Nutrition can be confusing. This is my way of providing a level clarity and understanding to the topic.

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Fats and Their Degrees of Saturation – There is a lot to know before we can make confident and informed decisions about the fats we choose to consume and avoid. A good place to start is by understanding what fatty acids are and their different degrees of saturation and unsaturation.

Help Me Help You – One of the most valuable lessons I ever learned as a student from a teacher is this idea of helping yourself. What does that mean?

Macronutrients: Purpose and Function A general overview of what macronutrients are and and the unique roles they play in the human body.

Micronutrients: Purpose and Function – A general overview of what micronutrients are and the differences between vitamins and minerals. Take a closer look at the way vitamins and minerals are categorized and learn about the many roles they play in the human body.

The Case for Sugars and Carbohydrates – One of the most firmly held nutritional beliefs is that sugar is bad for us, but is that really true?

What are Calories? – Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are what supply us with calories, and calories are nothing more than a unit of energy. Are calories something to fear or a tool for our survival?