Will Cutting Carbs Help Me Lose Weight?

Diana J. Smith

Nutrition  |  Weight Loss December 13, 2021  |  By: Whitney E. RD Is it necessary to cut carbs to lose weight? On this episode of The WERD, we’re looking at the evidence behind low-carb diets and weight loss.  These days it seems like everyone is afraid of the big bad carb, […]

China’s COVID Wave Is Coming

Diana J. Smith

In China, a dam seems on the verge of breaking. Following a wave of protests, the government has begun to relax some of its most stringent zero-COVID protocols, and regional authorities have trimmed back a slew of requirements for mass testing, quarantine, and isolation. The rollbacks are coming as a […]

Australian Grassfed Steak Tacos — Diet Assassinista

Diana J. Smith

Australian Grassfed Steak Tacos Time: 30 Minutes + Dry Brining (optional)Serves 4 Ingredients2 Australian grassfed strip steaks, about 1 ½ lbsKosher salt1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tbsp capers, drained2 cloves garlic½ bunch cilantroExtra virgin olive oil1/2 tsp lime juiceCanola oil, for frying12 small corn tortillasA handful of small nasturtiums or baby arugula4 […]

Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins |

Diana J. Smith

Pumpkin oatmeal muffins are the perfect fall breakfast, or dessert! Happy October! Fall weather is finally here for real.  I’m always torn between being sad summer is over and being excited for fall. I love the fall- football, pumpkin everything, and my birthday! After attending FNCE (a dietitian conference) in […]