Researcher & Fact-Checker (Volunteer)

Emily Conrad (Volunteer)

Emily is an undergraduate student at Kings College London who is passionate about the connection between diet, lifestyle, and overall wellbeing.

Emily is an undergraduate student at Kings College London. She is passionate about the connection between diet, lifestyle, and overall wellbeing.

Her journey into nutrition began in 2019 when she adopted a plant-based diet. Initially motivated by its benefits for animals and the planet; she quickly discovered the positive impact food could have on health.

Emily became a fully qualified yoga teacher in 2022, and while working in the wellness industry, she recognised the growing need for clear, evidence-based guidance around nutrition and lifestyle. This inspired her to begin a BSc in Nutritional Science.

Emily has a deep love for learning and is committed to continually expanding her understanding of the science behind health. In a world overwhelmed by conflicting advice and ever-changing diet trends, she is dedicated to sharing accessible, evidence-based information to help people take ownership of their health and feel their best.

Outside of her work, Emily enjoys gardening, cooking, and has recently taken up tennis and pottery.

Articles featuring  

Emily Conrad (Volunteer)

FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

‘Game changer’ or gimmick: a deep dive into alkaline and low PRAL diets

Commended for being "better than weight loss jabs" the low-PRAL diet sounds revolutionary. We look behind these bold promises, unpacking the science.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Does infant formula cause autism? Why the science says no, and why raw goat’s milk is not a safe alternative

Does formula cause autism? Is raw goat’s milk safe for infants? Here’s what research really says about these feeding claims.
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Opinion
Health

Toxic bread or TikTok panic? What you should know about azodicarbonamide (aka the yoga mat chemical)

This fact-check examines the science and context behind claims that the presence of azodicarbonamide, aka 'the yoga mat chemical', in bread products is unsafe.
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Opinion
Nutrition

Are potatoes really not ‘human food’? We checked the history and science

Fact-checking Candi Frazier in this article we take a deep dive into the powerful persuasive effect of stories, to fact-check a claim that potatoes “aren’t our food,” based on a retelling of the potato’s history.
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Why do influencers keep saying that fruit makes you fat?

Claims that fruits should be avoided because of their sugar content are very popular on social media. In this article, we fact-check the claim that eating fruits makes you fat.
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