My latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com, looking at the recent exploration of the potential health risks of ultraprocessed food, and what to do about it from a food systems approach.

Do you absorb less calcium from lactose-free milk? How can you wrestle winter squash without losing a finger? How can you keep a lunch salad habit going in the cooler months and stay satisfied? I answer those questions in my latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com!

In my latest On Nutrition column in The Seattle Times, I Iook at what the research has to say about the power of physical activity to lower blood sugar levels and possibly prevent type 2 diabetes.

My latest blog post explores the all-to-common yearning to have our teenage bodies back...and why that desire is futile and counterproductive on so many levels.

In my latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com, I talk with expert food allergy dietitian Sherry Coleman Collins about why food allergies are more common, and offer smart tips for navigating food allergies for both adults who have food allergies and for parents of kids with allergies.

My latest blog post looks at the potential risks and benefits of pursuing intentional weight loss, by whatever means.

My latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com looks at the 2.0 version of the EAT-Lancet report on the "planetary health diet." Now, with a new focus on food insecurity.

My latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com looks at the benefits of ancient grains (think nutrition, texture and flavor) and offers a tasty recipe that unites quinoa and black beans with a tasty lime-cumin vinaigrette.

I'm a supporter of nutrition research (obviously), but what annoys the bejeezus out of me is when research is communicated poorly, and almost falsely. In my latest ON Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com, I look at one recent and fairly egregious example of this spin-and-miscommunication.

My latest blog post, looking at the science behind long-time advice to "not eat past 7 p.m." or "close the kitchen after dinner."

There's so much chatter online and elsewhere about "hormone-balancing diets" that when I came across a study looking at how diet patterns affect hormone levels and breast cancer risk in premenopausal women, I reached out to the lead researcher for my latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com.

In my latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com, I look at why a "healthy" gut microbiome is not one-size-fits all, despite what some information floating around out there suggests. (Perfectionism and diet culture manage to creep in everywhere, unfortunately!)

The me from 2012 had a utopian ideal of what "healthy eating" meant that was frankly a bit elitist and healthiest. In my latest "Know Better, Do Better" post, I take that cringe-worthy 2012 post and dissect it, offering commentary on where I was then, and what I do and don't agree with now.

My latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com looks at the "gut-heart axis," and some of the ways the health of your gut microbiome can influence your cardiovascular health.

How did berries and plants from faraway places get elevated to the pinnacle of 'superfood' status when so many foods available in your local grocery store or farmers market offer the same nutritional benefits? In my latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com, I explore 'everyday superfoods.'

Do you believe, ‘I’ll never be able to change’? When thinking about changing a habit or behavior, we can carry a lot of ambivalence. We see benefit in changing…but also in not changing. We see costs in sticking to the status quo, but also in making changes.    Learn more in my latest blog post!

My latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com, I address some perpetual confusion about ounces and grams as they relate to protein, and answer questions about if fermented foods are more than a fad, and if reports that the Blue Zones are bunk are true.

My latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com, in which I squeeze the 4,772 words of notes I took while watching the "Biggest Loser documentary" into about 585 words. I'm not gonna lie...it wasn't easy!

In my latest blog post, I look at why becoming more self-compassionate isn't just some fluffy self-indulgent endeavor. It can have real benefit for both physical and mental health. I also offer tips and resources to cultivate more self compassion in your own life.

Are potatoes healthy? Not healthy? Does it "depend" on how you eat them? I explore the idea that potatoes are "unhealthy," along with some recent research, in my latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com .

My latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com, looking at new research on preventing age-related cognitive decline.

A conversation with a new client was the inspiration for my latest blog post, looking at some of the weight-based misconceptions that can get in the way of timely and appropriate eating disorder treatment. (I blame weight-centric healthcare and societal beliefs for much of this disconnect.)

My latest On Nutrition in @seattletimes.com, talking about clickbait and influencer nonsense about protein recommendations. I also talk about what the, you know, actual SCIENCE says!

What would your summer look like if you weren't concerned about your body's size, shape or ability? Heck, what would your whole YEAR look like? My latest blog post:

n my latest On Nutrition column for @seattletimes.com, I raise some questions about that new "it's diet not exercise that's making people fat" study that's getting attention everywhere. (I use the word fat as a neutral descriptor of body size, btw.)

My latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com, looking at new data from the International Food Information Council suggesting that consumer confidence in the U.S. food supply is at an all-time low.

Sometimes I get the stupidest emails right when I'm trying to decide what to write about for my next column in @seattletimes.com. This was one of those times. Thanks, stupid email!

That quote’s from one of my clients, who is a gardener. We talked about how, as gardeners, it’s important to accept that a garden needs regular tending, and even vigilance. And how as humans seeking body liberation, it’s important to accept that this too needs regular tending, and even vigilance.

My On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com last week, looking at (sigh) the return of the "Dirty Dozen" list. We need less fear, more fruits and veggies!

I just can't even with the nonsense about personal responsibility for health when all of our health support systems and infrastructure are being dismantled and eroded at every turn. Get a clue, Bobby.

My recent On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com. In case you need more motivation to eat enough fiber!

My latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com, looking at what we know and don't know about the role of nutrition in reducing prostate cancer risk, as well as its role in primary vs. secondary prevention.

My latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com, answering these reader questions: Is polenta really a whole grain? How long are canned foods safe to eat? Is picky eating a sign of anorexia?

My latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes.com, looking at why some types of "picky" eating in kids isn't worth worrying about, but others are.

Love your morning java? Me too! In my latest On Nutrition column for @seattletimes.com, I look at some interesting new research looking at the benefits/risk of different types of brew methods...plus what to know if you like to drink coffee all day.

In the latest issue of Today's Dietitian Magazine, I take a deep, deep dive into protein recommendations. How much is enough, and is more really better? www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/...

Same day, two very different headlines. Without reading either article, who do you think he wants to be healthy? That's right, people who can afford organic produce and gym memberships + have job/life flexibility so they can choose to make "health" their personal responsibility/second job.

A good read by Dr. Mara Gordon!

The NIH may try to muzzle researchers who have the audacity (🙄) to talk about health equity, but guess what! I don't work for the NIH. So health equity (and censorship of scientists) is exactly what I'm talking about in my latest On Nutrition column for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.

My latest blog post, looking at ways to feel more grounded, indoors or out.

Feeling a little anxious about increasing food prices? You're not alone. In my latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social, I explore some ways of adapting. Not a cheerful topic, but I know it's one that most of us are thinking about right now!

My latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social looks at how bananas it would be to try to follow the recommended daily intakes of every food that has an expensive randomized controlled trials to "back it up." Including a recent mango study that just about sent me over the edge!

My latest blog post. And TGIF...my garden is calling to me!

Your body is supposed to change. You're not supposed to look like a teenager when you're 35, 45, 55, 65, 75.  Girls are supposed to put on weight to prepare for puberty.  Your post-pregnancy body is supposed to look different than your pre-pregnancy body (you created a human, for goodness sake!).

My latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social, pushing back against the idea that next-gen weight loss medications have made exercise obsolete--or at least, arguing why they shouldn't!

My latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social, in case you needed a little extra incentive to spend time outside, perhaps gardening or spending time in the woods?

Your doctor recommended a GLP-1 for weight loss. Now what? In my latest blog post, I offer some questions to ask your doctor (and yourself), and other essential, evidence-based information to consider so you can make an informed decision and honor your body autonomy.

My latest On Nutrition column in @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social, interviewing @foodvoicerd.bsky.social about her excellent new book. #nutrition #dietitian