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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Managing Diabetes - It Takes a Team - and YOU are in CHARGE

November is National Diabetes Month in which there is a push to bring more awareness of this disease that affects more than 34 million adults in the U.S. And, even if you are not part of that 34 million, it is estimated that more than 88 million Americans are at risk of developing diabetes in their lifetime. The catch with diabetes isn’t just the blood sugar and avoiding sugar in the diet. And most people need help with addressing the many aspects of diabetes.

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