"The problem is NOT what you DON'T KNOW. It is what you THINK you know that just AIN'T SO." --Mark Twain
There are so many things about nutrition that I thought I knew. These things were taught to us as absolutes in school and I never even thought to question them. The truth is that nutrition is a science still in its infancy and we are learning new things everyday.
Read MoreDid you know that the connection between fat, cholesterol and heart disease is a theory and has never been definitively proven in the research? If you are like me, that idea is flabbergasting! For decades we have been told to watch our saturated fat so that are cholesterol stays low and we don’t develop heart disease. Over the last few years, research has shown that this connection is not so simple. Research has uncovered that people with the highest cholesterol in the over 75 category, live the longest. Women are another category of people who need higher cholesterol to be healthy. Plus, we should be eating saturated fat.
Read MoreDo you need another reason to start eating real food? Got one for you... better tolerance to the sun and a better tan. I do not believe that sunscreen alone is the answer to skin cancer because despite the highest rate of sunscreen use in history, skin cancer rates are still increasing. Our extensive use of sunscreen and fear of the sun have left us with a vitamin D deficiency, which only exacerbates our sun intolerance.
Read MoreThere are many “rules” about sports nutrition that are floating around the interwebs and I believe that many of them lead to overeating by the recreational and weekend warrior athletes. Here are a few truths about sports nutrition for the non-professional athlete:
Read MoreI am a Registered Dietitian in Yakima, WA who has chosen health over the Food Guide Pyramid. Not everyone should be eating the same diet. I work with clients to determine which foods make your body run and feel the best.
