About
Welcome to Nutrition Unplugged. I hope you’ll browse around this site and decide to make a regular visit. You can subscribe by clicking on the SUBSCRIBE button on the top right so you won’t miss anything! I encourage you to do so. I also welcome your questions and comments.
My mission
Helping people cut through the clutter and focus on the fad-free facts about nutrition.
What I believe
- Nutrition is too often mired in myths, misinformation and misery.
- Food should be enjoyed, not feared.
- Some nutrition claims and evangelists should be viewed with a skeptical eye.
- Nutrition is a science, not a point of view.
- If something sounds too good to be true — it usually is.
- No single food is the downfall of the American diet — or a saviour.
- Taste and health can happily co-exist.
- It’s important to eat what you love and love what you eat.
Who I am
My name is Janet Helm. I’m a writer, registered dietitian and mom of twins. My passion is translating nutrition science into intelligible words – and healthy food choices. I want to help people make sense of nutrition news. I don’t think it needs to be complicated or confusing. When I’m not blogging, you can find me writing freelance nutrition articles and consulting with clients. I’ve been a media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association and have conducted numerous TV interviews, including Good Morning America, Today and CNN. I previously lived in New York, where I taught nutrition education at New York University. I now live in Chicago, and I’m a frequent contributor to the Chicago Tribune.
My goal
To connect people to the resources they need to debunk nutrition myths, clear up the confusion, enjoy good food and improve their health.
Janet Helm, MS, RD
