This post has been developed in partnership with Way. Knowing what’s fact and what’s fiction is one of the first steps in nourishing your body properly. Unfortunately, there’s a ton of nutrition misinformation out there, and it’s hard to know what’s right and what’s not. When we believe the wrong things, this can lead to…
It’s no secret that women in middle age are the new target of the wellness and diet industries, and as a dietitian, I’ve had just about enough of it. No more shady menopause diets! With more disposable income, higher stress levels, and a sense of urgency and anxiety around their changing bodies, we’re the perfect…
The Washington Post’s article, “As Obesity Rises, Big Food and Dietitians Push ‘Anti-Diet’ Advice.” is an example of what happens when journalists lose all nuance and common sense to sell a narrative that doesn’t quite add up. Under the helm of Anahad O’Connor and ‘The Examination,’ the WaPo’s attack dog investigative team, the public is…
As a registered dietitian who hates diets but supports intentional weight loss, it’s hard to talk about Oprah and weight without being conflicted about whether she has been a victim or a perpetrator. Or quite possibly, both. A victim of fat shaming, most definitely. When you’re a worldwide celebrity, body scrutiny seems to be part…
When is the last time you felt at peace with your relationship to food? How often do you think about whether what you eat is “good” or “bad”? I’ve partnered with a brand new app, Way to introduce more readers to intuitive eating and to reclaim joy and connection around nutrition and the way we eat every…
This Weight Watchers review post is an opinion piece based on my expertise as a dietitian. The quotes that are bolded throughout the piece are the real-life experiences of former Weight Watchers dieters. Weight Watchers is undeniably one of the most successful commercial diet programs ever. Founded in 1961 by Jean Nidetch, a housewife and mother,…