Shaun Ward

Founder & Researcher

Hi, I’m Shaun, a professional nutritionist (MSc). I have a strong passion for delving into the complexities of nutritional science and—forgive my language—calling out the bullshit. My work experience over the last 5 years includes tutoring students (in nutrition, sports science, and statistics), working as a nutrition practitioner in telemedicine (Teladoc) and digital health (Second Nature), and consulting with global health technology companies (Advanced Health Technology Solutions). Recently I started a medical writing role for a medical company specialising in men’s health (AndroLabs). On the side, I am a freelance scientific editor and proofreader. That’s right, I work far too much to remain sane. I really hope that you enjoy the site as it continues to grow!

Joe McLean

Researcher

Hi, I’m Joe. I am a professional nutritionist with a Masters degree (MRes) for Clinical Research in Human Nutrition. I am currently the scientific editor and content lead for a medical company specialising in men’s health (AndroLabs). Previously, I worked as a nutrition practitioner for a digital health company (Second Nature). My research interests include appetite regulation, nutritional metabolomics, and all topics that encompass nutrition and health.

Patrick Elliot

Author

Hi, I’m Patrick. I have a BSc in Sports Science and Health, and a master’s degree in Public Health (Nutrition). I have experience in clinical nutrition research, dietary pattern analysis, and nutritional epidemiology, and am currently pursuing a PhD in Human Nutrition in University College Dublin, where my work is focused on shifting dietary behaviour towards more sustainable and healthy dietary patterns. I have a passion for combatting nutrition misinformation through effective science communication, and that’s the focus of my work on this site.

Nick Hiebert

Author

Nick is a former student of Human Nutritional Science and Linguistics at the University of Manitoba, and he currently works as a nutrition science communicator, creating in-depth blog articles, as well as deep-dive podcasts and YouTube videos. Nick is also a writer for HumanOS and is the sole creator of the Nutri-Dex, a novel nutrition ranking tool designed to score hundreds of foods according to the personal nutrition goals of the user.

Zachary Wenger

Author

Hi, I’m Zachary. I’m a senior undergraduate dietetics student and an ambassador for my dietetics program. My primary research interest is human nutrition pertaining to disease outcomes. Furthermore, my career interests include becoming a registered dietitian, professor, and researcher. After completing my BS, I want to pursue a MS and a PhD in nutritional epidemiology.

Matthew Madore

Author

BSc in Nutrition. Passionate about researching the implications of diet in health and fitness. Committed to providing clarity, combatting misinformation, and eliminating confusion surrounding contentious nutrition topics. Currently pursuing graduate study with an emphasis on nutritional epidemiology.

Matthew Nagra

Author

I graduated from the Boucher Institute after having completed my Bachelor’s of Science in Microbiology at the University of Victoria 4 years earlier. I have a particular passion for plant-based/vegan nutrition, physical medicine, and chronic disease. With additional training in nutrition, I hold a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies where I’ve authored multiple articles on the subject.

Brady Holmer

Author

Brady is a PhD candidate in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology at the University of Florida. His research interests include investigating the effects of acute and chronic exercise on endothelial function and the effects of sleep on endothelial function and cardiovascular health in humans. Brady is also the host of the “Science & Chill” podcast, where he interviews guests who are experts in exercise physiology, biology, nutrition, and health.