3 Foods a Nutritionist Always Eats to Hit Protein Goals Without Tracking

Nutritionists are moving away from rigid macro-tracking, suggesting instead that consumers focus on whole-food protein integration to avoid “orthorexic” tendencies. Registered nutritionist Sophie Gastman, author of Find Your Healthy, notes that hyper-focusing on daily protein grams often leads to unnecessary stress. Instead, prioritize high-protein staples like tinned fish, eggs, and frozen legumes to hit nutritional … Read more

Raccoons Spread Pathogenic Bacteria to Human Waterways, Genetic Study Finds

Invasive raccoons are a primary source of Escherichia albertii contamination in environmental water, according to a study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology by researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University. The study found that 56% of sampled raccoons carried the bacterium, which is linked to severe human food poisoning, suggesting that wildlife—rather than human activity—drives the … Read more