In this post about fruit, I want to talk about its carbohydrate components, including sugar and fiber. In case you are looking for justification to eat more fruit, I’ll provide you with all the reason you need to add my berries to your morning yogurt.  Then I’ll break down some of the fruits that are highest in fiber and lowest in sugar for those who are curious about them.

Fiber is in almost all plant-based whole foods. Think of your favorite fruit or vegetable. It’s probably a good source of fiber. Yet, most people don’t get enough fiber. In this post, I’ll explain why fiber is important and help you identify where you can get more fiber in foods you already enjoy.

Some of the nutrition advice about added sugar can be a bit extreme. I am not going to advocate that you swear off added sugar forever! But I think it’s worth knowing a little bit about why a lot of added sugar can wreck your health goals and how to spot it in foods you might not expect to find it.

Grains are a mealtime staple. Bread. Rice. Pasta. Current dietary recommendations suggest that you make half your grains whole. because whole grains have been linked to a long list of health benefits. But identifying whole grains and eating more of them can be a challenge. This post explains what whole grains are, why they matter, and how to incorporate more of them in your diet.

Carbohydrates cause so much confusion, which is frustrating since they make up so much of our diet. This post explains what carbohydrates really are, discusses what the types of carbs do in your body, and helps sift through the “good carb” “bad carb” nonsense.

One thing I’ve learned in working with clients is that everyone is frustrated with all the nutrition confusion out there. When most people ask “what should I eat?”, they find themselves wading through a quagmire of misinformation. I want to help remedy that confusion in this blog series.