Why reduced-fat foods are making you fat
A whopping 65 percent of people want to reduce the amount of fat in their diets, according to a recent Nielson survey, despite overwhelming research that shows low-fat diets may actually promote weight gain. So how has this monster of myth lived for so long? Because people still think fat makes them fat, says Donald K. Layman, Ph.D., professor emeritus of food science and human nutrition at the University of Illinois. And because the government’s new Dietary Guidelines for Americans still tell them to cut down on fat intake, particularly saturated fat. Read more here: au.lifestyle.yahoo.com
Myth Busting
Every magazine, twitter post, newspaper, online article, personal trainer, and even gym buddy will have the latest nutrition or dieting tip for you. But unfortunately these fad ideas will not bring you the results you want and can even be harmful.
Find 12 Myths about nutrition in this article that are worth to know!
Make sure you get your nutritional advice from a reliable source; a Registered Sport & Exercise Nutritionist.
