Posts by Michele Payn
Do dollar stores help meet dietary needs? Episode 132
Would consumers be healthier with fewer dollar stores? While the plethora of expanding bargain chains across the country offer fewer nutrient-dense choices than other food retailers, Dr. Sean Cash says some consumers benefit from having dollar stores nearby.
Read MoreScience & sensationalism on the food plate: Episode 131
Algorithms. Shortened attention spans. Competition from uncredentialed food influencers. In communicating science, even the best in nutrition may occasionally fall prey to the siren song of sensationalism in an effort to deliver evidence-based information.
Read MoreThe gluten lie: Episode 130
The gluten-free market is valued at over two billion dollars. RDN and farmer Heidi Wells asks if so many people really need to avoid this protein?
Read MoreDairy safety and cognitive dissonance: Episode 129
Is milk safe to drink? Yes, if it’s pasteurized. Immunologist Dr. Andrea Love explains why and how viruses are a normal part of life.
Read MoreCutting through nutrition science noise: Episode 128
Are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans actually killing us? Dr. Adrian Chavez has a unique perspective for dietitians and everyone interested in food.
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