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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The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines: What They Got Right
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines are not flawless, but they do reflect meaningful progress. Here is what they got right and why it matters for real world nutrition.
A Brief History of the Dietary Guidelines (1980–2025): What Has Stayed the Same?
Before we can critique the newest Dietary Guidelines, we need to understand how we got here. This post looks at what the Guidelines are, who they are for, and the themes that have remained consistent since 1980.