Research around digestive health is constantly changing, and it is one of those areas where we don’t necessarily know all the answers. This week I interview RD Abby Langer on fighting nutrition misinformation and debunking some popular digestive health claims.

Abby Langer has been a Registered Dietitian since 1999. Abby is passionate about all aspects of nutrition, from physiology to teaching to cooking. Her approach to nutrition is permissive and relaxed, and she is a true believer in living your best life without dieting. She has written in depth about debunking fad diets and nutrition myths and focuses on body respect and intuitive-style eating.

When she’s not working, Abby loves running, spinning, discovering new foods, and spending time with her husband and two daughters.

We talk about:

• How Langer became passionate in fighting nutrition misinformation
• Some of the worst gut health offenders
• Current claims and popular myths in the digestive health field
• Tips for dietitians looking to tackle misinformation and what to watch for
• How to be vigilant when so many things look credible
• How to address when other dietitians promote things that aren’t evidence based
• The importance of keeping up to date with scientific research
• Tips to consider when trying to make sense of research findings and which types of evidence are stronger than others

Connect with Langer on her website at abbylangernutrition.com on Instagram @langernutrition or on Twitter or on her Facebook here as well!