Why Fruit Shouldn’t Be Feared
Once widely accepted as a cornerstone of a balanced diet, fruit is now sometimes viewed with suspicion, often due to its natural sugar content.…
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How Ultra-Processed Food Fear Can Fuel Anxiety and Disordered Eating
As a Registered Dietitian Specialising in Disordered Eating, I have spoken to so many clients, colleagues and members of the public who have seen…
Unpacking Ultra-Processed Foods
Messages about ultra-processed foods continue to be everywhere. A processed food is one that has been altered in some way during preparation. This can…
Is Fibremaxxing Helpful or Harmful?
If you spend any time on TikTok or Instagram, you may have come across the term fibremaxxing. This promises better digestion, improved health and…
Is the Carnivore Diet Safe?
I was shocked when I learned that the Carnivore Diet has been one of the most Googled diets of 2025 so far. When I…
The Real-World Harm of Nutritional Misinformation
An inevitable part of modern life is being bombarded with advice and information about food and health. Whether it’s from newspapers, magazines, social media…
Are Seed Oils Really Toxic?
Yet another questionable nutrition claim circulating the internet is that seed oils are toxic and should be avoided at all costs. They’ve become such…
Curious About Greens Powders?
Greens powders are nothing new on the health scene, but their popularity has skyrocketed this year thanks to the TikTok wellness crowd. With some…
Navigating Nutrition Advice on Social Media
In recent years, there has been a huge shift in how people are seeking health related information. Nowadays, many people go straight to social…
The Truth About Greens Powders
If you’re on social media, the likelihood is that you’ve seen at least one influencer or celebrity promoting powdered greens as the go-to solution…
Do You Feel Anxious About Sugar?
The world of ‘healthy food’ loves a villain. At one point it was fat, then it was carbohydrates in general, and now it’s sugar’s…
Should Processed Foods be Feared?
What Are Processed Foods? When most people think of processed foods, they think of pre-packaged cereal or frozen pizza, but the criteria that classifies…