For my latest Food Network article, I put together the top 17 myths dietitians wish you would stop believing. The following myths are addressed: ❌ Eating after 7pm makes you gain weight ❌ You shouldn't eat fruit because it's too high in sugar ❌ You can't get adequate quality protein on a plant-based ❌ You should avoid eating egg yolks ❌ All ultra-processed foods are bad for you ❌ Frozen and canned produce is less nutritious than fresh ❌ Soy causes cancer ❌ If you want to eat healthy, you should only shop the perimeter of the grocery store ❌ Dairy causes inflammation ❌ MSG causes "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome" ❌ Juicing is the healthiest way to take in your fruits and veggies ❌ You need to drink a gallon of water every day ❌ Seed oils are bad for you ❌ The keto diet is healthy ❌ Enriched white rice is unhealthy ❌ Eating carbohydrates causes diabetes ❌ Eating fat will make you gain weight Thanks to RDs from around the country for your input! Leslie Bonci Sarah Garone Liz Weiss, MS, RDN Mandy Enright, MS,RDN,RYT Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN Jim White Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO Malina Linkas Malkani, MS, RD Keith Ayoob Christy Wilson, RDN Mascha Davis MPH, RDN Wendy Bazilian Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD Katherine Brooking MS, MA, RD, LD Alyssa Smolen MS RDN CDN Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD Christy Wilson, RDN Alexandra Caspero Lenz MA, RD, RYT https://lnkd.in/e9WwqxFi
I did a nutrition myths workshop last month (doing again next week) and discussed so many of these.
Thank you for including me in this. You did a great job (and service!) synthesizing some of the most common and some of the most enduring myths among the many we face as dietitians, health professionals - and for those that we serve - our clients, readers, eaters!
Thanks for adding fact not fiction and for including me!
Great piece, Toby! Thanks for including me!
About 99% of my job is busting so many of these myths!
As always, Toby, great work!!
So many good ones in this list that I'm addressing regularly - thanks for sharing!
Great topics and a great group of experts!!
Love this!
Advanced practice Mental Health Nutrition Professional
3wMore myths to include: Carbs are bad for you! All fats are bad! You must detox your body! Gluten- free is healthier for everyone! You can spot reduce fat! All calories are equal! Skipping meals is a good way to lose weight! Supplements can replace a healthy diet! Juicing is the best way to get nutrients! Organic foods are always healthier! You need to eat small, frequent meals to boost metabolism! High protein diets are best for everyone! Just some of my thoughts…