Eat Real Food: 2026 Guidelines Catch Up With Science
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans — the nation’s federal nutrition advice, updated every five years.1 For the first time in history, the Guidelines align with current...
I Wore a Glucose Monitor for a Month—Here’s What Surprised Me
As a nutritionist, I’ve spent years helping people balance blood glucose (or blood sugar) through diet and lifestyle. However, I’ve often struggled with maintaining a healthy fasting morning glucose despite having a low-sugar diet and engaging in regular exercise. It...
The Ultra-Processed Food Trap & Metabolic Meltdown
In a 2024 Sanoviv article, it was noted that 93% of American adults are metabolically unhealthy, a mind-boggling and disturbing statistic.1 It’s easy to understand why this is true. In today’s fast-paced world, convenience often dictates what ends up on our plates,...
Friend of Foe? The Real Story Behind Seed Oils
As trends come and go, certain foods are demonized. First it was fat, then sugar, cholesterol, carbohydrates, grains, nuts, wheat, corn, fruits, vegetables, and more. Now, seed oils are the new food enemy. Seed oils are in everything from salad dressings and fast...