How we review
Food is not medicine, and we try to be clear about what we know, what we only suspect, and what we have not checked. Here is how we work.
Last updated: 2026-10-18
Who reviews
Our nutritionist, Margarita M, reviews the articles that make a health or nutrition claim (for example about weight, digestion, blood pressure or a “functional” ingredient). When she has read an article, it carries the line “Reviewed by Margarita M, nutritionist” with the date of her review.
No line, no review. An article without this line has not been reviewed by her, and it is general information only.
What the review covers
- Health claims match the sources we cite, and limited evidence is called limited.
- Doses, portions and nutrition figures are plausible and labeled as estimates.
- The safety notes are there: who should be careful, medication, pregnancy, allergens.
- No promise of results, no “detox”, no weight-loss guarantee.
- Food safety for the recipe: temperatures, storage, allergens.
What the review is not
It is a nutrition review, not medical advice and not a medical diagnosis. It does not mean the recipe was tested in a clinical trial, and it does not replace a conversation with your doctor or a registered dietitian.
Where our information comes from
- Studies: we only cite studies that exist. We check each study reference (PubMed and Crossref) before publishing. When we find no study on a question, we say so instead of filling the gap.
- Institutions: for safety and doses we rely on sources such as MedlinePlus, the FDA, the American Heart Association and Poison Control, with a link.
- Reported experiences: when we mention what people say about a recipe (taste, bloating, results), we label it as reported by others, gathered from several independent sites. It is never presented as our own test and never as proof.
- Our own tests: we only describe a test we really did. If we did not test it, we do not say so.
Images and nutrition values
Photos are created with AI image tools to illustrate each recipe. Nutrition values are estimates and vary with brands and portions.
Corrections
If you see a mistake, tell us with the page address and the claim. We correct substantiated errors and note material corrections on the article. If something is flagged during a review, we fix it before the article keeps its “Reviewed by” line.
Read also our disclaimer and FAQ and about page.