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I’ve been writing the column “On Nutrition” for The Seattle Times since 2012. You can visit my author page on the Times’ website to peruse the archives (all articles © Carrie Dennett).
I also write regularly for The Washington Post, Today’s Dietitian magazine and Environmental Nutrition newsletter, and you’ll find links to those articles below.
OTHER ARTICLES
- Orlando’s best cuisine–forget the theme parks (Today’s Dietitian, August/September 2022)
- Hypertensive disorders and kidney disease in pregnancy (Today’s Dietitian, June/July 2022)
- What’s new in osteoporosis prevention? (Today’s Dietitian, June/July 2022)
- The myths and facts about postbiotics (Today’s Dietitian, June/July 2022)
- Frozen seafood (Today’s Dietitian, April/May 2022)
- Brain health: Behind the MIND diet (Today’s Dietitian, March 2022)
- Hypertension and body weight (Today’s Dietitian, February 2022)
- The gut-lung axis (Today’s Dietitian, January 2022)
- Nuts and seeds in food formulations (Today’s Dietitian, November/December 2021)
- Sports nutrition for bariatric athletes (Today’s Dietitian, October 2021)
- Mindfulness and heart health (Today’s Dietitian, August/September 2021)
- Trauma-informed nutrition care (Today’s Dietitian, June/July 2021)
- New guidance for IBS (Today’s Dietitian, May 2021)
- Bone health and the gut microbiome (Today’s Dietitian, May 2021)
- Soy antinutrients (Today’s Dietitian, April 2021)
- Cognitive health supplements: Behind the hype (Today’s Dietitian, April 2021)
- A study claimed to end the ‘fat but fit’ debate. But it had its own problems. (Washington Post, March 3, 2021)
- Medicinal mushrooms (Today’s Dietitian, March 2021)
- Collagen supplements (Today’s Dietitian, February 2021)
- Diet’s role in opioid recovery (Today’s Dietitian, January 2021)
- Diabetes drugs update (Today’s Dietitian, November/December 2020)
- Probiotics and immune health (Today’s Dietitian, October 2020)
- Government may suggest men limit alcoholic drinks to one per day (Washington Post, August 25, 2020)
- Veganism and eating disorders: Is there a link? (Washington Post, July 16, 2020)
- Social determinants of health: Looking beyond the individual (Today’s Dietitian, June/July 2020)
- Healthful fast food (Today’s Dietitian, June/July 2020)
- Dietary interventions for pancreatitis (Today’s Dietitian, June/July 2020)
- Skeptics of the Mediterranean diet (Today’s Dietitian, May 2020)
- Thinking about your weight? What you might be getting wrong about the Health at Every Size approach. (Washington Post, May 1, 2020)
- Four Intuitive Eating myths (Today’s Dietitian, April 2020)
- Exercise and eating disorders (Today’s Dietitian, March 2020)
- Traffic light diets label foods ‘red,’ ‘yellow’ and ‘green.’ That’s too black and white. (Washington Post, January 20, 2020)
- Do NAD-boosting supplements fight aging? Not according to current research. (Washington Post, November 26, 2019)
- The impact of exercise on the brain (Today’s Dietitian, November 2019)
- Beyond bread and beans: getting enough fiber when you have a food intolerance (Washington Post, November 4, 2019)
- Anorexia and the gut microbiome (Today’s Dietitian, October 2019)
- What is intuitive eating, and how do you do it? (Washington Post, September 11, 2019)
- Philly’s best cuisine (Today’s Dietitian, September 2019)
- Herring and pumpernickel, anyone? Introducing the Nordic diet. (Washington Post, August 12, 2019)
- Green tea catechins (Today’s Dietitian, August 2019)
- The many reasons a British writer was wrong to disparage Nike’s plus-size mannequins (Washington Post, July 17, 2019) Also appeared in The Lily.
- The power of produce (Today’s Dietitian, July 2019)
- The overlooked crisis of eating disorders among middle-aged women (Washington Post, June 17, 2019) Also appeared in The Lily.
