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How to Spot a Food Fad
March 30, 2007
It’s easy to become confused about food and what to eat. How can you tell fact from fiction?
The savvy consumer can learn some strategies to help evaluate a new product, diet or recommendation. Here are some quick tips:
- Does the recommendation offer a quick fix? If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.
- Avoid products that offer a “guaranteed cure.”
- When an item is available for a “limited time,” translate this into “save your money.”
- There are no such things as “good” and “bad” food. All foods can fit as part of a balanced diet that includes variety and moderation.
Bottom line: Food is to be enjoyed. Avoiding fads can go far toward helping you maximize your health.
Special National Nutrition Month Tip of the Day written by ADA National Spokesperson Dee Sandquist, MS, RD, CD
To view previous Daily Tips, click here.
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