Real World Nutrition News You Can Use
There is a lot of misinformation about nutrition. And nothing in this field is black-or-white, yes-or-no, but many shades of gray and a lot of “it depends.” So, my goal is to help clear up some of that misinformation with some snark, entertainment, and facts (with some opinion thrown in).
Many of these topics come from interactions with the public, friends, clients, and students. I see sheer misinformation about the science of nutrition, and I do my best to clear things up one blog post at a time.
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The Season of Fried Fish Fridays
It is the season of Lent, and while I am not catholic, I know there is an influence of having fish on Fridays, at least during this time of year. Watch television ads or go to a restaurant during lent (which in 2022 started on March 2), and there will very likely be a fish special.
Now, I must address an issue that presents itself more often than I’d like: fish can be healthy, but not when it is fried.
Is Blood Cholesterol Still Relevant?
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 looks at many health issues and makes recommendations for lifestyle factors, mostly diet, to help improve the overall health and reduce the risk of chronic disease among Americans over the age of 2.
With American Heart Month in full swing, this article focuses specifically on blood cholesterol values related to risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) – also referred to as heart disease.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S, and about 18.2 million adults have coronary artery disease, the most common form of heart disease.
Hypertension, high LDL cholesterol, and high total cholesterol are major risk factors for heart disease.
Powerful Potassium
We hear a lot about sodium. We get too much, and we need to cut back; processed foods and restaurant foods are high in sodium. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 recommend that we limit “Sodium—Less than 2,300 milligrams per day—and even less for children younger than age 14.”