Read the Beforeitsnews.com story here. Advertise at Before It's News here.

By Guiding Instincts
Contributor profile | More stories

Story Views
Now:
Last hour:
Last 24 hours:
Total:

Dietician Attempts to Disprove "Nutrition Myths"

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 16:45

% of readers think this story is Fact. Add your two cents.

By Jordan Miller;

In celebration of International Nutrition Month, Melissa Kolmel (a registered dietician) took to the streets in an effort to inform the public about some of the most common misconceptions regarding nutrition. In a recent article that was published in the Fort McMurray Today (Canada), Kolmel dispels, what she believes, are the six most common nutrition myths. In an effort to put some of these myths to rest, Kolmel presents, in the majority of the suggestions, some logical recommendations; however, much of the information that is presented is limited, and sometimes heavily based on Canada’s Food Guide. In order to help you better understand these myths and subsequent recommendations, we will attempt to provide you with information that will hopefully broaden your understanding so that you can better discern the recommendations for yourselves using your own judgement and feelings. With anything, Kyla and I are dedicated in putting the knowledge into your hands, so that you can empower yourselves to make informed choices, rather than relying so much on third party opinions. Never cease in asking questions, for if you do, you have surrendered your power, and thus, freedom of choice.

“Nutrition Myths”

Myth # 1. “Avoid carbs if you want to loose weight“: This can’t be farther from the truth. We generally agree with Kolmel’s assessment, in that “carbs” (carbohydrates) are essential in everyone’s diet, and that many people have been led astray with all these diet fads that tell people to avoid carbs altogether. As Kolmel explains, “Foods that contain carbs have important nutrients like the B vitamins, fibre, folic acid and iron.” This is true. Carbohydrates (carbs) are not only important in their macronutrient profile, but also offer us many important essential vitamins and minerals.

Further to this assessment however, Kolmel fails to mention some healthy sources of carbohydrates. Essentially, we want to ensure that our food is both organic and local as much as we can. Also, we want to avoid eating packaged food. These types of food are not only littered with food additives and preservatives, they lack the essential micronutrients our body needs. For this reason, we recommend, eating whole foods as often as possible, so that your bodies can benefit in the long run.

Myth # 2. “The percentage daily value on the product’s nutrition facts table isn’t very useful”: This statement is more factual than mythical. Although Klomel indicated this as a myth, she wasn’t all that forthcoming as to why. Certainly, with anything, something is only useful if you deem it to be so, or there is proper education on how to use it. In the Case of % or DV (Daily Value), sometimes it is hard to trust figures that have been arbitrarily set, and in most cases are outdated. Studies have recently shown that high dosages of vitamin D (40,000 – 80,000 IU a day) is perfectly safe in clinical trials. Based on the DV for vitamin D, the IU (International Units) are set at 400 per day. Based, on some of the research and information that has come forth, most of these projections are actually quite low.

We also have to take into account that not everyone is built equally, in their nutritional needs that is. We all have different metabolic processes, and thus different nutritional requirements. For this reason, if you required more vitamin C intake per day than the “average individual”, your DV would be higher. In this case, % of DV would not necessarily apply to your personal needs. Always ensure to have your blood tested regularly to see what nutrients are needed and what can be avoided.

Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world.

Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.

"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.

Please Help Support BeforeitsNews by trying our Natural Health Products below!

Order by Phone at 888-809-8385 or online at https://mitocopper.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST

Order by Phone at 866-388-7003 or online at https://www.herbanomic.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST

Order by Phone at 866-388-7003 or online at https://www.herbanomics.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST

Humic & Fulvic Trace Minerals Complex - Nature's most important supplement! Vivid Dreams again!

HNEX HydroNano EXtracellular Water - Improve immune system health and reduce inflammation.

Ultimate Clinical Potency Curcumin - Natural pain relief, reduce inflammation and so much more.

MitoCopper - Bioavailable Copper destroys pathogens and gives you more energy. (See Blood Video)

Oxy Powder - Natural Colon Cleanser! Cleans out toxic buildup with oxygen!

Nascent Iodine - Promotes detoxification, mental focus and thyroid health.

Smart Meter Cover - Reduces Smart Meter radiation by 96%! (See Video).

Comments

Online:
Visits:	1,607,172,354
Stories:	8,161,192