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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The Oats Odyssey: Unlocking the Power of Oats
Discover the nutritional wonders of oats, from their various types to the health benefits of oat fiber. Explore tasty recipes and oatmeal’s role in a balanced diet.
Holiday Dinner Guest and Diet Restrictions
If you host Thanksgiving on other holiday gatherings, have you asked your guests if they have any diet restrictions? Consider that some people may be vegetarian (ask what kind), someone else may have a wheat allergy (never mind if it is accurate or not), and another could have a dairy allergy. Oh, and a couple may have diabetes.
What to do with so many dinner guests and their diet restrictions? Here is what you can do.