Debunking the Dangerous Promises Behind Bioma

by Madeline Basler | Sep 17, 2025 | Breaking News, Eating Disorders, GI Health, Gut Microbiome, Health, Intuitive Eating, Nutrition, Nutrition Questions, Supplements

Lately, I’ve had several clients and readers ask me about Bioma, a probiotic supplement that’s being heavily marketed online. The company claims it helps you lose weight, reduce cravings, balance your gut, fix your metabolism, and even improve mood, simply by...

One Fish, Two Fish, Farm Fish, Wild Fish: A Deep Dive into Choosing the Right Fish for Your Plate

by Madeline Basler | May 5, 2025 | Advice, General, Nutrition, What to Eat

Written by Hannah Segelnick, Intern   Wild-Caught vs. Farmed vs. Genetically Modified Fish: What Are You Really Eating? In today’s grocery aisles and restaurant menus, seafood lovers face a sea of choices—literally. Is your salmon farm-raised or wild-caught? Was...

Beyond the Gym: Does Creatine Boost Brain, Bone, and Muscle Health?

by Madeline Basler | Feb 17, 2025 | Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Supplements

Written by Jaclyn Korman, Intern What is Creatine? If you follow any fitness influencers or athletes, you may have heard them speak about creatine. Does it boost your brain, bone or muscle health?  Creatine is a chemical found in our bodies, naturally found in red...

Seed Oils: Not the Devil, But a Healthy Part of Your Diet?

by Madeline Basler | Nov 23, 2024 | Cooking, General, Intuitive Eating, Nutrition, Nutrition Questions, Research

When it comes to the debate over seed oils—such as canola, sunflower, safflower, and soybean oil—opinions are mixed. Some health experts and wellness influencers have demonized these oils, claiming they are unhealthy, inflammatory, or even toxic. But is this narrative...

The Effects of Eating Disorders on the Brain

by Madeline Basler | Mar 15, 2024 | Eating Disorders, eating disorders and the brain, Nutrition, Research

Below is a fantastic post written by Debbie Malakan our intern for the past six weeks.  It is very thorough, interesting and definitely eye-opening as well as well written. Eating disorders have serious, potentially life-threatening physiological and psychological...

Processed Foods and Health

by Madeline Basler | Feb 14, 2024 | Breaking News, Health, Intuitive Health, Nutrition, Nutrition Questions

Processed Foods and Health: What are they and can they fit in your diet? This week our intern Debbie Malakan and I got questions about processed foods quite a few times, therefore we did a bit of research and felt the need to clarify a few things:     What do you...