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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Cranberries: Good for You Year-Round

I LOVE cranberry sauce. I make my own and have it year-round in my fridge since I stash cranberries in my freezer for this very purpose. Yes, cranberry sauce does have added sugar, but have you ever had cranberries straight? If you have not, give it a try and be prepared. Today’s post has some cranberry health benefits and a couple of cocktail recipes using homemade cranberry sauce. (That recipe is also included.)

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