- Hospital foodservice—moving towards a more liberalized approach (Today’s Dietitian, June 2019)
- Popular diet trends: Today’s fad diets (Today’s Dietitian, May 2019)
- Trying to get in shape for ‘swimsuit season’? You’re doing it wrong. (Washington Post, May 6, 2019) Also appeared in The Lily.
- Protein myths & facts (Today’s Dietitian, April 2019)
- The sugar in fruit doesn’t make it bad for you, despite some trendy diet claims (Washington Post, April 16, 2019)
- Weight bias in dietetics education (Today’s Dietitian, March 2019)
- Celery juice will not work miracles, no matter what you read on Goop (Washington Post, February 25, 2019)
- Paleo and veganism have given birth to peganism. But is this new diet any good for you? (Washington Post, February 4, 2019)
- Sprouted grains: modern trend, ancient method (Today’s Dietitian, February 2019)
- The ketogenic diet for weight loss (Today’s Dietitian, January 2019)
- Cookies are not the enemy: Smarter ways of thinking about food during the holidays (Washington Post, December 10, 2018)
- Top 10 skills to build in 2019 (Today’s Dietitian, December 2018)
- It’s too early to take baby aspirin to cut ovarian cancer risk, but not too early to improve your diet (Washington Post, November 12, 2018)
- Fructans, not gluten, might cause wheat sensitivity. Here’s what you need to know. (Washington Post, November 6, 2018)
- The case for bread (Today’s Dietitian, November 2018)
- Discover local fish (Today’s Dietitian, October 2018)
- Healthful oils: The canola controversy (Today’s Dietitian, October 2018)
- Low-carb diets could lead to premature death, if you replace them with the wrong things (Washington Post, September 19, 2018)
- Dining in D.C (Today’s Dietitian, September 2018)
- How to eat mindfully in the real world—and that doesn’t mean distraction-free (Washington Post, August 16, 2018)
- Shaping the gut microbiota (Today’s Dietitian, August 2018)
- Toxins in the food system (Environmental Nutrition, August 2018)
- Plant-based diets and the gut microbiota (Today’s Dietitian, July 2018)
- Understanding GMOs (Environmental Nutrition, July 2018)
- Food safety: Blockchain technology (Today’s Dietitian, June 2018)
- Don’t join the clean plate club to fight food waste (Environmental Nutrition, June 2018)
- Seven reasons not to compliment someone on weight loss — and what to say instead (Washington Post, May 23, 2018)
- Is that gluten-free diet really gluten free? (Today’s Dietitian newsletter, May 2018)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (Today’s Dietitian, May 2018)
- PCOS: Diet’s role in this women’s health threat (Environmental Nutrition, May 2018)
- Will calorie counts on menu items do more harm than good? (Washington Post, April 8, 2018)
- The facts about fermented foods (Today’s Dietitian, April 2018)
- Cooling the fire of inflammation through your gut (Environmental Nutrition, April 2018)
- Film Review: Food Evolution (Food & Nutrition, March 28, 2018)
- Be kinder to yourself. Research shows it could make you healthier (Washington Post, March 20, 2018)
- Raising intuitive eaters (Today’s Dietitian, March 2018)
- Know when to go organic (Environmental Nutrition, March 2018)
- Inside food cravings: How to deal when you’re just dying to have that cookie (Washington Post, February 20, 2018)
- Understanding orthorexia (Today’s Dietitian, February 2018)
- The pros and cons of juicing for health (Environmental Nutrition, February 2018)
- Why you’re still hungry: 6 obstacles to healthy eating (The Washington Post, January 25, 2018)
- Five reasons not to diet in 2018, and what to do instead (The Washington Post, January 9, 2018)
- The health impact of weight stigma (Today’s Dietitian, January 2018)
- Pseudograins to the rescue (Environmental Nutrition, January 2018)
- Post-infectious IBS: The link between gastroenteritis and this troublesome digestive disorder (Today’s Dietitian, December 2017)
