Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology has revolutionized diabetes management, providing real-time insights into blood sugar levels for individuals with diabetes. While CGMs have immense benefits for this specific population, the idea of using them for weight loss among the general public has become more popular. This blog critically examines the potential risks and limitations of…
You might know colostrum is the first part of breastmilk. It’s a rich source of fat and immunoglobulins, which are essential building blocks for baby’s brain and immune system. Recently though, colostrum is having a moment – in the form of supplements, being sold as an answer for everything from immune boosting (that term is…
As a dietitian of 24 years, I believe in supporting intentional weight loss if someone wants it. There are situations where it’s not appropriate – like, if it’s going to cause physical and/or emotional harm. But for many people, it’s something that has caused them decades of stress and anxiety. The reality is that most…
If you asked me for one – just one – nutrition recommendation that would benefit most people, I’d tell you to eat more fiber. Fiber isn’t sexy or new, but it’s the closest we’ve come to a holy grail of health. What is fiber? Fiber is a carbohydrate found in many foods. Because it can’t…
Sodium and health is a really controversial topic lately. The government tells us we shouldn’t be eating more than 2300mg a day. The keto people tell us that we should be supplementing our diets with more salt. Influencers are selling electrolyte supplements with huge amounts of sodium in them. So, who’s right? Like anything related…
Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated their guidelines regarding the use of non-sugar, or non-nutritive, sweeteners (NSS). I know a lot of people have questions about these guidelines, especially because the media has gone wild with them. What are the WHO guidelines for NNS? The WHO panel of experts reviewed 238 scientific studies examining…