Posts about societal issues involving nutrition
Is Eating Bugs the Answer?
As gross as the idea may seem, there are some reasons you might consider eating bugs. On the other hand, there are reasons you might […]
Nutrition and Society
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 […]
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.” […]
