Kiersten Hickman

Food & Nutrition Journalist

Hi, I’m Kiersten!

Most people call me Kes.
I’m a journalist focused on nutrition reporting from a non-weight loss perspective. Through recipes, scientific deep dives, essays, and expert interviews, my work provides a welcoming outlook on health and longevity while busting toxic diet culture myths.
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Forkful inspires you to break up with dieting—and pick up a fork. We tear away from toxic diet culture and approach health from a welcoming, holistic perspective. One that promotes living a long, happy life—not one focused on the scale.
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My Favorite 7 Summer Salad Recipes

Adults at a summer farmer’s market probably feel the same as kids do at a playground. Elated. Energetic. Maybe a little overwhelmed as to where to start first. All of that colorful produce makes me swoon with all the possibilities that come with ...
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Arugula Pumpkin Seed Pesto

This recipe is an exclusive from Forkful, a nutrition-focused newsletter on Substack inspiring you to break up with dieting and pick up a fork. We tear away from toxic diet culture and approach health from a welcoming, holistic perspective. One ...
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41 Easy Summer Recipes to Kick Off the Season

The calendar may not officially say it’s summer, but when June hits, summer starts for me. It is my absolute favorite season of the year, and I’m not even going to apologize for getting things started early—like listing off some of my favorite ...
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I’m starting my own business!

When I was 16, I knew I wanted to be a journalist. While my real dream was to dance on Broadway, my “practical” dream was to work for a magazine. Like that would make me any more money—ha.
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How I Compost In My NYC Apartment

When you live in a city like New York, it’s not the easiest to compost. Most people who are interested in composting have some kind of space where they can build up their own compost pile at home. But when you’re one of the dozens of apartments ...
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5 Reasons I Bake Sourdough Bread

We are way past the sourdough pandemic craze, I know. But if you’re either A) curious what all the craze was about, B) wondering what the health benefits are, or C) have an annoying friend who is still singing the praises of sourdough on the ...
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Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta with Chicken Sausage

I’m always a little over-ambitious when I buy cherry tomatoes. I just love adding them to things—salads, sheet pan meals, savory french toast, bruschetta, even sliced up on a piece of toast. But I never seem to finish up a pint in a week, and ...
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