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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Go With Grains: Embrace the Benefits of Whole Grains
Grains often get a bad rap in today’s diet culture, but whole grains are nutritional powerhouses that offer many health benefits. From fiber and vitamins to minerals and antioxidants, whole grains are crucial in maintaining heart health, managing weight, and supporting digestive health. Incorporating whole grains into your diet can reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Read on to debunk common myths about grains and learn simple ways to make whole grains a delicious part of your daily meals. Embrace the goodness of whole grains and enjoy their benefits to your overall well-being.
The Power of Breakfast: A Key to Starting Your Day Right
Breakfast is crucial for a healthy start to your day. Learn about its benefits, and get nutritious breakfast ideas and tips for a morning meal that fuels your body and mind.
Diet, Weight Loss, and the Dietitian
As a dietitian, I talk to people all the time about their diet. But in my experience, the word “diet” is sometimes viewed as offensive, occasionally polarizing, and often misunderstood.
It is a four-letter word that starts with DIE. Yikes. But we can manipulate all kinds of words to have a particular meaning, right? I mean, the word LIVE is EVIL spelled backward, which means what? Nothing.
Losing Weight is Easy. Keeping it off is hard.
Most people know that it is effortless to gain weight: one major holiday, a celebration, a vacation, a global pandemic, eating while “binge-watching” anything, or any number of things.
How Many Calories Do You Need? It depends.
I often hear in media stories the number of calories a person should have based on just the fact that someone is a man or a woman. I hate this because this is just too general to suggest that ALL women have the same calorie needs or that ALL men do.