Food Noise
I'm a weight-inclusive nutrition therapist, author and journalist who is super serious about helping people have a more peaceful, less complicated relationship with food and body. I also have a take-no-prisoners approach to nutrition and health B.S. in the media. Yep, it's gonna get loud, but I'll also bring you a lot of, "Whew...that's good to know."
Why “everybody knows you should lose weight” is actually wrong
Food Noise from Carrie Dennett Why 'everyone knows you should lose weight' is actually wrong The Semmelweis Reflex and belief perseverance August 25, 2026 “Common wisdom” is an idea that feels comfortable and easy to accept. In our society, the belief that if you’re “overweight,” you should lose weight, is one of those ideas. “Everybody knows…” Have you heard of the Semmelweis reflex? It’s a metaphor for the kneejerk, reflexive tendency to reject new evidence or knowledge because it...
What happens when you start eating enough?
Food Noise from Carrie Dennett What happens when you start eating enough? Breaking the cycle of restriction August 11, 2026 I hear from clients nearly every day who are exhausted. They’re exhausted from counting, measuring, and analyzing every bite of food that crosses their lips. But more than anything, they’re physically exhausted from not eating enough. When you’ve spent years — perhaps decades — shrinking your portions, fighting your hunger cues, and letting a scale dictate your daily...
Does a social media detox actually improve body image?
Food Noise from Carrie Dennett Does a social media detox actually improve body image? A science-backed guide July 28, 2026 In recent years, the negative impact of social media on mental health has sparked global debate, leading some governments to consider outright bans for minors. For young women in particular, platforms like Instagram and TikTok have become pervasive elements of daily life. High school and college-educated women aged 18 to 34 are the heaviest users of these applications,...
The food comparison trap
Food Noise from Carrie Dennett The food comparison trap How to stop comparing your food to others July 14, 2026 Have you ever been sitting at a restaurant, looking forward to the burger you just ordered, only to feel a sudden wave of guilt wash over you when your friend orders a salad? Or maybe you’ve found yourself scrolling through social media, scrutinizing a fitness influencer’s “What I Eat in a Day” video and quietly judging your own breakfast choices in response. If this sounds...
Physical vs. emotional hunger
Food Noise from Carrie Dennett Physical vs. emotional hunger How to tell the difference without shame July 1, 2026 If you've spent years alternating between rigidly controlling your eating and feeling out of control around food, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions I hear from clients is, “How do I know if I'm actually hungry or just eating my feelings?” In a world steeped in diet and wellness culture, we’re constantly taught to outsource our bodily wisdom to apps, points, and...
Why weight loss isn’t the key to better health (and what is)
Food Noise from Carrie Dennett Why weight loss isn't the key to better health (and what is) How to pursue health without dieting May 5, 2026 I think it’s safe to say that if you’re reading this, you want to be healthy. You want to feel strong and energetic and well. You want to reduce the odds that you will develop a chronic health condition. You like getting good news when you have your blood pressure or cholesterol checked. You might be wondering, does weight loss equal health? In our...
I'm a weight-inclusive nutrition therapist, author and journalist who is super serious about helping people have a more peaceful, less complicated relationship with food and body. I also have a take-no-prisoners approach to nutrition and health B.S. in the media. Yep, it's gonna get loud, but I'll also bring you a lot of, "Whew...that's good to know."