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Isadora Baum

location-pin Chicago, Illinois

School: Northwestern University

Expertise: health, wellness, food news & tips

Isadora Baum

  • Published by Shape, Self, Allure, Prevention, Good Housekeeping, Food & Wine, Women's Health, Men's Health, Runner's World, TheHealthy, Oprah Daily, Cooking Light, Men's Journal, Livestrong, Well + Good, TheKitchn, Eat This, Not That! and more
  • Author of 5-Minute Energy, Self-Love Games & Activities and Clean Eating for Beginners
  • Holistic health coach certified by The Institute for Integrative Nutrition
  • Food for Thought editor for Spoon University, a food publication of Northwestern University

Experience

Isadora is a freelance writer, book author and certified health coach who writes about wellness, nutrition, relationships and mental health. Her byline has appeared in Shape, Self, Allure, Prevention, Good Housekeeping, Food & Wine, Women's Health, Men's Health, Runner's World, TheHealthy, Oprah Daily, Cooking Light, Men's Journal, Well + Good, TheKitchn and more. Isadora has published three books in the health and wellness space: Clean Eating for Beginners, 5-Minute Energy and Self-Love Games & Activities. In her spare time, she writes poetry, does HIIT and boxing workouts and sings and dances, which allows her inner pop star to shine.

Education

Northwestern University
BA, Psychology and Writing
The Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Certified Health Coach, Holistic Health

Articles

What Is a Fling Relationship? 12 Signs You Might Be in One

You met someone, and you're completely over the moon. But is your partner on the same page, or is this just a fling? Here are the red flags to look for early on.

6 Skin Conditions That Get Worse When You’re Stressed

Stress is a mess for your heart and mind. But it can wreck your complexion, too. Learn how to avoid stress-induced skin conditions, below.

8 Signs a Dating Profile Isn’t Telling the Whole Truth

If that guy or gal looks too good to be true—he or she probably is. Watch for these warning signs, advise dating-site experts.