About us
Health writing with its receipts attached
Diets & News exists because nutrition coverage is full of confident claims and thin evidence. We take the slower route.
Our editorial policy
Every article starts with the primary literature — the trial, the meta-analysis, the cohort — not with another article about it. We read the methods before the abstract's conclusion, and we describe what a study design can and cannot establish.
Before publication, each piece is reviewed by a registered dietitian or a clinician with relevant expertise. Reviewers are named on the article, and they can block publication.
What you will always find
- A link to the primary source for every substantive claim.
- Sample size, study design and funding stated up front.
- An explicit note when the evidence is weak or contested.
- A publication date and a revision log when we update.
What you will never find
- Sponsored supplement content or affiliate-driven recommendations.
- Before-and-after photography or weight-loss guarantees.
- Headlines that outrun what the study actually found.
How we grade evidence
| Grade | What it means | Typical basis |
|---|---|---|
| Strong | Safe to act on | Multiple large RCTs or a solid meta-analysis |
| Moderate | Reasonable, may shift | Consistent cohorts, some trial support |
| Limited | Interesting, unproven | Small or short trials, animal work |
| Insufficient | We say so plainly | Conflicting or absent human data |
Medical disclaimer. Everything published here is for general education. It is not medical advice and cannot account for your history, medication or conditions. Speak to a qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet — particularly if you are pregnant, managing a chronic condition, or taking prescription medication.
Contact
Corrections, study tips and review requests are welcome — we publish a corrections log and take it seriously. Write to [email protected].