May 10, 2022
Research around digestive health is constantly changing, and it is one of those areas where we don’t necessarily know all the answers. This week I interview RD Abby Langer on fighting nutrition misinformation and debunking some popular digestive health claims.
Abby Langer has been a Registered Dietitian since 1999. Abby is
passionate about all aspects of nutrition, from physiology to
teaching to cooking. Her approach to nutrition is permissive and
relaxed, and she is a true believer in living your best life
without dieting. She has written in depth about debunking fad diets
and nutrition myths and focuses on body respect and intuitive-style
eating.
When she’s not working, Abby loves running, spinning, discovering
new foods, and spending time with her husband and two
daughters.
We talk about:
- How Langer became passionate in fighting nutrition misinformation
- Some of the worst gut health offenders
- Current claims and popular myths in the digestive health field
- Tips for dietitians looking to tackle misinformation and what to watch for
- How to be vigilant when so many things look credible
- How to address when other dietitians promote things that aren’t evidence based
- The importance of keeping up to date with scientific research
- Tips to consider when trying to make sense of research findings and which types of evidence are stronger than others
Connect with Langer on her website at abbylangernutrition.com on Instagram @langernutrition or on Twitter or on her Facebook here as well!