Ashley Broadwater

Ashley Broadwater is a freelance writer who covers topics surrounding mental health, sexual health, intersectional body positivity. Broadwater’s aim is to help others develop a positive relationship with their body, themselves, and other people through her reporting. Her work has been featured in publications such as HuffPost, POPSUGAR, Shape, HelloGiggles, and Yoga Journal. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and Journalism with a specialization in Publication Relations at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She currently lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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This Is the Meal Where You’re Most Likely Falling Short on Your Protein Goals, Says an RD

Hint: It's considered the "most important" one of the day.

Ashley Broadwater

Ashley's Stories

This Is the Meal Where You’re Most Likely Falling Short on Your Protein Goals, Says an RD

Why Dietitians Think the Advice to ‘Only Shop the Perimeter of the Grocery Store’ Is Pretty Bogus

11 Signs That Someone Is Playing the Victim, and How To Deal With This Sneaky Manipulation Tactic

Is Someone Guilt-Tripping You? How To Identify and Respond to This Form of Emotional Manipulation

The Easiest Ways To Eat More Vitamin D in the Wintertime, From Bone Density Doctors and RDs

5 Myths About Eating (and Taking) Magnesium for Wellness, Debunked by RDs Who Know Better

6 Tasty Snack Ideas That Incorporate the ‘Big 3’ Nutrients for Boosting Energy

Is Caffeinated Water a Solution—or a Problem—When It Comes To Staying Hydrated?

Why Drinking Pasteurized Milk Is Imperative for Your Safety, From an RD

The Real-World Impact of Weight Stigma and What It Looks Like in Everyday Life

Coconut Kefir Is the Plant-Based, Probiotic-Rich Drink a Gastroenterologist Says Is Stellar for Your Gut

This Easy Vegan Apple Spice Cake Recipe Is a Must-Have for Cozy Breakfasts To Come

Can Menopause Cause Dehydration? What OB/GYNs Want You To Know

‘Victim Narcissists’ Are Secretly Super Manipulative—Here Are the 8 Red Flags To Help Spot One

Have ‘Off’ Hunger Cues? Here’s What To Do if Intuitive Eating Doesn’t Work for You

Are There Any Nutrients That *Actually* Help Prevent Hair Loss? An RD, Derm, and Trichologist Tell All

No, You Should Not Swap Mouthwash for Olive Oil

The XL Way Diet Culture Capitalizes on Gender Roles and Expectations

RDs Want To Debunk These 4 Myths About Seed Oils and Inflammation

How To Identify ‘Energy Vampires’ and Keep Them From Sucking the Life Out of You

Yes, the Silent Treatment Can Be a Manipulation Tactic—Here’s How To Handle It

Just FYI: It’s Not Your Fault if Group Fitness Classes Feel Defeating

5 ADHD Nutrition Myths To Ignore, According to a Dietitian

Wait—Can Using Lip Balm Actually Make My Lips More Chapped?

Are There Any Nutrients That Actually Help Prevent Hair Loss? An RD, Derm, and Trichologist Tell All