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Isabella Dos Santos Tobón, BSc

Isabella holds a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics and is currently undertaking a Nutrition & Menopause certification.

Isabella holds a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics and an MSc in Management. Professionally, she has worked in the development sector, in international programmes related to nutrition, gender equality, and women’s empowerment. Alongside her current work, she has been increasingly exploring the intersection of (peri)menopause and nutrition. She is currently undertaking a Nutrition & Menopause certification.

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Isabella Dos Santos Tobón, BSc

Is ketosis needed to combat inflammation?

We examine whether ketosis is the "proper" fix for chronic inflammation, as was suggested by a recent Primal Bod video.

What a new Dutch study found on dietary patterns, facts and myths on nutrition during the menopause transition

Do diet changes really ease menopause symptoms? We unpack what the new Dutch Menofood study found

Is yoghurt feeding candida in the body, and is kefir better?

Eric Berg claims yoghurt worsens candida and that kefir is much better, but science tells a more nuanced story.

Do tomatoes, bread, and ginger turn toxic in the fridge?

Fridge storage can change food quality, but tomatoes, bread, and ginger do not automatically turn toxic when refrigerated.

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Are hemp, flax and chia seeds causing “major disruptions in hormones”?

Flax, chia and hemp seeds contain phytoestrogens — but evidence suggests they don't disrupt hormones and may support long-term health for most people.

A sliced apple, a jar of peanut butter and a chocolate bar side by side on a table

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...

Why the Dave Asprey "Meat Pyramid” presents a misleading picture

Is Dave Asprey's food pyramid scientifically accurate? This fact-check reveals why the Bulletproof founder's meat-heavy dietary visual is misleading.

Is a “plant heavy” diet preferred for women in perimenopause?

We explore why the evidence suggests that a plant-heavy, minimally processed eating pattern supports overall health during the menopause transition.

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