Monthly Insights
Lifting the curtain on the peptide craze (April 2026)
By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN Peptides are a hot topic in the wellness/anti-aging space, especially among biohackers and others who want to increase longevity and prevent chronic disease. The claims—many coming from celebrities and wellness influencers—are that peptides are something of a magic elixir, a fast track to improving cognition, memory, muscle strength, sexual function, […]
Are fermented foods “probiotic”? (December 2024)
—Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN Do you make your own yogurt or have a sourdough starter you’ve been nurturing for years? Maybe you frequently add kombucha and kimchi to your shopping list? If so, you’re in good company. These and other fermented foods have a long […]
What to know about SIBO (November 2024)
—Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN With increasing interest in the gut microbiota and its role in health and disease, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, is also getting more attention. And, like many things related to gut health, there’s both reliable and not-so-reliable information to be […]
How to talk to your kids about food (October 2024)
—Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN Parents want their kids to grow up happy and healthy. A healthy, uncomplicated relationship with food is a gift that will serve them well for decades, possibly even inoculating them against the food myths and misinformation they’ll inevitably encounter from friends, […]
Why fiber matters, and how to get enough (September 2024)
Do you get enough fiber in your diet? If not, you are certainly not alone. It’s estimated that more than 90 percent of women and 97 percent of men don’t get the recommended amounts. But being in good company doesn’t change the fact that getting […]