Alex Orlov

After graduating from Hamilton College with a degree in Philosophy, Alex moved to NYC in June 2013 to pursue her love of journalism and multimedia. She wrote and edited for Life by Daily Burn for nearly three years before joining Mic.com as a food writer. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Daily Beast and Health.com. Alex has always been passionate about athletics, health and fitness and competed at the collegiate level in synchronized team skating, rowing and Ultimate Frisbee.

Articles by Alex Orlov

13 Healthier Takes on Your Favorite Holiday Cocktails

Hoping to stay on track but still raise a glass or two this winter? Toast to your health with these lighter holiday cocktail recipes!

8 DIY Pinterest Projects to Get You Motivated

Sick of Pinterest projects you’ll never do? Here are seven projects that can actually help you achieve your goals!

How to Calculate Your BMR (And Why It Matters)

Not sure how many calories you’re burning? We break down how your metabolism works, why it matters and how to calculate BMR.

Ab Workout: 6 Better Core Exercises for Beginners

Intimidated by sit-ups? We’ve got a variety of ab exercises, designed specifically for beginners. Try them here.

7 Healthy Fruit Pizza Recipes We’re Obsessed With

Move over, fruit salad. Fruit pizza recipes offer a fresh new way to show off summer produce, and we’ve got seven healthy variations to get you started.

50 Resources to Step Up Your Yoga Game

Perfecting your yoga practice is all about…practice! These yoga for beginners resources will help, whether you’re on your mat for the first or 500th time.

15 Healthy No-Bake Recipes for Hot Days

Holy humidity! Instead of turning on your oven, try these 15 healthy no-bake recipes that require minimal time in the kitchen.

3 HIIT Workouts to Take to the Beach

Tired of being cooped up inside? This summer, take these three HIIT workouts directly to the beach — no equipment required.

Fire Up the Grill: 12 Easy Skewer Recipes

Grilled skewers, fruit kebabs, dark chocolate banana bites — yes please! These quick and easy skewer recipes will have you barbecue-ready.

7 Protein-Packed Jerky Snacks You’ll Love

Meet the new meat. Innovative brands of beef, bison, turkey, chicken and salmon jerky are about to become your new go-to portable snack.

16 Secretly Healthy Memorial Day Recipes

Don’t let Memorial Day derail your diet. Celebrate the season with these better-for-you cookout recipes for burgers, cocktails, desserts and more.

10 Low-Sugar Margarita Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Instead of buying artificially flavored mixes, try these homemade margarita recipes that cut down on sugar but still taste great!

9 Homemade Girl Scout Cookie Recipes

Make healthier versions of your favorite Girl Scout cookies with these recipes! From Paleo-friendly Thin Mints to vegan shortbread, we’ve got you covered.

20 Unexpected Protein Powder Recipes to Try Now

Ready to take a break from the blender? These unexpected protein powder recipes — including protein pizza, fudge, cookies and pancakes — will really hit the spot.