Nutrition Myths: A Guide to Fact vs Fiction

Jillian Allen, RD
June 10, 2020

With so much nutrition information constantly around us, you'd think it would be easier to learn about balanced eating. Unfortunately, the internet and social media is loaded with misinformation, making it more difficult to tell what is evidence-based science from what is sensationalized, misinterpreted, or opinionated nutrition information. In this presentation, Jillian will discuss some of the myths she hears most commonly among patients and get to the bottom of the facts versus fiction behind them. Join us in this discussion to approach nutrition with a more critical eye to optimize your unique whole body nourishment



Jillian’s Website: https://www.wholebalancednutrition.com/

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