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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Are Olives a Healthy Food?
People often talk about olive oil and the massive health benefits of this oil when consumed as part of a healthy diet. But we rarely hear about the olives themselves. Are olives also as healthy as the oil? Yes, and no.
The Magic of “Ten Pounds
People come to me to learn how to help and improve their health. I work with people on how food, nutrition, and behavior modification can do this and how it applies to their lives.
These things are never a one-size-fits-all approach. Ever.
I can have a framework for people. I can make a “blueprint,” – but it is never the same for everyone because we are all different.
And with weight loss, when that is their goal or what they want, we discuss this more.
The most magical number that comes up the most is TEN. The first ten pounds, the last ten pounds, the final ten pounds, another ten pounds.
The easiest and the hardest are ten pounds.
What is it about these ten pounds?
This question isn’t a judgment. It is an observation.
Beyond Impossible Meat
When something new comes along, people will suddenly label it as healthy food when this just isn’t true.
Take plant-based “meats” as an example.
Why people gravitate to these varies. Perhaps they want to eat less meat or no meat, for humanitarian reasons, environmental reasons, or religious beliefs. I get that. Somehow, we still have to make food taste like meat that isn’t meat.
But when people start spouting about it being healthier or less processed? Hard no.