“Who funded this research?” A legitimate question, to be sure, but it’s being used in a way that’s starting to really annoy me. When I post
Writing About Celery Juice is Risky Business
Writing about celery, it turns out, is incredibly risky. The whole celery juice craze seems totally baffling to an outsider, and every healthcare
The “Carbs Aren’t Essential” Argument
“We don’t need carbs, so why are you advocating for eating them?” Good question. I think asking whether we ‘need’ carbs or not is the wrong
Can You Actually Boost Your Immune System?
How often have you spotted the claim ‘Boosts the immune system’? Probably endless times over winter, and especially at the beginning of this year when
In Defence of Processed Foods
Processed food gets a bad rep. So-called ‘ultraprocessed food’ gets an even worse one. To say that we don’t need to eliminate these foods is an
New Year’s Resolution to Eat More Plants? I’ve got you covered
Instead of going on a drastic restrictive diet this January, I would encourage you instead to focus on adopting healthy habits that can be maintained
Orthorexia Resources
What is orthorexia? Orthorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterised by an obsession with eating healthy. It differs from anorexia in that the
Let Them Eat Chocolate this Halloween
Let your kids eat chocolate this Halloween. Let yourself eat chocolate this Halloween. That’s right, I’m a nutritionist and I’m advocating eating
Kombucha and Gut Health
Gut health is a huge trend at the moment, except it’s not just another health fad. The body of research into gut health is growing constantly, and