You might have heard, “comparison is the thief of joy.” You might also find it really hard not to compare. Body image comparisons in this appearance obsessed society is natural but is not very helpful.  Body image dissatisfaction impairs our quality of life and is associated with depression, unhealthy diet and exercise behaviors, and eating […]

What is Orthorexia? Is it possible, or even healthy, to be a perfect eater? In today’s health-conscious world, the pursuit of a balanced diet and lifestyle is encouraged. Extreme dietary changes, like cutting out entire food groups, can even be commended. However, it is possible for a fixation on perfect eating to go too far […]

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are no longer used only by people with diabetes. Social media, wellness influencers, and biohacking culture have popularized CGMs as tools for optimizing blood sugar, energy, metabolism, and even weight. But is wearing a CGM actually helpful if you don’t have diabetes? And could constant access to blood sugar data do […]

Protein is everywhere right now. From protein coffee and protein chips to social media claims that you need way more protein to be healthy, build muscle, lose weight, or balance hormones — protein has become the centerpiece of modern diet culture. But while protein is an essential nutrient, the current protein craze often oversimplifies how […]

Cheers to another year around the sun! The New Year can bring a lot of excitement for the possibilities and opportunities to come, but it can also stir up some pressure to change. You know the old adage, “New Year, new me.” We can’t even go grocery shopping without being bombarded with diet-y messaging urging us to buy their “detox” powders or weight loss cookbooks.