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Alexandra’s Substack

Personal reflections on life, food, and the craft of writing—plus a behind-the-scenes look at the world of food journalism.

By Alexandra Emanuelli

· Launched 3 years ago

Why Am I Writing a Book?

Embarrassed that I don't have a better answer.

Jun 1•Alexandra Emanuelli

What’s It Actually Like To Travel for Free?

TL;DR: Nothing really is free.

May 25•Alexandra Emanuelli

Never Meet Your Heroes

What Happens When You Get Close Enough to Fame to See the Machine

May 18•Alexandra Emanuelli

Food Isn’t Clean or Dirty. So Why Do We Talk About It That Way?

Mar 20•Alexandra Emanuelli

Cigarettes, Caffeine, and Ozempic Chic

Apr 30•Alexandra Emanuelli

Nothing Beats Zero

Mar 13•Alexandra Emanuelli

The First Time I Made The List

Mar 27•Alexandra Emanuelli

The Devil Drinks Green Juice

Mar 6•Alexandra Emanuelli

The Finance Bro, The Ice Cream Cone, and the Birth of a Girlboss

Feb 27•Alexandra Emanuelli

8 Things Nobody Tells You About Working at a Health Food Magazine

From free samples to fad diets, the strange realities of working behind the scenes in wellness media.

May 11•Alexandra Emanuelli

“Clean Nicotine,” Hailey Bieber’s Morning Routine &more

A recording from Alexandra Emanuelli's live video

May 7•Alexandra Emanuelli and Elise Smith

Everyone's New Favorite Drug

Why nicotine is wellness culture's darling du jour.

Apr 23•Alexandra Emanuelli

I'm a Health Writer. Here's Why I Hate the Word "Healthy."

It’s the most common word in wellness, and one of the least useful.

Apr 16•Alexandra Emanuelli

I Wrote Wellness Advice For Millions of Readers. Here's What I Don't Believe Anymore.

From gut health to preservatives, these are the wellness ideas that refuse to go away, and how I think about them now.

Apr 9•Alexandra Emanuelli

What Is “Boy Kibble”? And 5 Other Things Worth Your Attention From March

From boy kibble to

Apr 2•Alexandra Emanuelli