Registered Dietitian

Aenya Greene, RD

Registered Dietitian passionate about nutrition that is simple, accessible, and evidenced based. Experienced in medical nutrition, diabetes, weight management, and digital health.

Registered Dietitian passionate about nutrition that is simple, accessible, and evidenced based. Experienced in medical nutrition, diabetes, weight management, and digital health.

Articles featuring  

Aenya Greene, RD

Person eating a bowl of porridge topped with banana slices, blueberries and honey at a wooden kitchen table beside a jar of oats.
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Opinion
Health

Is glyphosate actually dangerous? The science behind the weedkiller debate

Is glyphosate in food dangerous? Residues are usually below legal limits. We explain hazard vs risk, the gut microbiome research and the Monsanto Papers.
A golden waffle on a dark surface surrounded by scattered grains and wheat stalks in the background.
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Opinion
Nutrition

Do carbs make you gain weight? What the science shows

Do carbs make you fat? Not on their own. Weight change comes down to overall energy intake, and fibre-rich carbs can help you stay full. Here's the evidence.
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Opinion
Nutrition

Is eating two meals a day better for your health? What the evidence says

Is eating two meals a day better than three? We examine the evidence on meal frequency, time-restricted eating, gut health and overall health.
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Opinion
Health

Longevity supplements: promise, profit, but what's the proof?

With the global longevity supplement market booming, we inspect what supplements are more promise than proof.
Cross-sections of high-fibre fruits including apple, pear, kiwi and berries on a wooden board
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Opinion
Health

Does the type of fibre in fruit actually affect your blood sugar?

Does it matter whether your fruit contains more soluble vs insoluble fibre?
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Opinion
Health

Cancer cells do not “grow on plants”: what science really says about diet, meat and cancer

Influencers' advice claiming that cancer cells grow on plants, not fat, is both biologically incorrect and out of line with major cancer guidelines.
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Opinion
Nutrition

Is eating two meals a day better for your health? What the evidence says

Is eating two meals a day better than three? We examine the evidence on meal frequency, time-restricted eating, gut health and overall health.
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Opinion
Health

Do artificial sweeteners really make you fat?

Influencers claiming that artificial sweeteners make you fat ignore the complex realities of weight gain.
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Opinion
Nutrition

When you really need electrolyte drinks (and when plain water is enough)

Plain water is enough for most people, electrolyte drinks are mainly useful during heavy sweating, illness, or endurance exercise, and regulated tap water is generally safe.
Colourful fresh whole fruit beside a blood glucose monitor on a light table
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Opinion
Health

Is fruit really "poison" for people with diabetes? Dr Jocelyn Foran's claims debunked

Diagnosed with prediabetes and seen posts saying to cut out fruit? Here we look at the evidence on fruit and managing blood glucose.
A sliced apple, a jar of peanut butter and a chocolate bar side by side on a table
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Opinion
Nutrition

Snickers vs. apple and peanut butter: why comparing sugar content alone is dangerously misleading

Is eating an apple or peanut butter really the same as a snickers bar for blood sugar? We fact‑check viral insulin, meat and sugar claims using current...
An assortment of carbohydrate foods including bread, rice, pasta and potatoes
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Opinion
Health

Are humans meant to eat carbs? Insulin + tooth decay claims debunked

Humans are built to digest carbs: insulin and dental evidence show carbohydrates are natural for us, and tooth decay isn’t proof we’re “not meant” to…
Textured soy protein pieces in a bowl beside dry soybeans on a table
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Opinion
Health

Why texturized soy protein isn't the worst protein in the world

Eric Berg claims that texturized soy protein is "toxic" and "one of the worst foods for your body", despite the evidence showing that he's mostly wrong.
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Opinion
Health

Cancer cells do not “grow on plants”: what science really says about diet, meat and cancer

Influencers' advice claiming that cancer cells grow on plants, not fat, is both biologically incorrect and out of line with major cancer guidelines.