Michelle Washmuth
School
Regis University, University Of Central Florida
Expertise
Kid-Friendly Cooking, Easy Recipes, Travel And Food
- Michelle has a passion for cooking healthy Italian-inspired food and indulging her big sweet tooth.
- She has covered everything from breaking Florida news to the latest in the hospitality/tourism market for the CBS affiliate website in Orlando, FL.
- She enjoys trying out new kid-friendly restaurants and finding the best happy-hour deals.
Experience
Michelle has more than a decade of writing experience as a journalist, marketing strategist, and content writer. She has since traded in breaking news and higher education marketing to write about her passions - food and travel! Michelle's love for food began at home with her family, who always discuss what's for dinner at breakfast, and grew by watching food competition shows. She started in food writing by doing restaurant reviews for a small, local community publication out of college. When she's not working or exploring the outdoors, she's trying out exciting new healthy, and delicious recipes in the kitchen (while trying to get her toddler to eat some more vegetables!) Michelle also teaches online undergraduate communications courses.
Education
Michelle has a Master's in Business Administration from Regis University, where she focused on Marketing. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Central Florida.
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Stories By Michelle Washmuth
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Shaving daily can exfoliate your skin and give you a clean-shaven look, but also create problems including folliculitis.
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While some popular weight loss tips may lead to temporary results, many just don't work in the long term. Here's a look at some of the worst offenders.
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Many people opt for protein shakes to get their fuel in for their workouts, but should you drink it before or after exercising?
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Chocolate has grown a bad reputation when it comes to skincare. But what does eating chocolate really do to your face?
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Honey from local beekeepers can help manage allergies, heal sore throats, treat wounds, and reduce inflammation.
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Some moms-to-be go for sweet and salty, others say spicy food is what the baby wants. So let's make sure that dousing food in hot sauce is safe for the baby.
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Summertime is here, and you may find blue-green algae in your favorite swimming hole. Is it harmful to your health?
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Many experts stress the importance of eating healthy foods in optimizing health, but if your diet sometimes suffers, multivitamins can help compensate.
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An itchy armpit can be super irritating. Learn the real reason your armpit itches.
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Those with blonde hair have long-known about the toning wonders of purple shampoo. But will purple shampoo work its magic for all other hair colors as well?
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"Bachelor in Paradise" star Carly Waddell is on the mend after being hospitalized this past week due to a medical emergency experienced while boarding a plane.
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Many of us struggle to find the time to keep up with nail care. Some funky stuff may start to develop under our nails if cleaning doesn't become a priority.
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Hair loss can happen at any age, and sometimes earlier for others, but what exactly is the reason for balding?
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Most treadmills allow you to monitor your calories burned. But is that calorie counter (that we all watch slowly creep up during our workouts) even accurate?
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Researchers say more than 50% of the cosmetics sold in the United States contain high levels of toxic chemicals linked to some very serious health conditions.
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Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond took to Instagram and her website to detail the many changes that went into her weight loss journey.
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Sometimes paresthesia is just the result of not moving enough, or that your workstation isn't ergonomic, but it can also indicate neurological problems.
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Mineral and spring water differ in terms of how they are collected, and also nutritional benefits and taste.
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Diarrhea and vomiting are common symptoms of food poisoning. So how is it that this illness can cause symptoms unrelated to digestion, like a high fever?
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Many people use acetaminophen for pain relief, but it's possible to have allergic reactions including hives, itchiness, a rash, wheezing and problems breathing.
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It's possible you're just reacting to cold weather when your teeth chatter, but there can be more-serious causes.
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Known for monkeying around on TikTok for his huge fanbase, George the monkey died on June 7, 2021. Here's what happened to the internet's favorite furry friend.
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We've all heard the saying that "laughter is the best medicine." Not only is it fun, but it has health benefits too. But can there be too much of a good thing?
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It's no secret that pasta is a big no-no for low-carbohydrate diets, but even if you aren't dieting, you may be carb-loading without even realizing it.
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Bloating happens when the carbon dioxide used to make sparkling water fizzy stays in your stomach. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize or avoid the issue.
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A fresh bouquet of flowers can brighten up your day in an instant. But research shows there are also positive health benefits to those beautiful arrangements.
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Combining fish oil and ibuprofen can cause health problems including bleeding, but there are ways to manage your risk while still getting Omega-3s.