Overweight and Undernourished
It sounds contradictory, but a significant number of people in the United States today are simultaneously under- and overnourished. How can that be? If you’re significantly overweight, surely you can’t be malnourished, right? As a former overweight person myself, a registered dietitian who has worked with many people on weight loss issues, and an epidemiologist […]
Are Dairy Products and Breast Cancer Related?
Dairy is a common target of nutritional fear mongering. It’s also one of the most highly politicized nutrition topics in the United States. Pro-dairy groups will tell you that you must eat dairy for good health. Anti-dairy groups will tell you that you must avoid dairy for good health. Who’s right? And what implications on cancer, if […]
Gluten Free Or Gluten Fear?
What and where is gluten? Gluten and related proteins are found in wheat, rye, barley, and possibly oats. The jury is still out on whether oat proteins, or proteins from other grains that contaminate oats are the main problem for those on a gluten free diet. Thousands of foods contain these grains, which means that completely avoiding […]
Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe?
Since they were first introduced on the market, artificial sweeteners have caused a lot of controversy. Some have argued that they cause cancer while others maintain they are perfectly safe. We’re here to help you decide if artificial sweeteners are appropriate for you. “Sugar-Free” Safety: A Review Popular amongst diabetics and dieters, artificial sweeteners are […]
Bacon: The Truth
The recent World Health Organization report declaring processed meat a carcinogen has caused quite the uproar. Consumers are yelling, “don’t ruin bacon for us!” while the meat industry is fighting back, saying the report takes meat’s role in the diet out of context. Meanwhile, health conscious consumers and groups like the American Cancer Society and […]
Soy and Breast Cancer
I’ve been working in the cancer nutrition field for just shy of two decades, and I’ve been asked about soy foods and breast health for nearly that entire time! There are now several very large, human studies in which thousands of women have been followed for many years. These studies consistently show that compared with […]
GMO Food: Is It Black And White?
I’m going to share some thoughts on GMOs or genetically modified organisms, as this relates to food. This may incite a riot… or at least a lot of negative feedback. I’m going to propose something a bit radical. The truth about GMO foods may not be black and white. GMO may be shades of gray, […]
Should You Ditch the Citrus?
This week, I received a call from a client asking if orange juice could increase his risk of skin cancer. He had just heard a story on the local news, which drew its conclusion from a recent research study published in the Journal of Oncology. With cases like this, it’s easy to see why there […]
A “Grain” Area: Detangling Truth From Myth Part 2
This is a 2 part blog. Part 1 discusses theories surrounding grains and Part 2 discusses useful tips on selecting grains. Understanding the science and distinguishing between fact and theory is just the start. In this blog, we seek to translate that information into real and practical: “what do I eat” tips.
Is Your Sunscreen Killing You? Probably Not!
Written by Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RDN I recently wrote an “Ask the Expert” column for a client of mine, a wonderful company dedicated to providing quality, evidence-based health information to the public. Although this topic is not related to nutrition, it is timely, so I wanted to share it with you here. My passion is to […]