My new post was published on Boston Magazine’s Hub Health page today and I think it’s too important not to share on my own blog! Maybe you have heard about the recent Kashi scandal. The company is under fire for using the word “natural” on its products. Why? Because they also contain genetically modified organisms. […]

“Its organic, so it must be good for you, right?” This statement is a misconception that I and many other dietitians have observed since organic became a mainstream marketing technique, is now proven to have an impact on individual’s perception of a food.  The organic label has a “halo effect” where the food’s taste is considered […]