Your Path to Sound Nutrition

My focus is on science-based principles for sound nutrition. If the preponderance of the science leads to a new conclusion - I change my opinion. I use these current science-based principles to create practical information and advice for nutritional choices.

Those principles are then applied to weight loss, specific recipes and sound nutrition on a budget. See the pull-down menu at the top of the page for each of these topics and sub-topics.

The Sound Nutrition tab has several sub-tabs.

  • Summary;

  • Proteins;

  • Highly Refined Carbs and Fiber;

  • Fats; and

  • The New Dietary Guidelines

Hello, I’m Steve

My name is Steve Parsons, Ph.D.  While I have college credits in nutrition, my Ph.D. is in economics – not nutrition.  Why do I even list it, you ask?  I have published in peer-review journals and been a reviewer for peer review journals.  I am research nerdy.  More importantly, my statistics and econometrics background is sufficient for me to examine most peer review articles in nutrition to assess the statistical quality of the research. 

From the International Sports Science Association (ISSA) I have a certification (now expired) as a Weight Management Specialist.  From the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) I am a certified Nutrition Coach and I am a NASM Weight Loss Specialist.

Like many people, there is obesity in my family.  Over 60 years ago my mother was a member of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) a nonprofit organization that recently celebrated its 75th anniversary.  I have made presentations on nutrition for TOPS many times. My family background and my mother’s struggles with weight created my lifetime interest in nutrition and weight loss.  

Nutrition is not my occupation; I will never take a dime from anyone for nutrition advice or coaching.  Nutrition is my passion and part of the way I am trying to help others and (as corny as it sounds) do something good in the world. My hope is to help people make better nutritional choices, lose weight, have more energy, and live longer and healthier lives.

If you were looking for Steve Parsons the candidate for US Congress, go to my campaign site Steve-Parsons.com

Featured Recipes

Science-backed recipes that I use myself —practical, delicious, and designed to support your healthiest life.

Featured
The Vibrant Adobe: Hearty Mexican Beef & Bean Soup
The Vibrant Adobe: Hearty Mexican Beef & Bean Soup

This is the ultimate "batch-cook" meal for a busy week. Packed with plant-based fiber from four different varieties of legumes and lean protein, this soup is designed to keep you satiated while supporting heart health with low-sodium foundations.

The Longevity Bowl: Creamy Sweet Potato & Black-Eyed Pea Soup
The Longevity Bowl: Creamy Sweet Potato & Black-Eyed Pea Soup

This vibrant, velvety soup is a masterclass in functional nutrition. By pairing the complex carbohydrates of sweet potatoes with the plant-based protein of black-eyed peas, we’ve created a meal that supports sustained energy and gut health. Inspired by the longevity-focused "Blue Zones" diet, this is comfort food that works for your body.