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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What’s wrong with juice?

There are more benefits than pitfalls, but juice’s high-calorie content can trump it all if you consume too much. Even with all of the nutrients in the juice, the calories can be just too much. Even if you are making it yourself, the calories are still higher in the juice than its whole fruit or vegetable counterpart.

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