- Understanding organic pesticides (Environmental Nutrition, December 2017)
- Loving your food is (surprise!) good for you (The Washington Post, November 22, 2017)
- Concerned about inflammation? These foods may help (The Washington Post, November 1, 2017)
- Integrative nutrition: holistic cholesterol management (Today’s Dietitian, November 2017)
- Dietary supplement myth buster (Environmental Nutrition, November 2017)
- The totally unsexy path to healthy eating (and why we’re not following it) (The Washington Post, October 5, 2017)
- The future of nutrigenomics (Today’s Dietitian, October 2017)
- Say cheese, please! (Environmental Nutrition, October 2017)
- Are we putting too much blame on emotional eating? (The Washington Post, September 8, 2017)
- Organic dairy myths and facts (Today’s Dietitian, September 2017)
- The best of Chicago dining (Today’s Dietitian, September 2017)
- How and when to do a multivitamin (Environmental Nutrition, September 2017)
- Plant-based diet? Sure, but first understand what that really means (The Washington Post, August 9, 2017)
- Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency that most people fail to notice (Urbo, August 7, 2017)
- Reduce AGEs in your diet to live better (Environmental Nutrition, August 2017)
- Low-carb vs. low-fat: New research says it doesn’t really matter (The Washington Post, July 17, 2017)
- Cocoa—Tasty dessert and good medicine? (Today’s Dietitian, July 2017)
- Crohn’s disease: Healing with nutrition (Environmental Nutrition, July 2017)
- Despite the hype, intermittent fasting isn’t a magic weight loss cure (The Washington Post, June 15, 2017)
- Dynamics of Diabetes: Is sitting the new smoking? (Today’s Dietitian, June 2017)
- The benefits of balancing your plate (Environmental Nutrition, June 2017)
- Confused about what’s healthy? A new nutrition survey shows you’re not alone (The Washington Post, May 16, 2017)
- Potential perils of weight cycling (Today’s Dietitian, May 2017)
- Whole grains: Putting flavor first (Environmental Nutrition, May 2017)
- A healthy lifestyle doesn’t guarantee a long life, but it will add life to your years (The Washington Post, April 20, 2017)
- MNT in cystic fibrosis care—what RDs need to know (Today’s Dietitian, April 2017)
- Supplementing energy (Environmental Nutrition, April 2017)
- Yo-yo dieting isn’t just counterproductive—it could put you at risk (The Washington Post, March 28, 2017)
- Seafood: Fishing for answers [seafood, mercury and selenium] (Today’s Dietitian, March 2017)
- Want a productive work day? Watch what you eat (The Washington Post, March 2, 2017)
- 7 weight loss myths, debunked (Environmental Nutrition, March 2017)
- Exploring the microbiome-gut-brain axis (Today’s Dietitian, February 2017)
- 10 tips to fight osteoporosis (Environmental Nutrition, February 2017)
- How a full spice cabinet can keep you healthy (The Washington Post, January 26, 2017)
- Metabolically healthy obesity—An oxymoron or medical reality? (Today’s Dietitian, January 2017)
- Farro: An ancient grain for modern meals (Food & Nutrition, January/February 2017)
- Dairy fat debate (Environmental Nutrition, January 2016)
- 5 habits worth cultivating in 2017 (The Washington Post, December 29, 2016)
- It’s time to get over our fear of dietary fat (The Washington Post, December 12, 2016)
- Digestive wellness: Crohn’s disease (Today’s Dietitian, December 2016)
- How to eat for an energy boost (The Washington Post, November 3, 2016)
- Holiday eating (Today’s Dietitian, November 2016)
- Sure, ‘eat the rainbow’ — but don’t pass over these paler foods (The Washington Post, October 11, 2016)
- The truth about dairy fat (Today’s Dietitian, October 2016)
- Three reasons to load up on lutein-rich foods (Environmental Nutrition, October 2016)
- Beyond BMI: The other health markers you should be watching. (The Washington Post, September 27, 2016)
