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.

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