Apple cider vinegar is claimed to blunt your blood sugar response to food. I used @LevelsHealth to run some n-of-1 experiments and was VERY surprised by the results. Check out my latest video for the full deep dive into ACV drinks, dressings, and gummies.
As a nutrition scientist, I’m very intrigued about the potential for direct-to-consumer CGM devices for personalized health. I tried out the @nutrisenseio CGM package and worked with their dietitian to implement some healthy, sustainable tweaks. Check out my full review.
Calling all students! Each week, I'm releasing a series of mini-lectures on the science of macronutrients. These are lectures are pretty different from my typical Nourishable deep dives, but I hope that they'll be helpful to all the students out there! This week's series covers overarching concepts in metabolism.
Ever wondered what the glycemic index actually is? I drink a VERY sugary drink to demonstrate!
Check out my entry for the #VeritasiumContest where the challenge was to explain a counterintuitive concept in science. I'd say #microbiome energy harvesting fits the bill!
@InsideTracker sent me their Ultimate test and InnerAge product to try out - looks like I have some optimizing to do if I want to "reverse" aging! Check out my video review for the full experience and enter the giveaway June 15-22 for a chance to try it out yourself info.insidetracker.com/LaraGiveaway
Premiering a new video today! When an MLM distributor tells me that their supplement cures food allergies then I put on my science hat. There were MANY layers of deceptive health and income claims. Have you participated in, or been recruited for MLMs? What was your experience?
It's a weird year for Christmas. Here's our holiday video card to you.
I've had an on again, off again relationship with food tracking apps. Have you used food tracking apps? Do any of these perspectives resonate with you?
I’m Dr. Lara Hyde, the creator and host of Nourishable. I started Nourishable to share my analytical approach gained from my PhD in nutritional biochemistry to make sense of nutrition in the media. Through my videos, I’ll help you navigate the facts under the fads so you can make informed choices to lead a happy, healthy and evidence-based lifestyle. That’s what science tastes like.