I’m appalled constantly at the misinformation we nutrition experts are telling folks with diabetes. It’s all over the place. The “everything in moderation” mantra, and how we need to eat less meat, less fat, and more whole grains, is a pervasive theme drilled into young dietitians, and spread to the public through our dietary… Continue Reading
Diana Rodgers, RD
Food and Fiber: The Consumer Revolution
As you might know, Robb and I are HUGE fans of The Savory Institute. He and I were both invited to their recent conference in Boulder. Robb had another event he was committed to, but I hopped on a plane and was so thrilled to be a part of if. I have to say it… Continue Reading
How Much Protein/Meat Are We Actually Eating?
In my previous post, I illustrated that the optimal intake of protein for a healthy person on a 2,000 diet is about 100 grams or so, which is nearly double the RDA. Keeping with the theme of “Are We Really Eating Too Much Meat?” I’m going to look now at how protein Americans are eating,… Continue Reading
How Much Protein Do We Really Need?
Every time I watch a documentary on global warming, the idea of cutting down on energy consumption seems to get completely glossed over and the take away is: EAT LESS MEAT. I also hear this from the health community. When I was in school to become a dietitian, the constant message was that people are EATING WAY… Continue Reading
10 Charts to Show You Why You Probably Do Have the Time and Money to Eat Real Food
Sometimes, Robb likes to remind me that I can come off as, well… not the most warm and nurturing person in the world. I admit that my passion (and sensitivity) can sometimes come off as unsympathetic, but it’s only because I actually really give a shit about things. Maybe being a nutritionist was the wrong… Continue Reading
Should Vegan Parents be Jailed?
A couple of weeks ago, I was on a panel at Polyface Farm with some colleagues. It was part of the Food Freedom Fundraisers, a benefit for the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. We were discussing our rights to eat the foods that we feel best nourish our family. For the most part, I… Continue Reading
Why is it necessary to eat animals?
There are a lot of people who believe that it’s not “humane” to eat meat. I get it. On the surface, it can seem that the most humane thing to do is to not eat meat. Avoiding meat can also appear to be the best for sustainability and the “cleanest” way to eat. I understand… Continue Reading
12 Must-See Documentaries About Science, Nature & Culture
Is there a sad gap in your Sunday evening entertainment now that Game of Thrones is over for the season? Since my college days, I’ve been obsessed with documentaries, specifically ones about the science and the environment. Most of the films getting all the headlines these days show gruesome and disturbing clips of animal cruelty.… Continue Reading
Response to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Recent Vegan Video
A few people tagged me and Robb in a post that was floating around the interwebs recently, about how Arnold Schwarzenegger is now promoting vegan. “Less meat, less heat, more life.” he says. Because I feel that I’m spending a lot of time crafting responses every time I hear that meat is “bad” for health and… Continue Reading
Do We Need a Sugar Tax? Why Food Freedom Matters
Philadelphia is expected to pass a city-wide tax on soda this week. It’s unclear exactly where these funds will go. The potential tax money was originally marketed as a way to increase dollars for kids, mostly in the form of more pre-K programs, but recently the mayor announced the money will balance the city budget. In the Washington Post,… Continue Reading
