bar that went from a side hustle to a billion-dollar company in under five years.
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At What Point Is Your Smoothie Just Dessert?

You're probably a few bananas over the limit.
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A Nutritionist Ranks Your Favorite School Lunch Snacks

Fruit leathers, Goldfish, string cheese—how many of our favorite school snacks are actually good for you?
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So Much Yogurt: What Athletes in the Olympic Village Will Be Eating

10 yogurt options and a steady supply of pizza and pasta are crucial for hungry athletes in the Olympic Village.
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Really, Really Fast Food: What the Tour de France Cyclists Are Eating

Tour de France riders can burn up to 8,000 calories a day. So what do they eat on those bikes, anyway?