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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Foods to Add in The New Year
Many people set goals for the new year to lose weight, eat healthier, or start the latest trending diet, including lists of foods to cut out or avoid. This year consider an approach different from a temporary diet or short-term program by doing something for more than a few weeks while also improving health and weight.
While there is nothing wrong with a diet for a couple of weeks or 30 days, dietary changes that will positively impact weight and overall health require eating better well past a month of restrictions.
Go With (Whole) Grains
One of the things I hear is that people think that grains are wholly unnecessary in the diet. Lots of things are entirely unnecessary, like wine, potato chips, and caramel. That doesn’t mean that we throw them out entirely unless you are a heretic.
The big difference between the grains and the wine, potato chips, and caramel is their nutrients. Grains, especially whole grains, have a LOT of nutrients and not just “carbs.
Four Foods to Add to Your Diet
Have you set a goal to “eat healthier” and thinking about what foods to stop eating? Shift that mindset and focus on what to add to your diet. Research suggests that depriving yourself of foods, or anything, you want can increase your desire for it. In my more than 20-years’ experience working with clients, I encourage ADDING foods rather than taking them away.