As Chief Nerd at The Modern Health Nerd, Theresa “Sam” Houghton is using smart strategies and great content to help health-focused CPG brands build meaningful relationships with their customers.

Sam is a graduate of both the Bauman College Nutrition Consultant program and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate program and uses this expertise to bring a unique perspective to content marketing.

She has been a guest on Pandemic Punditry, the Vegan Stories Podcast, and Let’s Eat with Mark Samuel, and her writing has been featured on Green Queen Media.

Unpacking the Science of Lectins – Are They Good or Bad?
Unpacking the Science of Lectins – Are They Good or Bad?

Discussions in the continuing debate over dietary lectins often lack details regarding what these proteins are and how they work. Taking a closer look at lectins will shed some light on what purpose they serve in the human body.


What Are Lectins? A Look at This Controversial Protein
What Are Lectins? A Look at This Controversial Protein

Lectins are all the rage—or are they? Brought to the public’s attention by Dr. Gundry’s book, The Plant Paradox, and subsequently demonized by dieters and promoters of lectin-free health regimens, lectins represent the latest point of contention in the ongoing healthy food debate.


Why Stress Can Make You Overeat and How to Stop It
Why Stress Can Make You Overeat and How to Stop It

If you respond to stress by eating, you’re not alone. Chronic stress has become an epidemic in the U.S. Learn more about the dangers of stress eating and how to avoid it using these three tips.


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