Christine Byrne
Eating disorder dietitian and journalist in Raleigh, North Carolina
It might surprise you to learn that personal trainers aren’t allowed to give nutrition advice, since so many of them do. Those with big social media followings do it publicly through the meal plans …
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Wellness culture loves the "you should strive to be the best version of yourself" schtick. But are those wellness "empowerment" messages actually empowering, if they're constantly undermining our …
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As a dietitian, I get countless questions about emotional eating. And in my work with clients, emotional eating is certainly something that we talk about. What often surprises people is the fact that …
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It's no secret that, as a dietitian, I'm against most dietary supplements. They're unregulated and typically unnecessary. But still, people ask me all the time: Are supplements worth it? And while my …
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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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