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Kirsten Straughan speaks with WTTW about weight loss

KN clinical assistant professor Kirsten Straughan spoke with WTTW about weight loss—providing advice and debunking common misconceptions in an online article.

“Balance between cutting out high-calorie foods that aren’t giving you the nutrients you need and find one to two things you love and fit them in in moderation,” Straughan said.