Christine Byrne
Eating disorder dietitian and journalist in Raleigh, North Carolina
We live in a wellness-obsessed culture. Dieting is commonplace, strenuous exercise is a way of life for many people, and it’s not uncommon to spend lots of time and money “eating clean” or “detoxing.” …
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As a registered dietitian, here's what I think of the 75 Hard: It's got virtually no proven benefits, and comes with a lot of risks. The now infamous 75 Hard challenge is a perfect case study in …
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To be honest, I’m amazed that Whole30 is still around. It’s the epitome of a fad diet, with its restrictive and unscientific rules and its short-term nature. And yet, 12 years after its creation, …
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Awareness for eating disorders is on the rise. But many people still have one burning question: "What does an eating disorder actually look like?" If you've been wondering this, the easy answer is …
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If you’ve already done some research into intuitive eating and Health at Every Size® (HAES), you may have heard of the “set point weight theory.” Essentially, set point weight is where your body lands …
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So I Googled GEM vitamins to see what the fuss was about. Within a few minutes of clicking through their site and all of its wellness-y rhetoric, I decided they were worth reviewing. They talk …
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