ProActive Nutrition

10/05/2021

What Is Noom and Does It Really Work?
https://www.bustle.com/wellness/noom-weight-loss-app

The popular weight-loss app promises a nonrestrictive eating plan based in psychology. Can it really deliver?

05/04/2020

Unless someone has a specific deficiency, taking more vitamins than our body needs will not change levels of immune activity.

03/24/2020

Questions about COVID-19 and food safety, answered.

03/01/2020

A refreshing presentation of facts from an expert vs sensationalized headlines, speculations and rumors form the media, politicians and fear mongers.

“The majority of people who are affected have no major problems or complications,” said Donald C. Vinh, an infectious disease specialist.

02/23/2020

Just because something is "all natural" doesn't mean it's safe.

Consumers take real risks if they use diet supplements not independently verified by reputable outside labs.

01/27/2020

Be aware that most of the popular "energy drinks" are actually "stimulant drinks" that have associated health risks.

Shocking figures from the British Soft Drinks Association reveal the volume of energy drinks consumed in the UK increased to 679 million litres last year

01/21/2020

Are fitness trainers qualified to give nutrition advice? Just because many do, doesn't mean they should. As a nutrition expert, I've cleaned up after many well-intentioned personal trainers who've given poor, and even harmful advice to clients.

I'll never give it to you. Here's why.

12/17/2019

Are refined grains bad for health?

I originally wrote this post for the Grain Foods Foundation and I thought the information was valuable for my readers. I hope you think so, too. Most likely you’ve heard someone say, “I’ve cut all …

10/15/2019

A healthy relationship with food starts at a young age and may impact our health for life.

https://maryannjacobsen.com/what-rewarding-kids-with-food-looks-like-20-years-later/

09/26/2019

Our focus on nutrition has become so segmented that it appears we can't see the forest for the trees. The big picture is about the quality of what to include... unfortunately, the focus has become simply what to exclude. It's all about balance.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-new-theory-of-obesity/

“Ultraprocessed” foods seem to trigger neural signals that make us want more and more calories, unlike other foods in the Western diet

09/26/2019

This is important.
Most often the focus of diet trends and conversation centers on what to avoid... what "not to do." What is more important is what to include in our diets.... what "to do."

Poor diet is the top risk for death and disability around the world, according to a new 27-year global study of 195 nations.

09/13/2019

Did you know that poor nutrition is a significant risk factor for the development of mental illness.

08/30/2019

There is a trend in today's food marketing to boast about what is NOT in foods. Be aware of the standards before you are duped by some of the trendy food label claims

Yep! There is NO SUCH THING as added hormones in steroids in pork or poultry production.

When you see a label that says, “No added hormones and steroids*” read the asterisks and fine print:

*federal law strictly prohibits the use of hormones or steroids in poultry

IT DOESN‘T EVEN EXIST!

Food companies use meaningless and misleading labels to try and charge more money. Don’t fall for it!

Image credit: The Farmer's Daughter Sanderson Farms Chicken

08/13/2019

Is there any advantage to non-GMO foods?
Is labeling foods as "non-GMO" helpful or misleading?

Did you know that October is “Non GMO Month”? So it’s quite fitting that we have great news to share. News that very few people seem to know about: just how few GMO vegetables and fruits are commercially available! We are fortunate to live in time where we can make so many food choices for …

07/28/2019

While I think Beyonce is an amazing entertainer, the new diet plan she is promoting is unethical at best, and potentially damaging to both physical and mental health of those lured to an unrealistic ideal. Such a talented performer, but please stay in your own lane when it comes to giving nutrition advice.

In promoting an expensive vegan diet plan, the singer has described confronting her weight as ‘every woman’s nightmare’. She is irresponsibly stoking an evil diet culture – but is also a victim of it

07/25/2019

This study looked at a number of energy balance behaviors, and while there were many behaviors that significantly impact energy balance/body weight, skipping breakfast had the biggest impact.

https://www.ibtimes.com/teens-skipping-breakfast-can-lead-adolescent-obesity-study-says-2808130

Skipping breakfast and having brunch, the current trend among teenagers, can have significant health impact.

07/24/2019

Time to rethink Paleo and Keto diets in favor of over-all health. Avoiding grains may cause changes in the gut microbiome than increase the risk of heart disease.

The conclusion of the original research referred to in this article states
"Although the Paleo Diet is promoted for improved gut health, results indicate long-term adherence is associated with different gut microbiota and increased TMAO [gut-derived metabolite associated with cardiovascular disease]. A variety of fiber components, including whole grain sources may be required to maintain gut and cardiovascular health."

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325832.php

Researchers have uncovered fresh evidence that following a Paleo diet may place heart health at risk, and they identify a possible source of the threat.

06/26/2019

Most of the shocking health information share on line is fake.
Always know the qualifications of the persons you get your information from.

https://www.fastcompany.com/90301427/a-shockingly-large-majority-of-health-news-shared-on-facebook-is-fake

Upon examining the top 100 articles shares of social media, scientists discovered that many contained misleading or exaggerated claims.