Have you ever considered what the limitations of scientific research are? What do we do with the limitations in nutrition science? Much of the conversation among nutrition scientists, outside the realm of eating disorders, revolves around various fad diets or approaches involving highly processed foods, intermittent fasting, and keto diets, among other trends. But the majority of this evidence may lack comprehensive scientific support.

During this conversation, I want you to stay in the gray area with us.

In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. A’nna Roby. Dr. A'nna Roby is an esteemed physiologist, author, speaker, and Registered Dietitian specializing in disordered eating and eating disorders. She received her Bachelor of Science from Cornell University where she studied nutritional sciences. A'nna was then accepted to the combined PhD/Registered Dietitian position at Cornell where she did her dietetic internship and PhD simultaneously, focusing on metabolism and body weight regulation. After her doctoral training, A'nna moved to Washington, D.C. and conducted research at the National Institutes of Health. She now runs a private practice in the Minneapolis area helping individuals cultivate a healthy relationship with food and their body.

Tweetable Quotes

“There's all this hype about intermittent fasting and keto and what so many people were so quick to jump on is that it is terribly restrictive. It's it's horrible for you. But it's not that there's zero evidence.” - Rachelle Heinemann

“It's somewhat of a privilege problem. Some people don't have access to real food or the resources to prepare real food.” - Dr A’nna Roby

"We have shown that intermittent fasting is no better than a traditional diet in terms of weight loss. There's nothing magical about it.” - Dr A’nna Roby

“For those of you who are eating breakfast at seven and lunch at one, we're talking to you. Have a snack.” - Rachelle Heinemann

Resources

Dr. A’nna Roby’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.annaroby/?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw%3D%3D

Dr. A’nna Roby’s Website - 

https://drannaroby.com/

 

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