
BONUS: Dieting is not the answer for PCOS, but weight loss may still play a role
I respond to a recent article in the New York Times highlighting revised guidelines on managing PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). The article states there is no solid evidence to suggest that dieting ...
25 Mar 20245min

How does sodium intake affect bone health?
How could the recent trend of taking salt supplements affect your bone health?Related listening:Should you be eating (way) more salt? (Nutrition Diva #755)Does a High Protein Diet Weaken Your Bones? (...
20 Mar 20248min

How much do you need to worry about getting too much niacin?
Niacin is not a nutrient that you hear too much about. But a new research study has people concerned about their intake.Related listening:Can these supplements help you lower cholesterol without drug...
13 Mar 20248min

BONUS: We need a better way to define ultra-processed food
I don't doubt that there's a link between highly-processed junk food and increased risk of chronic disease. But the way we are defining UPFs threatens to bake an awful lot of privilege into our food ...
11 Mar 20246min

Is it time to give plant-based burgers a second try?
Since their wildly successful introduction in 2019, plant-based burgers like Beyond and Impossible have continued to evolve. Let’s take a look at the latest formulations and how they compare to each o...
6 Mar 202410min

BONUS INTERVIEW: Fighting food insecurity
Last week, I joined Tom Hall on WYPR FM (my local NPR station here in Baltimore), for a segment on Midday, a daily news and current events show. We discussed the recent announcement by the White Hous...
5 Mar 202418min

How big a problem are microplastics?
Tiny plastic particles are ubiquitous in our food, water, and environment. What are the potential harms and what can we do to protect ourselves?Mentioned in this Episode:Food and human safety: the imp...
28 Feb 20248min

Should you be eating (way) more salt?
Influencers are claiming that most of us should be taking in a lot more salt than is recommended. Are they right?Related listening:Are we eating too much protein (or not enough)? (Nutrition Diva #699...
21 Feb 202412min



















