Have you been on a diet before? Almost all of us have at some point in our lives. Many times people will tell me they are a “professional dieter” or they have been on so many diets they can’t even count them. Or even that they have lost over 1,000 pounds! If this is you, please keep reading! Even if you have only been on 1 diet, or if you are considering starting one sometime soon, you should also keep reading! I realize I am going counter-cultural here as I…
Can Science and Faith Come Together in the Nutrition World? Science and Faith I have been thinking about this question a lot lately. Confusion abounds when we consider how to believe science and still continue in our faith. Let me first just say they are absolutely not mutually exclusive. I firmly believe that God gave us science to help us understand His creation! We also must remember that His creation is so beautifully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14) that it is certain, we will never know everything. It helps us…
A Magic Pill Many of us are always looking for something new that will “fix” all of our health issues. Whether it is an ache or pain or a chronic disease like heart disease or diabetes. Or maybe, you have tried every weight loss pill on the planet, and you hope the next one will be the one that actually works. The truth is that there really isn’t a magic pill. Being healthy takes some work and some discipline. However, we do have some nutrients that may be good “helpers”…
It’s all about the Sugars Jennifer Bryant, MS, RD, LD, CDE So your friend told you that agave syrup has a lower glycemic index than sugar, and so you started buying it to put in your morning cup of coffee. Your grandma tells you that honey will get rid of your cough, and your spouse is upset with you that you are spending more money on the sweetener that you think is better for you. With so much conflicting information, how do you know what you should be consuming? About…
