Monthly Insights
Why AI is a dubious source of nutrition and health information (January 2024)
Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN It’s common to paint certain forms of technology as either good or bad, but in most cases it’s not about the technology itself, but about how it’s used. Take artificial intelligence, or AI. If you’ve ever asked Alexa a simple question only to get “Sorry, I don’t know that”—or maybe an […]
How To Define Recovery From An Eating Disorder (May, 2015)
How will I know when I am “recovered” from an eating disorder? That’s a question I frequently hear from clients who have embarked on a long journey to achieve a healthy relationship with food and a positive body image. There are many factors that need […]
AGEs Upon AGEs of Questions About Cooking and Carcinogens (April, 2015)
When it comes to making our favorite meals, many of us enjoy grilling, stewing, poaching, frying, roasting and broiling. These are just a few methods of cooking that are common in many homes, not to mention when dining out. From our own blood sugar in […]
To Weigh, or Not to Weigh: That Is the Question Intuitive Eating and Relearning How to Trust Your Body (March, 2015)
The weight loss industry teaches us that attention to the numbers on the scale is the primary way to be successful – or not – with regard to weight loss and management. Research has proven time and time again that this scale-driven approach increases disordered […]
BPA Safety for Women, Men & Children (February, 2015)
Over the last several months I have read various reports about BPA’s (Bisphenol A). This is an industrial chemical used to produce polycarbonate plastic that is a clear shatterproof plastic with epoxy resins. It is found in food and beverage cans, plastic containers, cash register […]