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Food Myths and Facts
“Sugar is toxic.” “Don’t eat after 7 pm.” “Avoid all white foods.” “Going gluten-free or low-glycemic is the best way to lose weight.” “All of the nutrition is in the skin of fruits and veggies.”
The statements above are like magnets – pulling us in as we walk past the magazine rack or, worse yet, when we walk down a supermarket aisle. Consumers are hungry for miracle cures and easy ways to get healthy and slim without making much of an effort to get there. But buyer beware: Not all of the so-called “facts” you read about are true and, in fact, some food myths harm more than help.
Don’t wash your chicken
A common misconception when preparing chicken for cooking is the need to rinse the poultry with water before it is cooked. In fact, the USDA recommends that you do NOT wash your chicken, as it increases the risk of spreading bacteria around the kitchen. Dr. Jennifer Quinlan helped to develop the “Don’t Wash Your Chicken” campaign, as a creative way to inform people about this mishandling.
Mom’s prenatal diet affects baby’s mental health
Mothers who eat junk food while pregnant are more likely to have children with mental health problems. This is according to researchers from Deakin University in Australia. They along with other researchers from Norway analyzed more than 23,000 mothers who participated in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort.