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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Five Foods to Reduce Your Cancer Risk
Cancer has many causes and contributors, including smoke, sunlight, and environmental issues. Then, of course, there is also the genetic predisposition. But one of the most significant risk factors is a lifestyle and overall diet pattern. The big thing is the overall healthy eating pattern. Here are five foods I tell people to include in their overall eating patterns to reduce the risk of many types of cancer.
Chocolate for Your Heart
People say this all the time, “dark chocolate is good for your heart.” Okay – if only that were it. But it isn’t. There is so much more to this.
Five Foods for A Healthy Heart
Many things contribute to heart disease and heart health. Rather than what foods to avoid, which often comes to mind, consider what to add to your overall diet to reduce your risk of heart disease. Consider adding these foods to your daily (or weekly) routine.
Belly Buster: How Big is Your Gut
It seems that many Americans are in denial regarding their health. With over two-thirds of our country classified as overweight or with obesity and people looking to blame everything or everyone but themselves, I find it alarming when people are surprised, no SHOCKED when I tell them they are in the classification of overweight or obesity. But is there a better way to know if this is a concern? And learn it from the comfort of your own home?