Welcome to foodtrackergirl.com. Our core mission is to provide clear, practical, and data-driven content for anyone tired of “one-size-fits-all” diet culture. We understand that navigating the world of health, wellness, and nutrition can be overwhelming. We are committed to being a source of clarity and trust, rooted in real-life tracking and diligent research.
This Editorial Policy outlines the principles and processes that guide every piece of content we create.
Our Founder: Expertise & Experience (E-A-T)
foodtrackergirl.com is led by our founder, Ailene Huett. Her authority and expertise are built on two key pillars:
- Experience (The “Real-Life Lab”): Ailene’s “why” comes from her personal health journey as a former “serial dieter.” Her wake-up moment (which she details on her About page) occurred when a “successful” diet led to weight loss but also resulted in her highest-ever “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and stubbornly high blood pressure.
- Expertise (The “Data-Tracker”): This experience shifted her focus from “dieting” to “tracking.” As an independent wellness researcher, Ailene applies her skills to finding and synthesizing the most effective principles from various evidence-based strategies, including Low-Carb, Mediterranean, and DASH diets, to create a holistic approach to health.
Ailene is an independent researcher and recipe developer. She is not a licensed medical provider or registered dietitian. Our content is for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice.
Our Guiding Principles
- People-First Content: Our primary goal is to serve you, our reader. Every article is created to answer your questions, solve your problems, and support you in finding what works for *your* body. We prioritize creating valuable, insightful content over writing for search engines.
- Accuracy and Data-Driven: We are committed to providing information that is accurate and trustworthy. Our content is thoroughly researched, and we make it a priority to support our health-related claims by citing and linking to reputable, authoritative sources (peer-reviewed scientific journals, academic institutions, and established health organizations).
- Experience and Authenticity: Our content is born from the real-world experiences of our founder. We believe that personal tracking provides an invaluable layer of authenticity. We share what we have learned through our own trials, successes, and challenges—from managing blood pressure and cravings to feeding a busy family.
- Transparency: We are transparent about who we are. We clearly identify our founder as an independent wellness researcher. We maintain a clear distinction between editorial content and any advertising or sponsored content.
Our Content Creation Process
To ensure we meet our high standards, every piece of content on foodtrackergirl.com follows a structured process:
- Ideation: Topics are chosen based on the real-world needs of our community, inspired by Ailene’s personal health journey (which includes blood pressure management, cholesterol, blood sugar stabilization, and creating family-friendly meals).
- In-Depth Research: Before writing, we conduct comprehensive research using trusted, evidence-based sources. This includes reviewing studies on platforms like PubMed, and consulting guidelines from organizations like the American Heart Association (AHA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Mayo Clinic, and academic centers.
- Writing and Recipe Testing: The content is written from a place of personal experience and data-tracking. All recipes are meticulously tested in a real, busy home kitchen to guarantee they are not only effective and healthy but also easy to follow, delicious, and “picky eater” approved.
- Sourcing and Verification: All health claims and critical data points are verified against our research and supported by citations to authoritative sources within the article. We prioritize high-quality, primary evidence.
- Regular Updates: Health science is constantly evolving. We are committed to periodically reviewing and updating our existing content to ensure it reflects the latest scientific findings. We clearly mark articles with their “Last Updated” date.
Clinical Boundaries & Safety Notice
We are researchers and home cooks, not medical professionals. We do not diagnose, treat, or provide individualized medical advice. Our content is educational and not a substitute for a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional.
Urgent Medical Warning: This website is not a substitute for professional medical care. If you are experiencing symptoms such as severe chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden dizziness, severe headache, or signs of very high or very low blood sugar, please call 911 or contact your doctor immediately.
Affiliate & Advertising Policy
Some articles on this site may include affiliate links. We only recommend products and services we personally use or genuinely trust. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This income helps support the site’s research and recipe development. Our editorial decisions are never influenced by affiliate partnerships or advertisers.
Corrections Policy
We strive for complete accuracy, but we are human. If you find an error in our content, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to promptly investigating and correcting any inaccuracies. If a correction is made, we will update the “Last Updated” date and, if significant, add a correction note to the article.
Thank you for trusting us with your time.
Last Updated: November 5, 2025
