Kristin Hoddy

Kristin Hoddy PhD RDN is a nutrition researcher and private practice dietitian living in the Chicago area. She has 10 years of working experience in the health and fitness industry, and currently she is a postdoctoral fellow. Kristin is passionate advocate for science communication and aims to help people find “their healthy” by making cutting edge research easier to understand. She enjoys sharing what she learns researching nutrition as a writer and as a private practice dietitian. Feel free to reach out to Kristin @KristinHoddyPhD for nutritional counseling or writing inquiries.
How chocolate affects your mood and recipe for low-sugar chocolate-covered strawberries
The Science Behind How Chocolate Affects Your Mood

We know that chocolate = YUM, but there’s more to the instant mood lift than just tastiness. Here’s the science behind how chocolate affects your mood.

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healthy sleep habits
Have Your Healthy Sleep Habits Gone to the Dogs?

If your pet disturbs your sleep, here’s how it could be affecting your overall health.

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Foods with health halos
How “Health Halos” Might Sabotage Your New Year Goals

Don’t fall for foods with health halos this year. Here’s how perception can influence how much you eat or enjoy an allegedly “healthy” food.

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time to eat your meals
What’s the Best Time To Eat Your Meals?

Following some Nobel Prize winning research, it turns out that your body responds to the Earth’s rotation. We’re unpacking the best time to eat your meals.

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