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The Myth of the One-Food Cure-All
Every few months, a new hero emerges. Blueberries reverse cognitive decline. Turmeric cures inflammation. Collagen fixes joints. Magnesium heals anxiety. Lion’s mane rebuilds the brain. And while each of these may have real benefits in the right context, the idea that one food or one supplement can solve a complex, long-standing health problem is deeply misleading. It’s not just biologically simplistic - it pulls your attention away from what actually moves the needle. When y
erin maurer
6 days ago4 min read


Food as Information, Not Morality
There's a quiet but powerful belief that shapes how many of us relate to food: Some foods are “good.” Some foods are “bad.” And what we eat says something about who we are. This belief is so deeply embedded in modern culture that it often feels invisible. We absorb it through wellness headlines, social media, clinical advice, and casual conversations. Over time, food becomes more than nourishment: it becomes a moral language. But what if food were not a moral issue at all? Wh
erin maurer
Jan 264 min read


The Quiet Shame of Trying to Get Better
There's a particular topic that often goes unspoken in conversations about health. It’s not the shame of not trying. It’s the shame of trying - and struggling anyway. For some people, that shame comes after doing everything they were told to do and still not getting better. For others, it comes much earlier, when they can’t seem to stick with a plan for more than a few days or a week. Different experiences, same quiet conclusion: something must be wrong with me . When Willpo
erin maurer
Jan 164 min read


Why Nutrition Advice Feels Confusing ... and What Actually Helps
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by nutrition advice, you’re not imagining it.
erin maurer
Dec 31, 20252 min read
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