Author Karla Walsh

Karla Walsh

Karla Walsh is a freelance writer, editor, level one sommelier and former fitness instructor and personal trainer who balances her love of food and drink with her passion for fitness. Her writing has been published in TIME, Allrecipes, Runner's World, Bicycling and Shape as well as on EatingWell.com, BHG.com, ReadersDigest.com, SouthernLiving.com, Veranda.com, TheHealthy.com, Prevention.com, WomensHealthMag.com and more. She has written about health, food, fitness, psychology, beauty and beyond for more than 15 years. With a double major in magazine journalism and kinesiology, she has extensive experience translating scientific studies and expert interviews into understandable terms.

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Karla Walsh's Articles (28)

A bowl of yogurt, berries, and granola with an aesthetically pleasing table setting. Yogurt and berries are great foods for gut health. Learn more about what gut health is in this article.

Health

What Is Gut Health? Experts Explain Why It’s Important—and How to Improve It

A glass of watermelon juice garnished with fresh mint leaves sitting next to a plate of other watermelon slices.

Nutrition

Should Watermelon Juice Be Your New Pre-Workout Drink of Choice?

A high-protein grain bowl featuring quinoa, leafy greens, and pumpkin. The bowl is sitting on a wooden table in the sunlight.

Nutrition

These 9 Grains Have a Surprisingly High Amount of Protein—Here’s How to Add Them to Your Diet

A nourishing bowl of food with plant-based protein sources like quinoa and chickpeas.

Nutrition

The 9 Best Plant-Based Protein Sources, According to Dietitians

A tired athlete rubbing sweat off her forehead with her sweatband and drinking from a yellow water bottle. Learn how to rehydrate in this article.

Nutrition

How to Rehydrate Safely and Quickly, According to Dietitians

Water bottle sitting next to an iPad with the Peloton App open on the screen

Nutrition

Your Ultimate Guide to Hydrating During Every Part of Your Workout