Credible Nutrition Information

Credible and reliable nutrition information including reviews of popular diets and the science of nutrition by Registered Dietitian Ann Kent.

What is Hoppiness? The Origin Story of Peas and Hoppiness

Peas and Hoppiness. Yes, it’s a food pun. No, it’s not a typo – it’s spelled with an “O.” As in “hops,” like what’s used

5 Reasons Not to Subscribe to a Meal Kit Delivery Service

Should you subscribe to a meal kit delivery service instead of a meal planning service? Here’s what to consider before you sign up.

What is a Flexitarian Diet?

A “Flexitarian” eating pattern offers a way to reduce meat and animal protein for a more eco-friendly diet without becoming vegetarian or vegan.

Many

The Pro(tein)s and Cons of the Vegetarian Diet

In 2016 a nationwide poll of Americans showed approximately 3.3% of people identify as vegetarian or vegan (1).

For reasons from environmental to animal

Emotional Hunger: How to Nourish Your Soul

Emotional hunger.

I bet I don’t even have to define it. I bet - intuitively - you know what I’m talking about.

In the

The “Basics” of the Alkaline Diet

Question: What’s the fastest way to increase the cost of a bottle of water?
Answer: Add some common minerals to raise the pH and slap

Intermittent Fasting: The Myth of Six Small Meals

Almost daily I have a conversation with a client who is attempting to eat three small meals plus three small snacks per day.

Keto Burrito: The Ketogenic Diet (Hold the Tortilla)

My friend, put down that bagel and walk away. Don't you know carbohydrates are evil?

Low-carb diets have become increasingly popular in the last several decades,

One Diet to Rule them All

It's no secret that diets are hard to follow. If you've ever felt the effects of "yo-yo dieting" and the cycle of weight loss/weight regain

Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity, or Wheat Allergy? The Gluten-Free Diet

Should you eat gluten-free? Learn about Celiac Disease, Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Wheat Allergy, and the gluten-free diet.

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