Editorial Policy & Standards

Last Updated: November 4, 2025

Welcome to DailyZests.com. Our mission is to provide clear, actionable, and empathetic content for anyone navigating metabolic health challenges, specifically PCOS and Insulin Resistance. We exist to translate complex nutritional science into plates of food that bring joy, not stress.

Our Quality Framework: E-E-A-T

We adhere strictly to Google’s Quality Rater Guidelines for YMYL (Your Money or Your Life) content. Here is how we apply Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness:

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Experience (The “Lived” Reality): Our content is not theoretical. It is born from our founder, Kristina Hanson’s, real-life diagnosis of PCOS. Every tip regarding fatigue, bloating, or sugar cravings comes from a place of deep personal understanding.
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Expertise (The Skill): While we are not doctors, we are expert researchers and recipe developers. We specialize in the application of medical guidelines (like DASH or Low-Carb) into the kitchen. We know how to swap ingredients to lower glycemic load without ruining flavor.
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Authoritativeness (Consensus-Based): We do not invent new diets. We align our content with established “Gold Standard” protocols supported by major organizations (ADA, AHA).
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Trustworthiness (Transparency): We are radically transparent about who we are (researchers, not MDs) and where our information comes from (cited clinical studies).

1. Research & Citation Standards

We believe health information should be rooted in evidence, not influencers. Our research process includes:

Primary Sources: We prioritize peer-reviewed studies (PubMed, NIH), meta-analyses, and clinical guidelines over news articles.
Fact-Checking: Every claim regarding health benefits (e.g., “ginger helps digestion”) is verified against current research before publishing.
Citations: You will often find a clickable “References” section at the bottom of our health guides, allowing you to verify the data yourself.

2. Recipe Testing & Visual Integrity

No “Fake” Food: We respect your time and grocery budget. Every recipe on DailyZests is:

Tested in a real home kitchen (not an industrial lab) to ensure it works with standard equipment.
Photographed as is. We do not use “stock photos” of food we haven’t cooked. The photos you see represent the actual result of the recipe.
Evaluated for sensory details—texture, flavor balance, and satisfaction—because healthy food must taste good to be sustainable.

3. Medical Disclaimer & Scope of Practice

Important: Kristina Hanson is an independent wellness researcher, not a medical doctor or registered dietitian. The content on this site is for educational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before changing your diet or managing a chronic condition.

4. Use of AI Technology

We use technology to help us work smarter, but never to replace human judgment.

How we use AI: For spell-checking, formatting, and summarizing long research papers.

How we DO NOT use AI: We do not allow AI to generate medical advice or write health articles unchecked. Every sentence is reviewed and verified by a human expert (Kristina) to ensure empathy, accuracy, and safety.

5. Community & Comment Moderation

We love hearing from you! However, to maintain a safe environment, we moderate comments. We reserve the right to remove comments that:

Promote dangerous “miracle cures” or unverified medical claims.
Are abusive, spammy, or irrelevant.
Give specific medical dosage advice to other readers.

6. Corrections

Science evolves. If you find an error or an outdated link, please let us know. We are committed to correcting factual errors within 72 business hours.