Born and raised in the South, Allison Knott is still emerging from the culture shock of her move to Boston. She became a registered dietitian in 2008 and is now pursuing an M.S. in Nutrition Communication at Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. She is passionate about bringing accurate nutrition information to the public and isn't shy about sharing her view of nutrition and food. Check out her blog at choiceshabitslifestyle.com.

‘Natural’ versus ‘Organic’ and Genetically Modified Organisms
Posted on 5/3/2012 at 8:39AM | No Comments

Has Kashi pulled a fast one?

Do you know what’s in your granola? (Photo via Thinkstock.) A small grocery store in Rhode Island has sparked a very large debate. After removing Kashi products from its shelves, citing genetically modified organisms (GMO) as the catalyst, a patron’s photo of the sign quickly went viral. Kashi, if you’re not ... READ MORE
Your Wallet and Waistline vs. Grocery Stores and Marketers
Posted on 4/23/2012 at 10:05AM | 1 Comment

How to come out of a grocery store with exactly what's on your shopping list, and not a candy bar more.

Be not intimidated. There is a way to do this without buying everything. (Photo by Ciaran Griffin/Stockbyte/Thinkstock.) We’ve all been there — standing in line at the grocery store, surveying our goods and wondering how we ended up with a basket full of food that doesn’t come close to constituting a ... READ MORE
Want to Get Fit? Learn to Eat Right First
Posted on 4/12/2012 at 9:05AM | No Comments

If you feel inspired to hit the streets after the Boston Marathon, you need to get your nutritional act together, too.

Yes, do this, but don't forget to eat your veggies while you're at it. (Photo via iStockphoto.) This Monday, fans and spectators from all over the world will flock to Boston’s streets to watch one of the most well-known sporting events in the world take place: the Boston Marathon. It’ll be ... READ MORE