The cacophony of food fearmongering out there may have you feeling confused about what foods are safe to eat, and pressured to conform to rigid notions of what constitutes “good” or “clean” eating. In this melee of conflicting information, it’s easy to become discouraged and find yourself in that vicious cycle of guilt, stress, and ultimately, unhealthy eating habits.
The various rationale put forth by diet gurus for cutting out whole foods, and sometimes entire food groups, just don’t hold water. These typically focus on how an isolated food compound may be harmful in one specific circumstance, but just because one compound in a food is harmful to one biological system, that doesn’t mean the whole food is bad for the whole us. When you hear pitches for restricting foods that focus on how one specific component impacts gut health, hormones or inflammation, your best bet is to adopt a healthy dose of skepticism.
The following articles will give you a point by point rebuttal for the most prevalent food-phobic myths you’re likely to encounter on the internet. You might also be interested in The Truth About Food Toxins webinar.
Myth Busting Articles
Myth: Vegetable Oils Are Bad for You
Despite widespread fears about the potential of vegetable oils (often maligned as “industrial seed oils”) to cause inflammation and oxidative damage, the real science tells a different story. Contrary to the myths, research shows that linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid abundant in vegetable oils, has significant health benefits, including lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and breast cancer. In addition, the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is less critical than previously thought, so vegetable oils can be a healthy part of your diet—no fear required.
Calm Your Food Fears by Busting 12 Common Myths
The Truth About Food Toxins
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