Lourdes Castro MS RD
@lourdes-castro.bsky.social
Nutrition professor and Director of the NYU Food Lab. As a Registered Dietitian and cookbook author, I combine my academic expertise with my deep culinary knowledge. Passionate about good food and solid facts.
Everyone’s blaming seed oils for everything from inflammation to the stock market crash.
But as a Registered Dietitian & nutrition professor, I’m here to say: it’s more complicated than that. Let’s cut through the noise, look at the evidence, & put things in perspective.
bit.ly/3R1sF7T
But as a Registered Dietitian & nutrition professor, I’m here to say: it’s more complicated than that. Let’s cut through the noise, look at the evidence, & put things in perspective.
bit.ly/3R1sF7T
Seed Oils Didn’t Ask for This
Unpacking the panic—and the science—behind the internet’s favorite food villain.
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April 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Everyone’s blaming seed oils for everything from inflammation to the stock market crash.
But as a Registered Dietitian & nutrition professor, I’m here to say: it’s more complicated than that. Let’s cut through the noise, look at the evidence, & put things in perspective.
bit.ly/3R1sF7T
But as a Registered Dietitian & nutrition professor, I’m here to say: it’s more complicated than that. Let’s cut through the noise, look at the evidence, & put things in perspective.
bit.ly/3R1sF7T
Supplements: It’s hard to know which are legit & which are just placebos.
It’s no different than picking a shampoo.
Just like Pantene doesn’t have to prove their shampoo will make my hair glossier, supplement manufacturers don’t have to prove what they promise.
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It’s no different than picking a shampoo.
Just like Pantene doesn’t have to prove their shampoo will make my hair glossier, supplement manufacturers don’t have to prove what they promise.
open.substack.com/pub/lourdesc...
Snake Oil or Superfood? The Truth About Supplements
Welcome to Fed—I’m thrilled you’re here!
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March 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Supplements: It’s hard to know which are legit & which are just placebos.
It’s no different than picking a shampoo.
Just like Pantene doesn’t have to prove their shampoo will make my hair glossier, supplement manufacturers don’t have to prove what they promise.
open.substack.com/pub/lourdesc...
It’s no different than picking a shampoo.
Just like Pantene doesn’t have to prove their shampoo will make my hair glossier, supplement manufacturers don’t have to prove what they promise.
open.substack.com/pub/lourdesc...
Pablo Picasso lived to 91 years old, despite being a heavy smoker, drinking wine regularly, and indulging in cheese, bread, and pastries. So why did he live so long while others with similar habits develop chronic illnesses earlier in life? The answer may lie in epigenetics...
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Cigarettes and Fish
What Picasso’s Lifestyle Can Teach Us About Epigenetics
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March 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Pablo Picasso lived to 91 years old, despite being a heavy smoker, drinking wine regularly, and indulging in cheese, bread, and pastries. So why did he live so long while others with similar habits develop chronic illnesses earlier in life? The answer may lie in epigenetics...
bit.ly/42akL2c
bit.ly/42akL2c
Nutrition research is complex. It's essential to assess and categorize studies so you know how to weigh them. Here's a visual to help make sense of it. What's missing from the list?
Your friend’s brother’s hot take, influencer opinions, unqualified podcasters...
bit.ly/4iMdlrm
Your friend’s brother’s hot take, influencer opinions, unqualified podcasters...
bit.ly/4iMdlrm
Guide to Decoding Research Studies
Spot the studies that stand out and those that need more proof.
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March 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Nutrition research is complex. It's essential to assess and categorize studies so you know how to weigh them. Here's a visual to help make sense of it. What's missing from the list?
Your friend’s brother’s hot take, influencer opinions, unqualified podcasters...
bit.ly/4iMdlrm
Your friend’s brother’s hot take, influencer opinions, unqualified podcasters...
bit.ly/4iMdlrm
Before You Research: Read This First!
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Before You “Do Your Own Research”
Here’s What You Need to Know
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March 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Before You Research: Read This First!
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I’m a dietitian, professor & author who gets the same nutrition questions all the time. There's tons of confusion out there—& I get it. I started Fed lourdescastro.substack.com to cut through the hype with clear, unbiased guidance, just like I do for my students. I’ll be sharing snippets here!
March 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I’m a dietitian, professor & author who gets the same nutrition questions all the time. There's tons of confusion out there—& I get it. I started Fed lourdescastro.substack.com to cut through the hype with clear, unbiased guidance, just like I do for my students. I’ll be sharing snippets here!