UPFs in Schools Join me + other school food experts on Sept 17 @ 1 pm ET for “Reducing Ultra-Processed Meals: The Next Chapter in School Food” - the second webinar in the three-part Healthy School Food for Thought series hosted by Chef Ann Foundation Register: bit.ly/4c3dOTY

MAHA Report The new report gets some things right - better diets, more activity, less exposure to chemicals. But ignoring solid science in favor of “whim & whimsy” (like deep-frying in beef tallow) won’t improve children’s health. Evidence-based nutrition will. www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/h...

#SchoolFoodReimagined We’ve got something exciting cooking with Eat Real Certified…and it’s about the future of school meals. Stay tuned for the big reveal this Thursday!

Just published! Congrats to lead authors, Dalia Perelman & Elisa Caffrey, on publishing "Unpacking Food Fermentation" in Advances in Nutrition. They explore what we know (and don’t) about fermented foods & why clearer definitions & research matter. 🔗 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Beans, Peas and Lentils Good for your health, your budget, and the environment, as engagingly revealed by Anahad O'Connor www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

🎉Emmy-Nominated! “You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment” — the @netflix docuseries featuring our @stanford Twins Study — is up for an Emmy in the Outstanding Lifestyle Program category! What a powerful nod to science communication and good research.

🌱🍓Farm to Table Camp For the 14th year, we're partnering w/ @SantaClaraUSD on their 11-acre farm in Sunnyvale, CA. Kids garden, cook, & learn where food comes from. We're thrilled to support the district's new greenhouse w/ help from @ardmore_health. www.svvoice.com/new-greenhou...

IGNITE Firefighters' Health Study We’re fired up to partner with @SFFDPIO + sffcpf.org on a groundbreaking study asking: Can a whole-food, plant-based diet help reduce cancer risk in firefighters? Big questions, bold science, and more exciting updates to come soon!

Huberman Lab podcast Had a great time chatting with Andrew Huberman on his podcast about all things food & health - popular diets, protein myths, gut health, food allergies & more. Grateful to have had the opportunity to share evidence-based nutrition insights. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vQZ...

New Publication: FeFiFo-MOMS Methods Our latest publication outlines our FeFiFo-MOMS study design, paving the way for future research on how diet during pregnancy impacts the microbiomes of mom & baby—an area still not well understood. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Unapologetic Deliciousness Talk This is my 2nd attempt to give this talk in Vallejo, CA @ Touro University. The first attempt on Dec 5, 2024 coincided w/ a California earthquake & automatic tsunami warning that led to evacuating campus, including me. 😱🌊 (there was no tsunami)

Excited to Present at #CIAHKHL For 20+ years, the Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives conference has united healthcare and culinary arts to improve access to healthy, affordable food. See you there? Learn more at www.healthykitchens.org/schedule

Anti-transgender executive order @melissamichelson.bsky.social comments on the Executive Order and cites her scholarly work for the past decade on why this can lead to real harm for transgender people blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...

Believe Science, Not Hype RFK Jr. & influencers call seed oils "poison," but research shows they can be part of a healthy diet. The real issue? Misinformation. As @neiltyson says, “Science is true, whether or not you believe in it.” My @MSNBC op-ed: www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Nutrition Consensus over Controversy Nutrition topics can feel like a battleground in the media, but with the right context, there’s actually more consensus than controversy. I unpack this and clear up confusion during a recent Mayo Clinic podcast. 🎤: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU_3...

Healthy New Year Webinar Excited to join Wellness Wednesday on Jan 15 at 11 AM PT. I’ll share insights on what to eat (and avoid) for better health, plus tackle nutrition misinformation and how diet info can get 'ultra-processed.' Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Dietary Guidelines After 2 years, 421 pages, and countless hours, the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee submitted its recommendations. I spoke with @StanfordMedicine “Scope" about the science, politics, and equity shaping what’s on our plates. scopeblog.stanford.edu/2024/12/19/d...

US News & World Report - Best Diets @usnews has just released the #BestDiets ratings for 2025. I am honored to be on the panel reviewing these diets. I offered my expertise in evaluating each of the rated diets in different categories. health.usnews.com/best-diet

Big news for beans🌱 As part of the '25 US Dietary Advisory Committee, we recommended putting beans, peas, & lentils at the top of MyPlate's protein section instead of meat. Why? They have protein, fiber, and no saturated fat. Small swap, big impact! www.cnn.com/2024/12/12/h...

🎥 Does science stream better on Netflix? Last week I had the honor of presenting at Stanford Medicine's Grand Rounds, where I shared lessons on blending science with pop culture. Curious about the power of science communication? This talk is for you! 🎤 youtu.be/1IfpZhM_o4o?...

How Diet-Health Misinformation Gets Ultraprocessed: Exposing Hidden Agendas and Distorted Narratives Honored to be part of this discussion. Wednesday Dec 11, noon PST My talk will be: Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee: Industry Influence? Spoiler alert: I'm very IMPRESSED with DGAC process!

Stanford Medical Grand Rounds This was fun! Weds Dec 11th I got to present at MGR. 8-9 am "Communicating What to Eat: To Netflix of Not" It will be recorded and available later for those who couldn't be there in person.

Dr Professor Dean Ms Marathon My AMAZING wife, @melissamichelson.bsky.social , just finished her 18th marathon this morning….in Honolulu. Awesome finishing time. Looks fresh as a daisy?! How does she do it! 🤷 Crazy! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏅

Plant-Protein & Heart Health New research: Eating more plant protein may cut heart disease risk. The key isn't just protein—it's the fiber & lower saturated fat in plant-based options vs. animal proteins. Prioritize fiber & cut sat fat for heart health. www.healthline.com/health-news/...

Fighting Nutrition Misinformation Join me at @TrueHealthINIT’s online symposium, "How Diet-Health Misinformation Gets Ultraprocessed" on 12/11. Let’s tackle nutrition misinformation & share solutions for a healthier future. 🔗 Agenda + Registration: thi.today/11dec

Giving Thanks Great day of family, friends, and delicious food yesterday. All four of our boys are home this weekend. So much to be thankful for…. ….including leftovers! 😋

Stanford Food Summit 2024 Pictures and videos are available from our Nov 1st event. Keynote by Doerr School of Sustainability Dean Arun Majumdar, and expert panels on Food and Sustainability and Food is Medicine. Brief write up on the event 👇 med.stanford.edu/foodsummit/n...

Brilliant study design - @kevinh-phd.bsky.social Great write-up #SandeeLamotte @cnn.com "Hall and his team ...[are] testing diets with 80% of calories from ultraprocessed foods that are low in energy density and relatively low in hyperpalatable foods." www.cnn.com/2024/11/22/h...

Who's responsible for chemical additives in food? Thx @anahadoconnor "In many cases, it’s not the FDA that decides if chemical additives are safe to use in food. Instead, it’s the companies that make and sell the products that contain them." washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

The Presidential Pardon for Turkeys - Nonsense Peter Singer shares the history of the President pardoning turkeys at Thanksgiving. Accompanied by many facts. Helpful perspective. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/o...

Seed Oil Sanity Thx @alicegcallahan for bringing some sanity to this topic. Important perspectives from Harris (OmegaQuant), Lichtenstein (Tufts), & Decker (UMass Amherst). With what/instead of what? With UPF - not good Instead of butter/lard - better www.nytimes.com/2024/11/09/w...

We MUST rely on Science Nutrition is complicated Food additives, ultra-processed foods, & their health impacts are topics of ongoing debate. But when it comes to reshaping America's food system one thing is clear: we MUST rely on science and evidence-based solutions. www.wbur.org/onpoint/2024...