Fany Benitez
@fanybenitez.bsky.social
This relates to what we learned about nutrient density vs. energy density and empty calories. If the food environment is dominated by energy dense and low nutrient foods, how is it possible to get most people to stop eating crap? @beh353 #beh353
Yes! We all need to just not eat crap.
But we have a food environment stacked relentlessly against us.
Which is why we get sold diet after diet, each claiming to be the ONE TRUE PATH to navigate the food environment.
But people can't follow ANY path. The food environment always wins.
But we have a food environment stacked relentlessly against us.
Which is why we get sold diet after diet, each claiming to be the ONE TRUE PATH to navigate the food environment.
But people can't follow ANY path. The food environment always wins.
I want to write a diet book called DON'T EAT CRAP YOU KNOW IS CRAP. Ignore the influencers telling you don't eat carbs, or saturated fat, or stuff a caveman wouldn't eat, the evidence all seems flimsy. Just don't eat Twinkies or Doritos or candy or other obvious junk foods. It will be a short book.
January 31, 2026 at 7:19 PM
This relates to what we learned about nutrient density vs. energy density and empty calories. If the food environment is dominated by energy dense and low nutrient foods, how is it possible to get most people to stop eating crap? @beh353 #beh353
I learned that fat is essential for energy storage, maintaining body temperature, and forming myelin sheath. It becomes important to understand the different types of fats and to limit saturated fat intake. @beh353 #beh353
January 31, 2026 at 6:53 PM
I learned that fat is essential for energy storage, maintaining body temperature, and forming myelin sheath. It becomes important to understand the different types of fats and to limit saturated fat intake. @beh353 #beh353
This post resonated with me because it made me realize how often people give that respond. The explanation made me realize that saying “No you aren’t” can reinforce the idea that fatness is something that should be seen as negative thing. It makes me wonder what should someone say? @beh353 #beh353
I often describe myself as 'fat' or 'chonky' - and people reply with "No you aren't, you're beautiful" or whatever else. I appreciate the attempted kindness, but it's not the compliment people think it is, it's actually an unkindness.
www.dremmabeckett-foodnutritionscientist.com/blog/think-t...
www.dremmabeckett-foodnutritionscientist.com/blog/think-t...
Think Twice Before Saying ‘You’re Not Fat, You’re…’ — Dr Emma Beckett - Food & Nutrition Scientist
For a word that’s just a descriptor, ‘fat’ carries a lot of baggage. People dance around it, avoid it, and replace it with euphemisms—‘curvy,’ ‘plus-size,’ ‘fluffy.’ But ‘fat’ is not an insult, unless...
www.dremmabeckett-foodnutritionscientist.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:21 PM
This post resonated with me because it made me realize how often people give that respond. The explanation made me realize that saying “No you aren’t” can reinforce the idea that fatness is something that should be seen as negative thing. It makes me wonder what should someone say? @beh353 #beh353
I will look for whether the results show correlation or causation and how long the study lasted. Short-term studies can show associations but not causations. Without a proper study design, it is wrong to claim causation. I will look for this red flag when reading nutrient resources. @beh353 #beh353
January 24, 2026 at 5:03 PM
I will look for whether the results show correlation or causation and how long the study lasted. Short-term studies can show associations but not causations. Without a proper study design, it is wrong to claim causation. I will look for this red flag when reading nutrient resources. @beh353 #beh353
Hello my name is Fany. I’m a biotech major class of 2028. I am taking this class because I need an elective and nutrient seems fun to learn about. What are the food needed to create a healthy diet? Mental power. I love hot honey tenders and noodles. @beh353 #beh353
January 17, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Hello my name is Fany. I’m a biotech major class of 2028. I am taking this class because I need an elective and nutrient seems fun to learn about. What are the food needed to create a healthy diet? Mental power. I love hot honey tenders and noodles. @beh353 #beh353