If you are familiar with my blog, you will know that I am not a fan of labelling foods as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ or of unnecessary dietary restrictions. On the other hand, I am a proponent of evidence-based advice and enjoying foods mindfully. While writing these posts, I am reminded again and again just ...
Enjoying Life Bite by Bite
Summer is officially over and after spending 3 months in Canada we have returned to Nicaragua. I have been sorting through the hundreds of photos we’ve taken to select a few to print. While reliving these recent adventures I have been struck by the regularity by which food appears in our ...
“Is This Food ‘Good’ or ‘Bad’ for Me?”: A Dietitian Responds
I instruct an introductory nutrition course. During the first week of class, I ask students to share one thing that they hope to learn by the end of the 12 weeks. Invariably a large proportion will state that they want to be able to pin-point which foods are ‘good’ and which are ‘bad’. As we proceed ...