Christopher Gardner
@GardnerPhD
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Stanford Nutrition Scientist since 1993. Human nutrition. Food systems. Stealth nutrition. Father of 4 boys. Husband of @DrMichelsonPhD
Palo Alto, CA
Joined November 2016
After 17 yrs teaching Human Nutrition I collaborated with @Stanford & @GetSmarter to create on-line Nutrition Science course 8 wk course, 8-10 hrs/wk Guidelines/Evidence/Carbs/Fats/Proteins/Calories/Vit’s/Min’s/Controversies/+ Plz share w/ wild abandon https://t.co/nJp2XDsPp3
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UPFs in Schools Join me + other school food experts on Sept 17 @ 1 pm ET for “Reducing Ultra-Processed Meals: The Next Chapter in School Food” - the second webinar in the three-part Healthy School Food for Thought series hosted by @ChefAnnFnd. Register: https://t.co/yUddFN3NLY
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MAHA Report The new report gets some things right - better diets, ⬆️activity, ⬇️exposure to chemicals. But ignoring solid science in favor of “whim & whimsy” (like deep-frying in beef tallow) won’t improve children’s health. Evidence-based nutrition will https://t.co/tItErXNJ4G
cnn.com
Experts say the latest MAHA report, which focused on children’s health, didn’t include science-backed ways or address funding to improve their well-being.
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Big news! 🎉 We’re teaming up with Eat Real to transform school food! With support from Ardmore Institute of Health, this first-of-its-kind study will examine how healthy meals impact student performance, well-being & eating habits. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/QNT9CWCYM6
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Pumpkin starting to rot? That’s nature. Basement starting to rot? Call 1-800-SERVPRO! 🎃
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Culinary Medicine - yum! Big congrats to friend & colleague @ChefInMedicine. She just launched an online resource to help people eat healthier AND cook delicious food. It’s 100% FREE to everyone thanks to @ACLifeMed. It's impressive! I hope you’ll check it out!
Now Serving: ACLM’s Free Culinary Medicine Program! 🍎 8 modules, 15 hrs of demos & recipes, plus resources to bring plant-predominant cooking to patients. Self-paced & skill-building for clinicians. @ChefInMedicine 🔗 https://t.co/Go7VjATw3u
#CulinaryMedicine #FoodAsMedicine
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#SchoolFoodReimagined We’ve got something exciting cooking with Eat Real Certified…and it’s about the future of school meals. Stay tuned for the big reveal this Thursday!
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Just published! Congrats to lead authors, Dalia Perelman & Elisa Caffrey, on publishing "Unpacking Food Fermentation" in Advances in Nutrition. They explore what we know (and don’t) about fermented foods & why clearer definitions & research matter. 🔗
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Fermented foods have been consumed for millennia, valued for their extended shelf life, distinctive sensory properties, and potential health benefits. Emerging research suggests that fermented food...
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Beans, Peas and Lentils Good for your health, your budget, and the environment, as engagingly revealed by @anahadoconnor
https://t.co/TWCCdDVTFQ
washingtonpost.com
Beans are packed with nutrients, and experts suggest adding half a cup to your favorite meals for an easy health boost.
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🌱🍓Farm to Table Camp For the 14th year, we're partnering w/ @SantaClaraUSD on their 11-acre farm in Sunnyvale, CA. Kids garden, cook, & learn where food comes from. We're thrilled to support the district's new greenhouse w/ help from @ardmore_health. https://t.co/9ED00o72rt
svvoice.com
The Santa Clara Unified School District cut the ribbon on its new greenhouse on April 26, giving students a new educational tool.
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IGNITE Firefighters' Health Study We’re fired up to partner with @SFFDPIO + https://t.co/0hRbNKwDi9 on a groundbreaking study asking: Can a whole-food, plant-based diet help reduce cancer risk in firefighters? Big questions, bold science, and more exciting updates to come soon!
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A big thank you to @hubermanlab for having me on to talk all things food & health—popular diets, protein myths, gut health, food allergies & more. Grateful to have had the opportunity to share evidence-based nutrition insights.
The new Huberman Lab episode is out: How Different Diets Impact Your Health | Dr. Christopher Gardner (@GardnerPhD) The full episode is available on 𝕏, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. (0:00) Christopher Gardner (2:32) Is there a Best Diet?,
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My amaZING colleague, Sally Duplantier, hosts an exceptional #WellnessWednesday this week with brain health expert Dr. Annie Fenn. Together, they will explore why blood glucose control is essential to reduce the risk of dementia. Free & Recorded. Register: https://t.co/vWWlQOv7Or
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New Publication: FeFiFo-MOMS Methods Our latest publication outlines our FeFiFo-MOMS study design, paving the way for future research on how diet during pregnancy impacts the microbiomes of mom & baby—an area still not well understood. https://t.co/oTsqdHzxJf
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Unapologetic Deliciousness Talk This is my 2nd attempt to give this talk in Vallejo, CA @ Touro University. The first attempt on Dec 5, 2024 coincided w/ a California earthquake & automatic tsunami warning that led to evacuating campus, including me. 😱🌊 (there was no tsunami)
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Excited to Present at #CIAHKHL For 20+ years, the Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives conference has united healthcare and culinary arts to improve access to healthy, affordable food. See you there? Learn more at https://t.co/ggbm1hYy2g
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Learn why these women are choosing Waymo over traditional ride-hailing services and say they feel much safer.
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Believe Science, Not Hype RFK Jr. & influencers call seed oils "poison," but research shows they can be part of a healthy diet. The real issue? Misinformation. As @neiltyson says, “Science is true, whether or not you believe in it.” My @MSNBC op-ed:
msnbc.com
I agree with Trump's HHS nominee on the dangers of ultraprocessed foods, but please don’t replace all your seed oils with tallow — no matter what you hear at a congressional hearing.
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Nutrition Consensus over Controversy Nutrition topics can feel like a battleground in the media, but with the right context, there’s actually more consensus than controversy. I unpack this and clear up confusion during a recent Mayo Clinic podcast. 🎤:
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Healthy New Year Webinar Excited to join Wellness Wednesday on Jan 15 at 11 AM PT. I’ll share insights on what to eat (and avoid) for better health, plus tackle nutrition misinformation and how diet info can get 'ultra-processed.' Register here: https://t.co/8oyh8w7Sav
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Dietary Guidelines After 2 years, 421 pages, and countless hours, the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee submitted its recommendations. I spoke with @StanfordMedicine “Scope" about the science, politics, and equity shaping what’s on our plates. https://t.co/HDe74NIFvk
med.stanford.edu
Americans are not eating well, Stanford Medicine's Christopher Gardner says, but he is hopeful that encouraging patterns of eating - such as the Mediterranean diet - will help us improve our habits.
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SurfOS is an AI-enabled operating system for the private aviation and air mobility industries. Powered by Palantir, SurfOS is designed to connect operators, brokers, and aircraft owners through one unified software platform that turns fragmented aviation data into real-time
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US News & World Report - Best Diets @usnews has just released the #BestDiets ratings for 2025. I am honored to be on the panel reviewing these diets. I offered my expertise in evaluating each of the rated diets in different categories. https://t.co/mtmPc8y40f
health.usnews.com
Expert nutritionalists & dietitians evaluated a handful of the most popular diets, including Keto, Mediterranean and WW and identified the best. Which top-rated diet is best for your health and...
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