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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Protein - Plant vs. Animal Sources

Based on what people tell me, they often think that the only way to get protein in their diet is to eat meat or drink protein shakes.

And, yes, this is still true today that people think this.

How do I know? I teach nutrition at my local college, including a sports nutrition class.

Every single term, students are shocked to learn they can get protein from foods other than meat! Of course, some students know otherwise, but I am not overstating or exaggerating when I say that students, and likely the larger population, don’t know that there are plenty of food sources of protein. And meat isn’t the only source.

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