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What's so trendy about Nutrition that everyone went crazy over it?

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Over the past several years, there seems to be increased interest and acceptance of healthier, cleaner eating and a renewed attention to health and wellness in the general population. We are in the midst of a paradigm shift and moving away from the quick and easy, pre-packaged meals , and “diet” foods popular over the past several decades and moving back towards a more “old fashion” approach to eating and preparing food. This includes more fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, fish, and 100% whole grains, with less processed foods, artificial flavors, and artificial sugars. The motivations for this movement are likely unique for everyone but there does appear to be more awareness and recognition of the health risks associated with an unhealthy diet and unhealthy weight as well as the potential negative impact that additives, chemical preservatives, pesticides, unhealthy fats and highly processed foods have on our health and general well-being. With this paradigm shift come...