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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How Is Your Sleep? Tired? Embrace Better Sleep Habits

With technology today, it is so easy to stay connected – 24 hours a day. And this can affect our sleep hygiene.

There is often a debate on how much sleep is optimal; like many things in life, this is individual. But the average optimal sleep time is 7-9 hours sleep for adults (research says it varies by individual and age).

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