As a freelance nutrition, health and fitness writer, Karen has had the opportunity to learn about the best ways to cook, eat and live from industry experts and celebrities alike. An avid cook, Karen loves creating healthy recipes but believes there’s always room for a well-chosen drink — and dessert too. When she’s not writing, cooking or shaking up a cocktail, you’ll find Karen taking dance lessons or trying out any fitness class thrown her way. Karen’s work has appeared in SHAPE, Women’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, Yahoo! Shine, That’s Fit and Active.com.