Nutrition Experts Debunk Viral Nutrition Myths and Diet Trends
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The Truth About Obesity, Part 2: What Supportive, Sustainable Care Can Look Like
Where to watch or listen to this episode This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 explained why…
The Truth About Obesity, Part 1: Why “Eat Less, Move More” Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
Where to watch or listen to this episode This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Part 1 focuses on…
The Truth About Seed Oils: Separating Fear, Facts, and Nuance
Where to watch or listen to this episode The Truth About Seed Oils: Separating Fear, Facts, and Nuance Seed oils…
Why Is Protein In Everything Now?
Where to watch or listen to this episode Protein, Protein… Everywhere? If you have walked through a grocery store recently,…
Can AI Really Be Your Health Coach?
With artificial intelligence becoming part of everything from search engines to shopping suggestions, it’s no surprise that it’s making its…
Apple Cider Vinegar, Misinformation, and the Power of Influence
It is amazing how something as simple as apple cider vinegar can reveal so much about the way health myths…
Diabetes Described Series: 5 Common myths of diabetes care
With so much information available online, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Here are five of the most common myths about diabetes—and the truth behind them.
Smart Surfing: How to Spot Nutrition Misinformation Online
There’s a lot of health and nutrition advice on the internet, but not all of it is true. Influencers and celebrities often share diets, supplements, or products to make money, even if they don’t fully understand them. This can make it hard to know what advice to trust.
Here’s how to look for red flags (bad advice) and green flags (good advice) to help you decide.
Sweet Relief: Why You Shouldn’t Take the Phrase “Sugar Feeds Cancer” Too Seriously
Regardless of where you are on your cancer journey, you’ve likely heard people say that “sugar feeds cancer”. Advice based off this phrase tells you that you should get rid of all sources of sugar and carbs in your diet to “starve” your cancer. Today, I’ll be explaining why this advice, although perhaps well-intentioned, can be harmful and counterproductive.
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