I hear it all the time. “You are subjecting yourself to nutritional deficiencies by cutting out an entire food group.” Sometimes the word “dangerous” is thrown in there. But is really true that cutting out grains, especially glutenous grains, could subject people with an otherwise healthy diet to nutritional deficiencies? The American Dietetic Association, AmericanContinueContinue reading “Aren’t Whole Grains Good For You?”
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Reblog: Keep It Simple
This week I am sharing an article I wrote for Thrive Global about what humans should eat. Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated. It doesn’t have to be confusing. It doesn’t have to involve algorithms, apps, or even counting. Nutrition is about eating real food that promotes health rather than illness. To quote Michael Pollan,ContinueContinue reading “Reblog: Keep It Simple”
My Story: A Tale of Red Skin and Lethargy
Do you feel tired and bloated after eating? Are you overly tired in the afternoon? Do you have red skin, especially on your cheeks or chest? Or puffy eyes? Does food make you feel sluggish instead of rejuvenating you? Are you having trouble losing weight even though you exercise and eat healthily? Do you sufferContinueContinue reading “My Story: A Tale of Red Skin and Lethargy”
You (yes you!) can eliminate processed food from your diet.
Today I was reading an exhaustive list of questions to ask and things to look out for when reading labels in a grocery store. I like to look through things like this because I’m interested in the different ways my colleagues educate people about what is in their food. This list was well-written by aContinueContinue reading “You (yes you!) can eliminate processed food from your diet.”
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