Health Risks

2 articles

Why Dietitians Tell Daily Diet Soda Drinkers to Slow Down: The Science Behind the Caution

Dietitians advise caution on daily diet soda consumption, citing observational studies that link it to health issues and proposing biological mechanisms like insulin confusion and gut microbiome disruption. While causation isn't proven, the consistent associations warrant a closer look at your habits.

Dr. Lena Hanson·October 26, 2026

A selection of high-protein snack sticks, some whole and some broken, displayed under dramatic lighting to symbolize the contrast between their marketing and actual health implications.

Healthy Bites

Are Protein Meat Sticks Actually Healthy? A Label-Reading Framework for the Truth

Protein snack sticks are convenient and protein-rich but remain processed meats classified as Group 1 carcinogens. This article provides a five-point label-reading framework to identify better occasional choices within the category.

Dr. Lena Hanson·June 26, 2026