- What to say (or not to say) to your overweight child (The Washington Post, September 15, 2016)
- How RDs can help patients see clearly with the power of produce (Today’s Dietitian, September 2016)
- A no-nonsense guide to clean eating (Environmental Nutrition, September 2016)
- Genetically engineered salmon (Today’s Dietitian, August 2016)
- Weight loss success depends on sustainability (Environmental Nutrition, August 2016)
- Don’t believe those who say smaller, more frequent meals will control appetite (The Washington Post, July 21, 2016)
- Weight loss resistance — Myth or harsh reality? (Today’s Dietitian, July 2016)
- Better beverage choices (Environmental Nutrition, July 2016)
- What to know before trying to improve what you eat (The Washington Post, June 17, 2016)
- Organic Milk and Meat—Are They Healthier than Their Conventional Counterparts? (Today’s Dietitian, June 2016)
- Fuel your day with protein (Environmental Nutrition, June 2016) [full article viewable here]
- How to feed a happy, healthy gut (Washington Post, May 29, 2016)
- 5 reasons we regain weight (The Washington Post, May 6, 2016)
- Key ingredients of the Mediterranean Diet (Today’s Dietitian, May 2016)
- Busting the Top 10 carb myths (Today’s Dietitian, April 2016)
- Feed your gut with fiber (Environmental Nutrition, April 2016)
- The wonders of nuts & seeds (Today’s Dietitian, March 2016)
- Eat to see clearly (Environmental Nutrition, March 2016)
- Nutrition-focused physical exams (Today’s Dietitian, February 2016)
- Diet soda: a boon or bane for health (Today’s Dietitian, January 2016)
- DHEA supplements–a review of the evidence to find the truth behind the hype (Today’s Dietitian, November 2015)
- Pickle your produce–for your health, and taste (Environmental Nutrition, October 2015) [Full article viewable here]
- Eating to ease arthritis pain (Environmental Nutrition, September 2015)
- Processed foods: Problem or Panacea? (Today’s Dietitian, August 2015)
- Let food be your medicine (Environmental Nutrition, July 2015) [Full article viewable here]
- Nutrition is more than skin deep (Environmental Nutrition, May 2015)
- Lentil soup is fast, filing, nutritious and thrifty (Seattle Times, January 16, 2013)
- Chicken soup: A cure for what ails you? (Seattle Times, January 6, 2013)
- Shop smart and save more money by using your inbox (Seattle Times, August 29, 2012)
- Shop off the beaten path for savings (Seattle Times, August 22, 2012)
- 10 tips for shopping at farmers markets without going broke (Seattle Times, July 17, 2012)
- Smash Your Food (Seattle Times, May 20, 2012)
- Shopping for local produce (Seattle Times, April 18, 2012)
JOURNAL ARTICLES
- Dennett, Carrie C and Simon, Judy. “The role of polycystic ovary syndrome in reproductive and metabolic health: overview and approaches for treatment.” Diabetes Spectrum, May 2015; 28(2): 116-20. PMID: 25987810
PODCASTS + GUEST POSTS
- Guest post: Why taking culinary classes will benefit you and your clients (Food&Nutrition magazine’s Stone Soup Blog, April 1, 2016)
- Guest post: Escape winter by planning your summer garden (Food&Nutrition magazine’s Stone Soup Blog, January 26, 2016)
- Quoted: Iron in pregnancy–maintaining adequate intake for mother and child (Today’s Dietitian online, January 2016)
- Guest post: 5 tips to get your writing mojo back (Food&Nutrition magazine’s Stone Soup Blog, October 5, 2015)
- Guest post: The common denominators of a healthy diet (Food&Nutrition magazine’s Stone Soup Blog, January 27, 2015)
- Quoted: Six overrated foods (U.S. News & World Report Health “Eat + Run,” October 3, 2014)
- Podcast: Interview with Dr. Stephan Guyenet from Whole Health Source (The Science of Nutrition, August 17, 2014)
- Guest post: The diet common denominator (Kath Eats Real Food, June 10, 2014)
- Guest post: Should you consider going gluten free? (Nutrition Nuts and Bolts, February 7, 2014)
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