<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Alex Kaplan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Kaplan]]></description><link>https://akaplan0624.wixsite.com/alex-kaplan/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:46:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://akaplan0624.wixsite.com/alex-kaplan/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The New Age of Trust: What is Driving Consumer Choice in the Wellness Space?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re Living in a Trust Economy Consumers have never had more access to health information, yet trust in wellness brands, public health messaging, and established institutions continues to decline. In the age of social media and AI, it is usually up to the consumer to decide right from wrong. Why Trust Is Changing With rumors, false narratives, and an overflow of information available to us, it is difficult to discern what is true. In many ways, consumers are expected to navigate a constant...]]></description><link>https://akaplan0624.wixsite.com/alex-kaplan/post/the-new-age-of-trust-what-is-driving-consumer-choice-in-the-wellness-space</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f3f01b7fe62b256a11551</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:38:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_59aa21ea407242a0af868c128350ecee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Kaplan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TLDR, but keep the nuance]]></title><description><![CDATA[TLDRs are great in our society of limited time and limited attention. They’re great until they oversimplify science to make a point where nuance gets lost.   “It’s as if you’re not even having the berries.” If you watched this TikTok (linked below), you will see James talking about an enzyme in bananas that knocks out all the nutritional value of berries if you include these two ingredients in a smoothie together. I decided to do some digging.   A 2023 UC Davis study aimed to assess whether...]]></description><link>https://akaplan0624.wixsite.com/alex-kaplan/post/tldr-but-keep-the-nuance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0eff3793cb63b5317c17af</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:50:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_96f1005b59754ceaaddc86f71c840086~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Kaplan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When ‘Functional Food’ Becomes a Buzzword]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walk into any grocery store or scroll through Instagram and you’ll see them: collagen cookies, mushroom coffee, and “smart” snacks that...]]></description><link>https://akaplan0624.wixsite.com/alex-kaplan/post/when-functional-food-becomes-a-buzzword</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687a6ac0a06a8977cd5cd29e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:39:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_958cd3f173434492a6bc757d62d0e998~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Kaplan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Some People Don’t Lose Weight]]></title><description><![CDATA[All bodies are different. You probably hear this a lot. It’s because it’s true. One’s weight depends on the number of calories eaten, how...]]></description><link>https://akaplan0624.wixsite.com/alex-kaplan/post/why-some-people-don-t-lose-weight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686e7e447183254306b76b05</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:36:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_cdb5eca22701439290d6b3945524255a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Kaplan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Intuitive Eating?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you listen to your body to determine your hunger cues? Then you may be participating in intuitive eating. Intuitive eating is based on...]]></description><link>https://akaplan0624.wixsite.com/alex-kaplan/post/what-is-intuitive-eating</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686e7dff8a09d44431951600</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:34:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77f121c029614bd58c4b2b1f39514965.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Kaplan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a Flexitarian Diet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today’s world, it can be hard to keep track of all of the different eating patterns available. This article discusses what goes into a...]]></description><link>https://akaplan0624.wixsite.com/alex-kaplan/post/what-is-a-flexitarian-diet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686e7d11eed79304a6c3127a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:30:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_80d84e83306a40ff971f2a81a1b68e03~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Kaplan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prediabetes: What to Do if You Have It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prediabetes usually presents with high blood sugar levels and a hemoglobin A1c level of 5.7% to 6.4%. People with prediabetes are at a...]]></description><link>https://akaplan0624.wixsite.com/alex-kaplan/post/prediabetes-what-to-do-if-you-have-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686e7ce38a09d444319512db</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:29:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9caca500b19c4dd3a119ba3b639ec539~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Kaplan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managing Menopause with Nutrition and Lifestyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The female body experiences many changes during perimenopause and menopause. With the change in estrogen levels, many women face greater...]]></description><link>https://akaplan0624.wixsite.com/alex-kaplan/post/managing-menopause-with-nutrition-and-lifestyle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686e7cae7183254306b766a9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:29:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_fe9f72ccd3484a4e838d43efa41d3ab1~mv2_d_5616_3744_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Kaplan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How You Can Use AI to Help Reach Your Nutrition Goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more present in our everyday lives. The technical definition of...]]></description><link>https://akaplan0624.wixsite.com/alex-kaplan/post/how-you-can-use-ai-to-help-reach-your-nutrition-goals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686e7c39c0e95558db289400</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:27:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0ac8834faf9c4b5d8aedd79d0d9c4229.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Kaplan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Registered Dietitians Choose Protein Bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes we don’t have enough time for a full meal and want something to fill us for the time being. When life gets busy, it can be easy...]]></description><link>https://akaplan0624.wixsite.com/alex-kaplan/post/how-registered-dietitians-choose-protein-bars</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686e7c1188d331db544a6f13</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:26:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_6d2c04a5bb1c4b579dad48f0dc0be1b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Kaplan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Cider Vinegar: Can It Help with Weight Loss?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may have heard people talk about drinking apple cider vinegar as a way to lose weight or improve their diabetes. If you are wondering...]]></description><link>https://akaplan0624.wixsite.com/alex-kaplan/post/apple-cider-vinegar-can-it-help-with-weight-loss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686e7bc94f9eb9f45ac02f41</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:25:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cea280_88ea2c9e8cd046419471fb78ddd9fe52~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Kaplan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Dietitian’s Favorite Fruit-Based Sweet Treats]]></title><description><![CDATA[These recipes are perfect for when you want something sweet, but don’t want all of the added sugar. If you have a sweet tooth, try...]]></description><link>https://akaplan0624.wixsite.com/alex-kaplan/post/a-dietitian-s-favorite-fruit-based-sweet-treats</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686e7a9f4f9eb9f45ac02beb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:20:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_79acbac703ae4ae79f0fd9d30285623e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Kaplan</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>