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.
If you have a topic you are wondering about, let me know.
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Examining the Effectiveness of Five Common Sports Nutrition Supplements
Discover the truth behind five popular sports nutrition supplements: creatine, whey protein, caffeine, branched-chain amino acids, and glutamine. Learn about their benefits, risks, and whether they genuinely enhance athletic performance.
Coffee, Caffeine, and Energy Drinks
While I will often think of and consider the beverage of coffee and the stimulant drug caffeine as interchangeable, they are not the same things.
Coffee is the most common medium for caffeine delivery, but there are plenty of other sources.
And, yes, it is a drug. A widely used, acceptable, and legal stimulant consumed around the world.