Eating Matters

Episode 66: Is Butter a Carb?

Episode Summary

Join host Jenna Liut and associate producer Taylor Lanzet in their discussion about the perception of healthy food, unpacking what types of food dieticians consider to be healthy compared with what the general public believes. Where is the alignment between these two, and disagreement within the dietetic community itself? And what is the role of both industry and government in helping consumers navigate the food landscape? Jenna and Taylor speak with Margot Sanger-Katz – a health care correspondent writing for the Upshot section at the New York Times – and Ashley Lederer, a registered dietician and founder of Thoughtful Food Nutrition.

Episode Notes

Join host Jenna Liut and associate producer Taylor Lanzet in their discussion about the perception of healthy food, unpacking what types of food dieticians consider to be healthy compared with what the general public believes. Where is the alignment between these two, and disagreement within the dietetic community itself? And what is the role of both industry and government in helping consumers navigate the food landscape? Jenna and Taylor speak with Margot Sanger-Katz – a health care correspondent writing for the Upshot section at the New York Times – and Ashley Lederer, a registered dietician and founder of Thoughtful Food Nutrition.