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Jodi Jato Thornton
Freelance Writer
Areas of Expertise: Travel, fitness, finance, real estate As seen in: GOBankingRates, CBS News, USA Today, MSN, Miami Herald, The Morning Call, News & Observer, Philly.com, Rock Hill Herald, The State, Bradenton Herald, Belleville News-Democrat, Kankakee Daily Journal, Centre Daily Times, Lexington Herald-Leader, The Telegraph (Macon), Lancaster Online, Merced Sun-Star, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, AOL, The Bellingham Herald, The Sun News, The Olympian, The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Detroit Lakes Tribune, MSN UK, MSN Canada See a random sampling of other articles I've written at: https://jodithorntonoconnell.contently.com/
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Ketosis and Depression
When you're feeling stressed or depressed, it's natural to want to turn to simple sugars for relief, as the substance can reduce cortisol levels in the brain according to a 2015 study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocr...
Health & WellnessWhat Would Happen If You Ate No Fat?
Getting some fat in your diet is essential for good health. Fat provides the most energy-dense form of fuel for the body, as per the American Heart Association (AHA). Because it's so densely packed with energy — 9 calories per...
Health & WellnessKetosis and Fatty Liver
If you've been diagnosed with fatty liver disease, eating more fat might seem like the last thing you want to do. However, putting your body into ketosis means that it will start burning body fat in addition to dietary fat. Th...
Health & WellnessReasons for Not Losing Weight Despite Diet and Exercise
Reasons for Not Losing Weight Despite Diet and Exercise Whether you're struggling with losing those final pounds or just can't seem to get your weight loss jump-started, it's frustrating to watch your weight stay constant while...
Health & WellnessYoga Diet Plan
Classic yoga texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali's Yoga Sutra don't specifically list foods for a yoga diet plan. However, you can use mindfulness principles from these writings to formulate a way of nourishing your b...
Employment & Career10 Steps To Help Get Your Career Back on Track
If the start of your workweek has you feeling nauseated and counting how much sick time you have left, it might not be a flu bug that has your stomach churning. The chronic stress of feeling like your career is stagnant can sti...
Personal FinanceWaiters Reveal 15 Best Ways To Dine Out on a Budget
Your friendly server might seem to be genuinely concerned with helping you have the optimal dining experience, and that's a good thing. But good servers know suggestions that complement your dining experience will put more mone...
Personal Finance30 Ways to Dig Yourself Out of Debt
Even if you stick faithfully to your budget, it can be hard to stay out of debt. Unforeseen life circumstances can force you to suffer financially as you try to pay for utilities and other necessities. Take action and find out ...
Health & Wellness10 Fun and Free Hobbies for the Restless Winter Months
It’s inevitable: After the glitz and festivities of the winter holidays, the rest of the winter can seem anticlimactic. But it doesn’t have to be. As tempting as it might be to take up an expensive winter hobby — such as ski...
Employment & CareerHow to Turn Your Natural Talent Into Cold Hard Cash
When you need extra income to save for a vacation or pay down your debt, your best option might be a second job. You could work any number of part-time jobs for an hourly wage, but if there’s something else you’re passionate ab...
Personal FinanceIntel From Tax Insiders You Need To Know
Before you file a tax return, it’s important to make sure you’re getting all the money you’re legally entitled to. But wading through pages of the IRS tax code to find deductions and credits can leave your head spinning. Luckil...
Health & Wellness25 Cheap Frozen Foods That Are Actually Good for You
Healthy frozen dinners might once have been a contradiction in terms, but that’s so last century. Whether you’re limiting meat, fat and carbs, or maximizing your intake of healthy fiber and nutrients, there are now plenty of co...
Real EstateCommon Real Estate Myths That You Need To Know
Home shopping may be ramping up as more Americans are looking to move out of their expensive city homes to more affordable ones in the suburbs. Despite the ups and downs of the stock market, the real estate market has remained ...
Employment & Career10 Times Taking a Pay Cut Can Make You Richer
Money shouldn't be the only motivator when deciding on a career, and taking a job solely because the pay is appealing can increase the likelihood that the job will not work for you in the long run. Taking a job primarily for mo...
TravelLas Vegas Secrets Only Insiders Know
Yahoo News Las Vegas Vacation Secrets Only Insiders Know What happens in Vegas might well stay in Vegas, but you don't want that to include more of your money than necessary. Although you'll have to set your own budget for gamb...
Employment & CareerParticipants in the Great Resignation Took an Average Pay Cut of $8K — Is It Worth It?
More than 47 million Americans quit their jobs in 2021 in search of better work-life balance, better benefits, improved work culture and in some cases, higher pay. But for a surprising number of Americans, pay was not a factor ...
TravelMost Expensive Things to Do in Hawaii
Hawaii gives Americans the chance to visit a tropical island paradise in the South Pacific without ever having to leave U.S. soil — except, of course, for the 2,000 or so miles that you spend in the air en route over the ocean....
TravelLeast Expensive Things to Do In Hawaii
There are many memorable and expensive things to do in Hawaii, but you can stretch your vacation dollars with some savvy shopping. There are bargains to be had on everything from restaurants to snorkel gear. Check out these aff...
TravelLuxurious Camping Options for People Who Want To Sleep in a Bed
Getting away from it all doesn’t mean you have to spend the night shivering in a flimsy tent. Modern luxury camping — also known as glamping — delivers modern convenience and elegance while also serving up a heaping helping of ...
Personal Finance39 Supermarket Buys That Are a Waste of Money
Households across the nation have been pummeled by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many experiencing income loss and food insecurity. According to U.S census data, 23.8 million adults (or 9.5% of all adults in the country) reported...
TravelHow to Travel Ireland by Train
If you don't want to worry about traffic, getting lost or driving on the left hand side of the road, see Ireland by train. Trains will get you where you're going more quickly than taking a bus and let you see parts of the count...
Personal Finance10 Tips To Talk to Your Significant Other About Money
If you and your significant other argue about money, you're not alone. A 2018 survey by TD Bank showed that one-third of married couples said they fought over finances at least once per month, while 44% of divorced couple...
