Nicole Crane Title: Contributor Education: Montclair State University, B.A. in Communication Studies in Public Relations Expertise: Institute for Integrative Nutrition Certification in Health Coaching Nicole Crane is an experienced freelance writer, recipe developer, and communications specialist. She's passionate about health and wellness, and specializes in vegetarian food and nutrition, fitness trends, mindful living, and travel. Nicole earned a certification in health coaching from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and currently resides in Norwalk, Connecticut. About Shape Shape is an award-winning digital fitness, wellness, and beauty destination that offers inclusive, trusted, and empowering expert-led guidance and advice for anyone at any point in their wellness journey. Our library of more than 11,000 stories reaches more than 7 million readers monthly who want to prioritize their health, have fun, and lead an active lifestyle while also cutting through the noise of quick fixes and unvetted fads.