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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​​Unwanted Holiday Guests - Avoiding Food Poisoning

There are many hazards to watch for during the holidays, and while most of us think about drunk drivers and crushing crowds at the big box store, food safety can affect all of us. If we are the ones preparing the food, we are the ones under pressure to get everything done at the time promised and take short-cuts, or we may want to relax after dinner and put the food away “later.”

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