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Matthew Landry

PhD, RDN

Stanford University

Matthew Landry is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Stanford Prevention Research Center. His current research focuses the utilization of personalized novel, dietary interventions as conduits to promote health. He is particularly interested in plant-forward and plant-based diets, and in the advocacy of policies that address nutrition-related health inequalities and exploring policies that provide equitable access and availability to nutritious foods.

What are the harmful vs beneficial effects of dietary nitrates in foods?

Nitrate is widely found throughout nature and can be found in soil, water and food, and is a crucial nutrient for the growth and development of plants. Dark gr…

Can I eat watermelon while on a sugar-free diet? Which fruits are good for a sugar-free diet?

Watermelon like many fruits does contain sugar (about 10 grams per whole cup, diced). However, it is a naturally occurring sugar and is accompanied by other nu…