September 2010

Celebrities don’t eat sugar?

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I find it amazing how many consumers listen to the nutrition advice given by celebrities! I have heard numerous statements and comments made by celebrities lately about how they don’t eat any sugar.  These statements always make me smile!  I think it is because celebrities are so misinformed. There are three main types of carbohydrates including: starches […]

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The Great Chocolate Milk Debate

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Should chocolate milk be allowed in schools?  Should you give your children chocolate milk?  These are two questions I have been asked about a lot lately!  I believe this topic is not so brown and white!   There are many sides to this decision and we can review them now.  Let’s begin with the original…white milk. […]

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Carrots and Commutes

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Lately, my snack of choice while driving has been bag of baby carrots.  I feel like less of a crazy driver on my commute home if I have something to nibble on.  I am less hungry for dinner and feel more relaxed with each crisp bite.  It is interesting looking at the drivers in each […]

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Not All Bacteria Are Created Equal

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I have been receiving a lot of questions lately on probiotics and prebiotics.  These terms have been all over the media and consumers are getting more and more confused as to what they are and if they should in fact be consuming them.  Today, I will just discuss probiotics, but I will first differentiate between the […]

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