Nadia Rahman
Nutrition and everyday eating — evidence over fads
Minneapolis, MN
Nadia Rahman writes Health Habits' nutrition coverage. With a background in nutrition science, she cuts through diet trends and supplement hype to what the evidence actually supports — and is honest about how much of nutrition science is still uncertain. No food rules, no shame.
What Nadia covers
- Evidence-based eating basics
- Debunking diet trends
- What supplements are and aren't supported
- Protein, fiber, and everyday nutrition
- Reading nutrition research critically
Articles by Nadia
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Are Multivitamins Worth It? What the Evidence Actually Shows
Large clinical trials show most healthy adults gain no measurable benefit from daily multivitamins. Who the evidence supports—and who's better off spending that money
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How Much Protein Do I Really Need? Evidence Over Hype
The RDA says 0.8 g/kg. Fitness sites say 2g/lb. What does the evidence actually support? Here's what the data says for sedentary adults, athletes, and older adults.
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How Much Water Should You Drink a Day? The Science Behind Hydration
The '8 glasses a day' rule is a myth. Here's what the science actually says about daily water intake—and how to know if you're drinking enough.
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Is Intermittent Fasting Actually Effective? Here's What the Science Shows
Intermittent fasting works for weight loss—but not because it's metabolically special. Here's what 44 clinical trials actually show about IF effectiveness, risks, and