Medical Questions » Diet Questions » Question No. 265
| Question: | How can I tell which dietary information is correct? If you read ail the information in the paper and some magazines, it seems to be repetitive or contradictory. As a result I am very confused. Your opinion would be appreciated. |
| Answer: | It is easier to tell which information is incorrect, rather than which is correct. If the therapist or advisor you are consulting recommends two or more of the following points (ALL OF WHICH ARE INCORRECT)beware!
Most disease is due to a faulty diet.
Most Australians are poorly nourished.
Chemical fertilisers result in less nourishing food.
He or she recommends you to buy something you would not otherwise purchase.
Modern processing and storage remove all nutrition from food.
Food additives and preservatives will poison you.
Your need for nutrients increases with stress.
Vitamins supplements can replace good food.
You should take enzyme supplements.
Everybody needs vitamin supplements.
Natural vitamins are better than synthetic ones.
Vitamins are never harmful.
Sugar is poisonous.
It is easy to lose weight with the (often expensive) plan.
A quick, dramatic cure is guaranteed.
Non-vitamins (eg. Bl5, B17) are recommended.
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