Nutrition Questions
Direct answers to common questions, with enough explanation to show why the answer is rarely a simple yes or no.
Lessons
Common nutrition questions.
LESSON 01
How to Evaluate Nutrition Claims
Learn how to spot weak evidence, exaggerated headlines and misleading comparisons.
LESSON 02
Are Carbohydrates Bad for You?
Why carbohydrate foods differ, and why the source matters more than the label “carbs.”
LESSON 03
Is the Sugar in Fruit Unhealthy?
How whole fruit differs from juice, sweets and foods with added sugar.
LESSON 04
Do Most People Need Supplements?
When food is usually enough, and when supplements may have a legitimate role.
LESSON 05
Is Frozen Food Healthy?
How freezing affects food and what to compare when choosing frozen products.
LESSON 06
Do Healthy Meals Have to Cost More?
Practical ways to eat well without relying on expensive specialty foods.