Sandy Szwarc

Sandy Szwarc is a registered nurse and culinary expert with a degree in biological science who has written articles for many publications such as The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and Christian Science Monitor. She is a member of the National Council Against Health Fraud, Society for Risk Analysis, Association for Size Diversity and Health, Advisory Board for NAAFA, and the International Association of Culinary Professionals. She is the author of the book Real New Mexico Chile: An Insider's Guide to Cooking With Chile and is a contributing author to such cookbooks as The Bon Appetit Cookbook . She previously worked in the public relations sector.

Articles published by Sandy Szwarc

Szwarc's has written for the Competitive Enterprise Institute's magazine, CEI's Monthly Planet, TCS Daily and other online and print journals. Some of her written works include β€œTo Panic or Not to Panic? Farmed Salmon: Anatomy of a False Scare,”; "Fever Pitch on Mercury Fears"; "The fear factor: benefits of safe, healthful fish lost in sea of methylmercury concerns"; "Using the Most Vulnerable" (regarding phthalates): and "Fear for Profit" (biotechnology controversy)

Junkfood Science

According to Szwarc, her blog, "Junkfood Science" it is about critical thinking and understanding research and critical examinations of studies and news on food, weight, medicine, preventive health and healthcare that mainstream media misses. It debunks popular myths, explains science and exposes fraud that affects your health.