KTK-Nutrition

So much misinformation is out there about nutrition.   At a recent book signing, I was in line to get some of the delicious treats that were being served.   The lady in front of me told her friend that she was trying to lose weight.   “I am cutting out the carbs, but you can’t cut out all your carbs,” she stated as she looked at all the table laden with delicious cookies and cakes.   Cutting back on carbs to lose weight is a common nutrition myth.   Yes, cut back on those added sugars and refined carbs like white bread, but keep the whole grains, fruits, and vegetables in your day.   My daughter shared with me some common nutrition myths that were posted on Snapchat.   Let’s look at 2 of those nutrition myths this week and more next week.    1.    Nutrition Myth:   Ordering only egg-white omelets In a nutrition course I teach, a mother indicated she served her children only egg whites and never the egg yolk.   Whe...

I was talking to a neighbor and she said her college age son was borderline for high blood pressure.   I told her he should eat a banana a day.   She looked at me with surprise.   Most people have heard of lowering sodium for high blood pressure but not as many have heard of increasing potassium.     Potassium is one of 7 nutrients the USDA has said Americans aren’t getting enough of.   Are you lacking in any of these nutrients? Potassium – not only helps keep our blood pressure healthy it also helps our muscles and nerve function.   Food sources: Bananas Milk Sweet potatoes  Legumes   Avocados   Magnesium – since so many of us eat white bread and few fruits and vegetables, we may be missing out on magnesium.   Low levels are linked to osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, muscle cramps, and heart disease.   Food sources:             ...