A recent study from Mexico was published that examines the potential impact that sucralose (commonly found as Splenda), has on our gut health, blood sugar, and insulin levels. The title quickly implies a link between sucralose, and something called ‘gut dysbiosis’. You’ve probably heard this term in the wellness sphere (usually when someone is trying…
I had to watch a lot of Dr. Steven Gundry MD videos for this Steven Gundry review . They put me into a really bad mood. As a dietitian, I can’t stand misinformation, so hold onto your hats, because we’re about it get into it. Who is Dr. Steven Gundry? Steven Gundry is a California-based…
I often get asked for my opinion on weight loss surgery and weight loss medications. I think people suspect that because I’m so against diets, that I’m going to be against the surgery and medications that help people lose weight. While I don’t recommend restrictive diets ever, I do support people who want to lose…
Trigger warning: talk about calories and weight loss. I see you, slogging away at the gym, thinking you’re going to burn a bunch of calories and lose some weight. That’s what we’ve always been told: exercise leads to weight loss. But how many times have you worked out, and thought that your workout ‘cancelled out’…
If my recently posted video about TikTok nutrition trends is any indication, we love our nutrition trends. But just because something is trendy, doesn’t mean it’s smart or evidence-based. In fact, the reality is usually the opposite. Trends can be fun, but when they involve our health, we need to be careful. A lot of…
If you’ve spent five minutes of social media, you’ve probably seen the video ads for Activated You, a nutrition supplement company founded and represented by actor Maggie Q. The most prolific of these ads is the one above where Maggie has her body fat tested by her integrative doctor, Frank Lipman. Lipman, who some consider…