As far as I am concerned, nutrition is like politics; you have 2 sides that will never agree. Each expensive study is countered by a more expensive study and ultimately the side with the marketing budget wins. It's sad.
Basically, it's up to you to minimally absorb the information and make a determination based on what you believe and what you're doctor says is good for you.
The Medical News Daily is a site that I frankly have never heard of but they have a ton of subscribers. Today the list 10 Nutrition Myths that are worth considering. I know that I fell for 2 of them...
- Eating carbohydrates makes you fat
- Drink eight, 8-oz. glasses of water per day
- Brown grain products are whole grain products
- Eating eggs will raise your cholesterol
- All alcohol is bad for you
- Vitamin supplements are necessary for everyone
- Consuming extra protein is necessary to build muscle mass
- Eating fiber causes problems if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Eating immediately after a workout will improve recovery.
- Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by eating foods low on the glycemic index.
To get the scoop on these points, read Dispelling The Top 10 Nutrition Myths by Medical News Today.
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