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Nutrition Myths

Turkey Makes You Tired.. Dark Meat Is Unhealthy.. Multigrain Rolls Are Best: 9 Thanksgiving Nutrition Myths, Busted

The Huffington Post | Laura Schocker | Posted 11.19.2012 | Healthy Living
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A classic Thanksgiving pigout may feel like it's basically required, but at an average of 3,000 calories a pop, it's also a diet bust. The most hea...

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Are These 3 Nutritional Assumptions Leading You Astray?

Andy Bellatti | Posted 12.04.2012 | Healthy Living
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Andy Bellatti

In the world of nutrition, some assumptions can easily lull you into a false sense of security.  Here are the three I've encountered most often in my nutrition practice that, once addressed, can greatly improve your health.

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5 Myths About Everyday Foods

Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. | Posted 07.17.2012 | Healthy Living
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Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.

When it comes to nutrition, sometimes it's hard to tell the fact from the fiction. Certain foods get a reputation as "bad for you," whereas others get promoted as "natural" or "good for you" when they are really not.

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Biggest Nutrition Traps, Part 2: Quality vs. Quantity

Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN, CNS | Posted 04.02.2012 | Home
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Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN, CNS

In my last post, I talked about the all-important difference between natural and healthy. People often make the mistake of thinking that something is good for you just because it's all-natural or organic. Today, I want to focus on a different nutritional blind-spot: quality vs. quantity.

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If A Food Is ‘Natural,' Does That Make It Healthy?

Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN, CNS | Posted 03.30.2012 | Home
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Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN, CNS

There are a lot of good reasons to choose foods that are less-processed and more natural. Just don't fall into the trap of assuming that a food is more nutritious (or less damaging) just because it's natural.

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