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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Food Groups vs. Nutrients: Understanding the Difference for Better Nutrition
What’s the difference between food groups and nutrients, and why does it matter? Understanding both can help you build a more balanced, healthy diet.
Macros are Back – And We Still Aren’t Counting Them
Following up on a post about macros from nearly a year, ago, I address the question, “ How are foods chosen that will precisely fit a particular macro group?
Get out the calculator and read this first.
Counting Macros? What are they anyway?
In the science of human nutrition, calories are the measure or units of energy that we need, and they come from food (and beverages). There are four sources of calories in human nutrition. Three are nutrients, and the fourth is not.
We call these three nutrients that provide calories “macronutrients” because they are necessary or essential nutrients in large quantities relative to the “micronutrients,” which are vitamins and minerals.