“Let food be thy medicine.” It’s a phrase so often repeated in the health world that it’s practically sacred. The words evoke a comforting sense of wisdom — that by eating the right foods, we can heal, prevent, and perhaps even reverse disease. And there’s truth in that sentiment. Nutrition is unquestionably one of the most powerful levers we have for influencing health. But there’s also a problem. The phrase implies a level of scientific precision that food, as we currently

For many women, menopause feels like a sudden betrayal of the body. They notice weight gain, particularly around the abdomen, even though...

In recent months, we’ve seen a wave of initiatives aiming to “make the population healthier.” One of the most visible is the MAHA...

We’ve covered energy balance, protein intake, and micronutrient density, the three physiological foundations of effective nutrition. But...

In the first two parts of this series, we covered energy balance and protein, the two primary levers of body composition, metabolic...

If energy balance  is the foundation of nutrition, then protein  is the next critical layer, especially when we’re talking about...

When it comes to changing body composition, whether it’s fat loss, weight maintenance, or muscle preservation, there’s one principle that...

If you’ve ever felt like nutrition advice is a swirling vortex of contradictions, you’re not alone. One moment you’re told to cut carbs,...

When we think about treating mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, we often think in terms of therapy, medication, and...

In the pursuit of better health, it’s tempting to believe that if we just find the right  diet, the one that works for everyone, the one...

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “My metabolism must just be slow,”  you’re not alone. It’s something I hear all the time, from...

When it comes to nutrition, one of the most common struggles I hear isn’t a lack of motivation. It’s confusion. There’s just so much...

For many people, the word gym  still carries a certain stigma. It evokes images of fitness influencers, protein shakes, and wall-to-wall...

If you’ve ever wondered what I actually do, or why I’ve chosen this work, you’re not alone. On paper, I help people improve their health,...

We live in an age where comfort is not only accessible, it’s expected. Temperature-controlled environments, food delivered to our doors,...

For many decades, conventional wisdom viewed the mind and body as separate entities. If something was wrong in the body, the solution was...

Aspartame has been the subject of controversy for decades, with claims linking it to health risks like cancer and neurological damage....

Protein is one of the most debated nutrients in nutrition science. With conflicting recommendations and misinformation circulating...

The FDA’s recent decision to ban Red Dye 3 in food has sparked widespread debate and curiosity. While headlines and social media posts...

Human beings are social creatures by nature. Our behaviors, beliefs, and even our habits are profoundly influenced by the people we...