The Nutrition Tea

03/11/2026

Just some thoughts to keep in mind. There is a place for wellness of course, but so much of it is unnecessary and predatory.

03/11/2026

Yup, totally makes sense. 🙄 So, there is money, but we’re not spending it to help people with healthcare, food access, and housing. Cool cool.

03/10/2026

Less expensive ≠ less healthy.
Shelf stable ≠ less healthy.

03/07/2026

So, I heard a certain Hollywood actor that is dating a Kardashian said ballet was a dying art. Well cheers to the dying art that I pursued as an adult that let me tap into my creativity, flexibility, musicality, and utter joy. I enjoy this dying art 3x a week.🩰

03/07/2026

New newsletter is out today. In case you missed it, our HHS Secretary received a performance review from The Lancet and it was not good.

The Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services got a performance review, and it was NOT good.

03/06/2026

It’s kind of hard to choose. What else can we add to this list?

03/05/2026

Lots of random thoughts about food and nutrition this week so it was hard to narrow it down. But when you stop and think about the “rules” that we have regarding food, you realize how silly and untrue many of them are.

03/05/2026

Dietitians exist. It’s great for doctors to receive more education on nutrition, but dietitians actually have to earn a masters in nutrition/nutrition science (in the U.S).

03/04/2026

I’m obviously all for food science and safety. However, we also need to recognize and acknowledge cultural practices that have occurred for years. I’m also acknowledging that multiple diasporas, countries, and continents have entered the chat. 😂

03/04/2026

Nutrition is nuanced but it doesn’t have to be as complicated as we’re making it. We need a variety of foods in order for our bodies to function. We don’t have to “max” out on a particular food/food group.

03/04/2026

Nutrition isn’t always black and white. It’s not always the food alone, but also how we eat it. And of course all foods fit.

03/03/2026

There are many truths that can exist.