Nutrition

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Curt Redd 8 Ridiculous Nutrition Myths Debunked From calorie counting to high-protein diets By Kris Gunnars/ Authority Nutrition Posted 05.23.2013 at 1:30 pm   There is a lot of incompetence in the area of nutrition and health. Even health professionals seem to constantly contradict each other. Here are 8 ridiculous nutrition myths, thoroughly debunked. 1. A Calorie is a Calorie It is a common myth that all that matters for weight loss is calories in, calories out. Of course, calories matter. But the types of foods we eat are also important. Here are 3…

Let’s Talk Artificial Sweeteners Posted on August 19, 2013 by Curt Redd Let’s Talk Artificial Sweeteners (The Splenda Story) Nick Pineault August 19, 2013 Last summer, I met my long time friend’s new girlfriend Annie during a nice supper. And because she was interested in nutrition and health (and losing some pounds, of course), I had to do what I do best: be a real Nutrition Nerd and answer a series of questions on food and health. (I love it.) So Annie asked me about what I do, how can I reach so many people online and then what she should change…