Cramps. Cravings. Fatigue. For many, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) brings physical and emotional symptoms that disrupt daily life. The most common signs tend to appear toward the end of the luteal phase, in the days leading up to menstruation. The a…
Pop quiz time…Which nutrient goes by the name B9? A) BiotinB) NiacinC) RiboflavinD) Folate If you guessed Folate, you're RIGHT! Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is one of the eight micronutrients that makes up the B-complex family of vita…
This article was written and submitted by Dietetic Intern, Christine Beckel. Reviewed by Colleen Sloan Protein is the macronutrient largely associated with muscle growth and maintenance, and rightly so. There is no denying that amino acids (the end…
Researchers at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston used ChatGPT-4o to scan over 17,000 outpatient notes from providers treating adults with asthma and obesity between 2020 and 2023. The prompts were simple: Is asthma being discussed? …
Don't waste your time writing meal plans (like I did)! We’ve all had patients ask for a meal plan. But let’s be real—how many actually follow it? Spoiler alert: NONE! (okay maybe 2%) Meal plans fail because they assum…
What You Need to Know Big news in the world of obesity medicine: The Lancet Commission just released a groundbreaking report redefining obesity—not just as excess weight, but as a condition characterized by excess adiposity, w…
The words we choose can either build trust and collaboration or shut down dialogue. A recent paper published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings caught my eye because it highlights the power of language—and the harm of certain “never-wo…
The Hims & Hers Super Bowl ad made some bold claims—about weight loss, Big Pharma, and a healthcare system designed to keep us "sick & stuck." But how much of it is true, and how much is just smart marketing? Let’s break it down…
Did you know that plant-based foods require less land, water, and energy to produce? In fact, producing 1 pound of beef requires 1,800 gallons of water, while growing 1 pound of veggies only takes around 39 gallons! In addition to benefiting the env…
The landscape of alcohol consumption guidance is shifting significantly. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has just released a groundbreaking advisory highlighting the direct connection between alcohol consumption and cancer risk, urging a warni…