10/02/2026
I am a registered dietitian nutritionist. I’ve got a bachelors in science, 1000+ hours of supervised practice (plus I passed a credentialing exam), plus over 5 years of experience in the field …and I’m not afraid to use them!
Carbs are, after all, your body’s (especially your brain’s) preferred energy source.
The most nutrient-dense, healthful carb sources are whole fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Whole grains haven’t been processed as much as refined grains and therefore have more benefits to offer your body— including vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.
You don’t need juices to detox your body.
Your body literally has organs that are meant to detox your body— namely your liver, kidneys, intestines, lungs, and skin. They all have their part to play in getting rid of toxins. That’s literally their job.
To support these organs doing their jobs most efficiently:
•drink water
•eat a balanced diet
•limit alcohol
•avoid smoking
•sleep well
•move your body regularly
This kind of goes back to the carb thing.
Yes, fruit contains natural sugars. But it is not considered “high in sugar” because it also contains water, and fiber, and vitamins and minerals. The fiber in fruit helps slow down how fast your body digests and absorbs the sugar— which prevents rapid blood sugar spikes you would typically see when you eat “high sugar” foods.
Contrary to what the internet says, seed oils such as soybean, corn, sunflower, and canola, are not bad for you.
They are plant-based fats extracted from seeds.
Seed oils are often painted in a bad light because they are heavily used in ultra-processed, fried, and packaged foods; health risks in such foods come from the amounts of fat, added sugars, high sodium, and refined carbs—not the seed oils themselves.
Critics claim that the omega-6 fatty acids (linoleic acid) in seed oils cause chronic inflammation. However, large-scale studies show that omega-6 fats do not promote inflammation and are essential for health. It’s the ratios of omega-3 and omega-6 that is more of a cause for concern.
The reality with seed oils is replacing saturated fats (like butter or lard) with the unsaturated fats found in seed oils lo
