Wednesday 25 June 2014

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From Shereen Lehman, MS, your Guide to Nutrition
5 Common Nutrition Myths

Following a healthy diet and eating right is tough sometimes. There's so much conflicting evidence on foods and nutrition, plus there's so much information from so many different sources.

Add in a few nutrition myths that have grown over time, and it gets even tougher. 

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Natural Ingredients Aren't Always Better Than Artificial Ingredients

Natural and artificial ingredients are both used to add (or preserve) flavor, color, and texture. They may also be used to fortify processed foods with additional vitamins and minerals or other nutrients.

 

Search Related Topics:  processed foods  food labels  artificial ingredients

Can Chocolate Improve Your Mood?
Lenni asks, "I love chocolate. Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, whatever. I know that chocolate contains natural chemicals that can affect your brain, at least if you get enough of them. Does eating chocolate improve a person's mood?"
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5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Diet Right Now
I know changing old, bad dietary habits is tough, and it takes a long time for new eating habits to become permanent. But don't make it too complicated - here are five easy things you can do right now to improve your nutrition.
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