Posts about societal issues involving nutrition
The Benefits of Eating Strawberries
If you are a human being, you know strawberries are delicious. But did you also know they are a nutrition powerhouse?1 That’s right! These beautiful […]
Nutrition and Society
Cutting Out Added Sugar: Why It’s Bad For You
Sugar has been getting a lot of bad press lately, and rightfully so—the sweet stuff isn’t good for you in any amount.1 But it can […]
Sufficient Sleep for Sufficient Health
Think about how much rest you got last night. What about the day before and the day before that? Chances are, it wasn’t that much. […]
Obesity and Immune Function with COVID
Many of the sickest COVID-19 patients have been obese, according to lots of studies conducted since the whole thing started. That link has become more […]
Animal Protein is Just Better
Fats, carbs and proteins are the 3 macronutrients. Protein is unique in that, although it can be used for energy, its main purpose is to […]
Is There Healthy Processed Food?
If I suggested you should eat processed food, you’d probably not wish to hire me as your nutrition coach. And I wouldn’t blame you. After […]
The Stress and Alcohol Relationship
There is a new study out that was presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Scientific Session.1 It suggests that moderate drinking is associated with […]
Your BMI and Health Status
The Body Mass Index is a measure of body weight relative to height. Often referred to as “BMI,” it is a bit of a guess, […]
The Obesity and Cancer Relationship
The condition known as obesity is defined as the case in which a person has an unhealthy body weight. In other words, they are “fat.” […]
A Healthy Eating Plan to Lose Weight
People aim to lose weight for different reasons. Some simply want to fit into smaller-sized clothes while others just need to feel good about their […]
