Revolutionizing Weight Loss: How a New App Supports Healthy Meal Planning
A new online weight management program, EMPOWER, combines meal planning, dietitian support, and the innovative MealPlot feature to promote healthy weight loss.
Kay Halvorsen
Kay Halvorsen, editor of SuchDiet, grew up near Portland, Oregon, and grew more and more interested in health and wellness. She earned a degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley, where her interest in evidence-based health practices flourished. After graduating, Kay worked as a health journalist for a leading wellness magazine and later as a content strategist for a nutritional supplement brand. She combines her expertise in writing and wellness to curate engaging, science-backed content for SuchDiet. Dedicated to empowering readers with practical advice, Kay also enjoys yoga, hiking, and experimenting with plant-based recipes in her spare time.
Revolutionary Diet Inspired by Non-Industrialized Societies Promises Better Health Outcomes
A new study reveals the NiMe diet, inspired by non-industrialized eating patterns, significantly improves health by enhancing gut microbiome and lowering chronic disease risk.
Why Establishing Healthy Habits Takes Longer Than You Think
Research reveals forming healthy habits takes 59 to 335 days—far longer than the myth of 21 days—highlighting the need for patience and strategic planning.
Intermuscular Fat: A Hidden Risk Factor for Heart Disease Revealed
Recent research reveals that intermuscular fat significantly increases heart disease risks, challenging BMI's effectiveness as a health metric.
Early Weight Gain in Pregnancy Linked to Fetal Fat Distribution and Health Risks
A NIH study links early excessive weight gain in pregnancy to increased fetal fat in the arms and abdomen, raising future health risk concerns.
Gut Microbiota’s Role in Bile Acid Regulation and Metabolic Health Unveiled
A study reveals that gut microbiota regulate bile acids and metabolism by producing BA-MCYs, highlighting the crucial host-microbe interplay for metabolic health.
New Study Reveals How Food Memories Influence Eating Habits and Weight Gain
A study reveals that specific neurons in the hippocampus encode memories of sugar and fat, impacting eating habits and potentially contributing to obesity.
Small-Scale Fisheries: A Crucial Solution for Global Food Security and Livelihoods
A landmark study reveals that small-scale fisheries, vital for food security and livelihoods, contribute nearly 50% of global fish catch yet remain underrecognized and unsupported.
Study Links Red Meat Consumption to Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline
A study links high processed red meat consumption to increased dementia risk, suggesting healthier protein swaps may boost cognitive health and mitigate decline.
College Students Gain Muscle, Not Fat, During Holiday Weight Increase
New research reveals college students gain weight over the holidays as muscle rather than fat, contrasting with older adults' experiences.