People’s hunger for nutrition and diet knowledge is at an all time high! Diet books are best sellers and many magazines are now offering and featuring advice on diet and nutrition. Much of the information out there is for the purpose of making a profit rather than improving the public’s overall long-term health. With so much information available, some of it contradictory or utterly false, it’s no wonder people feel overwhelmed and don’t know what to believe or where to start.
For those who want to lose weight, it should be noted that obsessively controlling the consumption of one nutrient, such as carbohydrates or fat, will not result in optimal long-term health benefits. Yes, weight loss may occur but the loss is typically temporary as it is a lifestyle diet that can be sustained without experiencing negative side effects. To debunk the many diet myths that are prevalent in society today, I will address some of the hot topics related to nutrition in a blog series. Topics will include things like: Organic vs. Non-Organic, High Protein vs. Vegetarian or Vegan, Soy- is it good for you?, Do carbohydrates make you fat, The Fat Debate: Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans?, Vitamins and Supplements?
As a health professional, I have been researching these nutrition topics for some time and promise to keep information fact-based and un-biased. Check back soon for the first blog of the nutrition series as I discuss the pros and cons of the debate concerning Organic vs. Non-Organic.
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