Carrie Dennett

Pacific Northwest

Freelance Writer at Freelance

#WeightInclusive, #nondiet, #HAES registered dietitian, certified #IntuitiveEating counselor and journalist who helps people be healthier without dieting.

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Articles

Finding nutrition and enjoyment in summer’s fruit and vegetable bounty

1 week ago | seattletimes.com | Carrie Dennett

Summer is almost here, and with it comes a bounty of sweet fruits and luscious veggies. In northern climates like ours, when you try to eat as local and seasonal as possible, summer is a gift, because the produce is bursting with flavor and, even better, packed with nutrients.
Need a different reason to eat more fiber? How about microplastics?

2 weeks ago | seattletimes.com | Carrie Dennett

It’s an often-repeated nutrition fact: Most people in the U.S. aren’t eating enough fiber. Depending on age and sex, adults need 21 to 38 grams per day, but only 4% meet those recommendations. Most adults consume about half the recommended amount, even though fiber-rich diets have numerous health benefits, including better gut health, and reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer.
To enjoy your vacation more, ease jet lag’s fatigue and digestive woes

3 weeks ago | seattletimes.com | Carrie Dennett

If your summer travel plans include skipping over several time zones, the last thing you want to lose — other than your luggage or your passport — is valuable vacation time to jet lag. Jet lag happens when our body’s biological clock is out of sync with the time zone we’re currently occupying.
Can the right diet help men reduce their risk of prostate cancer?

1 month ago | seattletimes.com | Carrie Dennett

Prostate cancer has been in the news more than usual following former President Joe Biden’s recent diagnosis of an aggressive form of the disease. This comes on the heels of a report published in April in The Lancet that projects the number of cases of prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer in U.S. men, will double in the next 15 years, in part due to an aging population. Fortunately, there are numerous treatment options for prostate cancer, if watchful waiting is no longer enough.
Answers to your questions about polenta, canned food and picky eating

1 month ago | seattletimes.com | Carrie Dennett

In today’s column, I answer two questions based on my recent columns on adapting to higher food prices and picky eating. But first, a question about polenta:Would you consider polenta to be a whole grain? We enjoy it, seems more whole grain than white rice or white bread, but maybe I’m kidding myself. You’re not kidding yourself.
Environmental Nutrition: Debunking dietary deceptions: Do carbs actually make you fat?

1 month ago | arcamax.com | Carrie Dennett

There are a lot of claims about why we should avoid carbohydrates, including the claim that carbs make us “fat.” But is that actually true? A closer look at nutrition suggests that the devil is in the details. Added sugars, high-fructose corn syrup, and white flour are processed forms of carbohydrates.
Parents: Should you worry if your kid is a picky eater? What to know

1 month ago | seattletimes.com | Carrie Dennett

When a child has a limited palate and is reluctant to try new foods, it can be a source of anxiety for their parents. They might worry that their child isn’t getting all the nutrients they need. They may blame themselves for not “fixing the problem” and feel they are being judged for having a “picky” or “fussy” eater. But is this the parents’ fault? Yes and no. First, the yes — recent research suggests that food fussiness is largely a genetic trait, and kids have to inherit those genes from someone.
Environmental Nutrition: Debunking dietary deceptions: Do carbs actually make you fat? - Tribune Content Agency

1 month ago | tribunecontentagency.com | Carrie Dennett

There are a lot of claims about why we should avoid carbohydrates, including the claim that carbs make us “fat.” But is that actually true? A closer look at nutrition suggests that the devil is in the details. Added sugars, high-fructose corn syrup, and white flour are processed forms of carbohydrates.
Environmental Nutrition: Debunking dietary deceptions: Do carbs actually make you fat?

1 month ago | arcamax.com | Carrie Dennett

There are a lot of claims about why we should avoid carbohydrates, including the claim that carbs make us “fat.” But is that actually true? A closer look at nutrition suggests that the devil is in the details. Added sugars, high-fructose corn syrup, and white flour are processed forms of carbohydrates.
For health and well-being, exercise matters - no matter what you weigh

2 months ago | seattletimes.com | Carrie Dennett

One of several headlines from late last year that didn’t make me happy was this: “Ozempic killed diet and exercise.” The article it topped discussed how, now that we have next-generation weight loss medications, many people feel they don’t have to worry about things like nutritious food and physical activity.