NUTRITION

Are you looking for dietary guidance, so you can feed yourself and family more nutritious meals?


No matter which weight-loss diet you choose to follow, nutrition forms the foundation of a healthy diet.

Whether you're a newbie to the world of nutrition and health or you're just looking for additional tips and ideas to make your meals more healthy and appetizing, this page offers a variety of nutrition articles to help you make the best meals possible.

Here, you'll find articles on:
  • the latest nutrition news and headlines
  • advice on nutrition topics in general
  • what's going on in the food manufacturing world
  • the truth about low-carb and low-fat diets
  • information on specific vitamins and minerals
  • the truth about whole grains and fats
  • sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, and other sweeteners
  • why nutrition is important, especially when losing weight
Plus loads more. If it deals with moderate-carb nutrition, then you'll find it here.

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What's All the Fuss About Whole Grains? - With the push within the nutritional and dietary camps being so strong toward eating lots of whole grains today, this articles reveals the truth about where that push originated. HINT: It did not come from the medical community. 

Set Point Theory, Is It Real? - A few observations about the Set Point Theory that I could see within the low-carb community when I first started this blog.

The Dark Side of Low Carb and Low-Fat Diets - Nothing is ever all black or all white, and that includes nutrition. Learn why scientific evidence isn't always reliable, as well as the tricks that researchers and the media use to hide the truth. Includes some of my own experiences with dieting extremes.

Why Major Brand Sales are Falling (It's Good News!) - Processed foods can be expensive, lacking in nutrition, and tasteless when compared to homemade meals, but falling sales and consumer trends toward buying healthier products is forcing big brands to pay attention to what consumers want.

Is Fructose Dangerous? Sorting Through the Facts and Hype - Low-carb dieters call high-fructose corn syrup evil, but just how true is that? This article reveals why studies done on fructose are flawed, shares a few interesting facts, and includes an extensive list of whole foods that naturally contain fructose. You'll also discover the truth about what to watch out for so you can avoid fatty liver disease.

Can a Low-Fat Diet Prime You to Burn Sugar? - There's a lot of friction between low-carb and high-carb supporters, so this article looks at the truth behind the glucose scare. Learn where to place your focus when creating your menus and why absolute nutrients are better than worrying about dietary percentages.

Can Low-Carb Diets Cause Health Problems in Some People? - This article is a reflection of my low-carb path and asks if staying too low in carbs for too long a period can cause long-term health problems for some people due to elevated cortisol and very low insulin levels.


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