Short, sourced pieces on real food, the Dietary Guidelines, and the practice of cooking at home. Written by Helene Leeds, MS. New notes land here first, then go out to the list.
August 11, 2026. The science of hyperpalatable food, three nutrient pairings engineered to keep you eating, and why your own kitchen is the way out. Sources: Fazzino et al., Obesity, 2019; Hall et al., Cell Metabolism, 2019.
August 5, 2026. HHS launched a federal cooking series translating the Dietary Guidelines into affordable home meals. Here is what it is, and what to do with each episode in your own kitchen.