KEY WEST, FL, February 3, 2026— With endless conflicting diet and nutrition advice flooding social media, The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) invites the community to the next CFK VIP Series presentation – “The Best Diet and Other Myths About Nutrition” – on Thursday, February 19, at 7:00 p.m. at CFK’s Key West campus.

Featuring licensed dietitian and nutritionist Leigh Pujado, MS, CNS, LDN, this timely presentation will trace the evolution of nutrition science, revealing where dietary guidance went off track launching decades of fad diets that often did more harm than good. Ms. Pujado will include a bit of biochemistry to show how the body actually responds to different foods to help inform choices that support lasting health rather than chasing the latest trend.

“There’s so much noise online about what we should and shouldn’t eat,” said Pujado, who operates the clinical practice Hibiscus Nutrition in Key West. “My goal is to help people understand the science so they can filter out the myths and focus on what truly nourishes their bodies.”

Pujado brings a whole-person, integrative approach rooted in functional medicine and evidence-based medical nutrition therapy. Her practice focuses on personalized dietary planning, laboratory analysis, lifestyle modification, and how to cook the foods that will help you thrive.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026

Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; presentation begins at 7:00 p.m.

Location: CFK’s Key West campus at the Tennessee Williams Theatre

Format: 50-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes for questions and answers

Tickets: $5 at the door; free for CFK and Monroe County school students

Now in its twelfth season, the CFK VIP Series showcases the views, ideas, and perspectives (VIP) of speakers with local, regional, and national prominence. The 2026 series is sponsored by David and Annette Curry, Essential Net Solutions, and First Horizon Bank.

Watch the event live on CFK's Facebook page: The event will be streamed live on CFK’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TheCollegeoftheFloridaKeys/. Simply go to the CFK Facebook page at 7:00 p.m. and click on live stream when it starts. 

For more information, call 305-296-9081 or visit www.cfk.edu/VIP.

About Leigh Pujado: Leigh Pujado, MS, CNS, LDN, holds a Master of Science in nutrition, the Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS) designation from the American Nutrition Association, and a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN) state license.

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