Landry – UC Irvine Wen Public Health

Eat This, Not That, May 3, 2025

The Unhealthiest Packaged Snacks on the Planet

"Marketed as sustained energy protein bars, Clif Bars are often high in added sugars (more than a 1/3 of the daily value) and calories making them better designed for endurance athletes or active hikers rather than the average snacker." (Matthew Landry)

Parade, April 16, 2025

A Cardiovascular Dietitian Says This Hidden Ingredient Could Be Wreaking Havoc on Heart Health

"Diets high in added sugars can elevate unhealthy fats and reduce HDL cholesterol—our ‘good’ cholesterol—both of which increase the risk of heart disease. Too much sodium can raise blood pressure and increase heart disease risk." (Matthew Landry)

Heart, January 17, 2025

Cucumbers are trendy, but how healthy are they?

"Cucumbers have a bit of fiber – 1.5 grams if you eat a whole one – but their lack of bulk means they aren't great at making you feel full. The Food and Drug Administration recommends children ages 4 and older and adults get 28 g of fiber daily. " (Matthew Landry)

Med Shadow Foundation, January 15, 2025

Does Defining Obesity As A Disease Truly Benefit Patients?

"It is not simply a lifestyle choice or some kind of moral failing, but a disease. It’s a medical condition that we recognize now as involving multiple biological, genetic and environmental factors that all regulate our body’s energy usage and, ultimately, our body weight." (Matthew Landry)

UPI, December 9, 2024

Avid use of sweetened beverages increases cardiovascular disease risk, study finds

"This study contributes to our already robust evidence base suggesting that higher intakes of added sugar negatively impact cardiovascular health. Some of the clearest associations with increased cardiovascular disease risk are from sugar-sweetened beverages." (Matthew Landry)

Medical News Today, November 2, 2024

Vegetarian diets can protect against diabetes, cardiovascular diseases

"We now have such an abundance of studies that have examined vegetarian dietary patterns that we’re doing reviews of reviews to systematically examine the research and contribute to evidence-based clinical practice." (Matthew Landry)

The State, October 21, 2024

5 ways to rethink what a ‘balanced diet’ means

"Our bodies are really complex systems. So even though fixating on one food might lead to a quick, short-term benefit to one measure, such as weight, that imbalance could be unhealthy in another way, such as raising LDL cholesterol." (Matthew Landry)

The Vitamin Shoppe, October 16, 2024

5 Changes Men Should Make To Their Nutrition As They Age

"Meanwhile, you can up your calcium intake via foods like milk, salmon, and tuna. If you’re interested in supplementing with calcium, consider these guidelines for doing so safely. Also, know that there are supplements available that combine vitamin D3 and calcium." (Matthew Landry)

The Academic Minute, October 11, 2024

Matthew Landry, University of California, Irvine – Misconceptions and Gaps in OB/GYN Training on Plant-Based Nutrition

"One of our key recommendations is integrating registered dietitian nutritionists into the perinatal care team. Registered dietitian nutritionists bring specialized knowledge that can complement the care provided by OB/GYNs, ensuring pregnant persons receive comprehensive nutritional guidance." (Matthew Landry )

Medium, October 1, 2024

The 28 Best Things to Eat, According to 10 Nutrition Experts

"Both tofu and tempeh are good sources of protein, calcium, and isoflavones (plant-based compounds with estrogen-like and antioxidant effects). While it was once thought that soy foods like tofu and tempeh increase the risk of breast cancer, more recent research shows a protective effect against cancer." (Matthew Landry)