We’re living in what many people describe as the post-truth era, meaning that just because something isn’t true, doesn’t mean that some people refrain from speaking about it as if it is. Intelligence has nothing to do with whether you believe these untruths; coming from people who are supposed to be trusted professionals, they sometimes…
I’ve already reviewed the Slimroast ‘weight loss coffee’, much to the irritation of the Slimroast company and salespeople, who have sent me many thinly-veiled (and outright obvious, and many times hilarious) threats since I published that review (read it here). They’ve tried to accuse me of libel and professional misconduct, which is nuts. I’d like to…
Nutrition myths are my favorite thing to write about, because they’re just so darn entertaining. Whether it’s a crazy diet or fad, or straight-up untruths about eating and food, writing about myths means I get to debunk them for all of you, so you can relax and enjoy food again. Giving you science-based information about…
I’ve been an RD for just about twenty years, AHHHH!!!!! How did the time go by so fast? Anyhow, all those years have given me plenty of opportunity to learn and develop as a dietitian, and I’ve truly established my style and my beliefs about food and nutrition, and how I believe we should be…
I partnered with the Almond Board of California to create this post and recipes. After what seemed like an endless winter, the sun is finally out and it is t-shirt weather! I thought I was going to have to wear my winter jacket forever. Warmer weather means outdoor activity, road trips and long-anticipated summer vacations….
A huge thanks to Laura Baum RD, who helped me write this Learning Curve post! For this Learning Curve, we’re looking at sugar. I get so many questions about it that I want to break down the latest research, theories, and recommendations for you all just to dispel the confusion. So, here we go! What…