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Choose 1 or 10: Understanding Food Choices

I briefly discuss what draws some people to one food or another.

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Food Topics Health Trends

Take Me Out: Does Coconut Oil Need to Go?

Recent news is saying coconut oil is unhealthy. But is it really?

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Halo on Fire: What is the Health Halo?

I discuss a marketing tactic trying to get you to buy products based on health merits.

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Spirit: Understanding Your Alcohol

A brief overview of some alcoholic beverage terms, and some cautions.

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Valentine’s Day: The Heart You SHOULD Care About

I use the holiday to discuss heart health.

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Deathbread: A Post on Fun and Family Nostalgia

College student in nutrition discusses the importance of fun with food, and culture

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Health Trends

The Great Divide: Why Medicine Can Be Confusing

A nutrition student gives some reasoning as to why medicine is confusing.

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Food Topics Health Trends

Stray Bullet: Why I Don’t Believe in Silver Bullet Miracle Foods

Why I don’t believe the media hype involving certain foods.

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The Name Game: Alternative Names for Sugar

Food labels can be complicated. Here is a reference guide to added sugars.

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Sliced ‘n Spiced: An Applesauce Recipe

A recipe I adapted from a class to add my own personal touch to it.