The Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar is a cautionary tale about the dangers lurking in the modern wellness industry. It tells the story of Belle Gibson, a now-disgraced Australian influencer who convinced the world that she had cured her cancer ‘naturally’ with diet. She set up several ‘charities,’ then stole 100% of the proceeds. The number of…
Menopause is definitely having a moment. Like everything in life, this is both good, and not so good. Let me explain why. For decades, menopause has been hidden. 50% of the population goes through this transition, yet 23% of women around the world – and 45% in Canada – believe that the subject is still…
I’ve been asked by many of my followers to do a Make Wellness review. This new multi-level marketing company has a whole lot going on: Shady claims! Behind the scenes drama! A pending lawsuit! You can’t make this stuff up. What is Make Wellness?: Make Wellness is a multilevel marketing company (MLM) that launched in…
Pesticides are a hotly debated topic: if you’ve spent five minutes on social media, you’ve probably heard someone say that conventional fruits and vegetables are toxic and ‘killing us,’ that Cheerios are ‘drenched in glyphosate,’ and that we should use the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists to guide our produce purchases. On the other…
I’ve been asked many times over the past few years to do a review of the Yuka app. It’s always interesting seeing apps that purport to help people make better choices with their food, because inevitably these apps reduce those choices to some arbitrary category of ‘good’ and ‘bad.’ How does Yuka determine if a…
Today’s blog is a follow-up to Nutrition Facts that are Wrong Part One from earlier this year. Nutritional science is a dynamic field and we are constantly learning more and making discoveries. As a dietitian, it is my job to stay on top of the most recent evidence and practice based on that. Over time,…