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Evidence-backed articles on nutrition, immunity, research, and everyday wellness — companion reading to the podcast.
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Baked Potato vs Potato Chips: Same Plant, Different Story
Baked potato vs potato chips: Same plant, completely different story. Discover what satiety studies, glycemic index data, and weight-gain research reveal about…
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Artificial Food Dyes and Kids: What the Research Says
Artificial food dyes and kids: what OEHHA, the AAP, and the FDA say about behavior, what’s still uncertain, and where the Red…
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Food Deserts and Health Disparities: It’s Not Willpower
Posted by Lynn | Certified Health Coach and educator | 8-minute read Quick answer: Food deserts and health disparities are connected through…
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How to Read a Nutrition Label: 5 Simple Steps in 60 Seconds
The front of the food package is marketing, but the nutrition label tells the real story. Learn five simple steps to read…
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HFCS, Ultra-Processed Foods, and Our Health
Nobody asked for high fructose corn syrup or ultra-processed foods, yet nearly 75% of the U.S. food supply is now ultra-processed. Lynn…
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The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners
When a Ripe Peach Isn’t Sweet Enough Anymore This article, about “artificial sweeteners” is intended for general educational and informational purposes only…
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Ultra-Processed Foods and Chronic Disease: What the Science Really Says
More than half of what the average American eats every day is ultra-processed — and the research linking it to heart disease,…
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Color Struck! Artificial Food Dyes: What’s Really Happening Behind the Colors We Eat
Originally published: March 22, 2019 | Updated: February 2026Blog — I’m Just Sayin’ Nutrition | Posted by Lynn Artificial food dyes are…
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Are Carbs Bad for You? The Carb Killer Mystery Explained
Originally published: April 26, 2019 | Updated: February 2026 Are carbs bad for you, or is the real problem something we’ve been…
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Why Food Additives and Weight Gain Are Linked (And What You Can Do)
This article explains how modern food additives may interfere with hunger signals, metabolism, and weight management. It explores research on processed ingredients…
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