The Wholesome Nest publishes guides on nutrition, home remedies, weight management and everyday healthy eating. This page sets out how those articles are researched, sourced and checked, and, just as importantly, what we do not claim.
Where our articles come from
Each article begins from a specific published source article on the topic. We read its structure and its reference list, then write a new article in our own words. We do not copy sentences, and we do not publish claims the source material does not support.
How we source claims
Our references are taken from the source material, verbatim. We never invent a citation, a study or a statistic. Before an article goes live, an editorial pass re-checks it against the source and removes any claim that is not supported, along with any URL that did not appear in the original reference list.
The result is that the overwhelming majority of our articles cite primary biomedical literature rather than other blogs. Across our published articles, roughly 85% of citations point to PubMed, PubMed Central and the NCBI Bookshelf, with most of the remainder going to USDA FoodData Central, ScienceDirect, Springer, Wiley, Nature, the CDC and JAMA.
Where a source carried no external references, the article says so plainly in its References section rather than quietly presenting itself as sourced.
Health claims
We write about food and health, so we keep claims measured. Where evidence is limited, preliminary or drawn from small studies, we say so rather than rounding it up into a promise. Every article carries a disclaimer noting that it is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
What we do not claim
We think it is more useful to be clear about our limits than to imply expertise we do not have:
- Our articles are not medically reviewed. No physician, dietitian or other licensed clinician signs off on our content.
- Our writers are not presented as clinicians, and we do not claim professional credentials for them.
- We report what our sources found. We do not independently reproduce, verify or reinterpret the underlying studies.
- Nothing here is personalised advice. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or take medication, speak to a qualified healthcare provider before changing your diet.
Corrections
If you find an error, a claim that overstates its evidence, or a citation that does not support the sentence attached to it, please tell us and we will correct or remove it. Corrections are made to the article itself, and substantive changes update the article’s modified date.
Images
Photography is licensed from Pexels and Unsplash. Images are illustrative and are not photographs of the specific foods, people or conditions discussed unless stated.
Independence
We do not accept payment in exchange for coverage or for a favourable conclusion about any product, ingredient or diet.