Common Nutrition Misconceptions
Many people think you should avoid eating at this time of day.
What is after a certain time in the evening?
This type of source often profits from spreading nutrition myths.
What is a .com source?
Good nutrition can help reduce these strong desires to consume substances.
What are cravings?
The maximum amount of time one should go between meals in early recovery.
What is 4-5 hours? (Some say snacks every three hours)
Some claim that this kind of diet cannot meet protein needs, but beans and lentils prove otherwise.
What is a vegetarian diet?
This process, often promoted as necessary for “detox,” is already handled by the liver and kidneys (note: detox in this case refers to eliminating toxins the general population is exposed to, not necessarily illicit substances)
What is cleansing?
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What is a publication date (in a peer-reviewed journal).
Proper nutrition can lead to improved levels of this, helping you feel more alert and active.
What is energy?
This habit can help you avoid getting excessively hungry and over-reliance on foods that lack important nutrients.
What is meal planning? (or prepping, cooking ahead)
Eating after this specific time is falsely thought to lead to weight gain.
What is a certain hour in the evening?
Eating foods with this vitamin does not prevent colds but may shorten their duration.
What is vitamin C?
This type of professional is uniquely trained to help separate fact from fiction in nutrition.
Who is a registered dietitian?
This plan can help you manage days when you're under extreme emotional duress and don't feel like eating.
What is a Nutrition 911 plan?
What is the end of a balanced, nourishing meal?
People with these specific health conditions need a gluten-free diet.
What are celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity?
This type of produce is just as nutritious as fresh produce when prepared without added ingredients.
What is frozen produce?
An author without this background may unintentionally perpetuate nutrition myths.
What is proper nutrition education?
This type of eating model emphasizes consistent, regular, attuned eating.
What is the CARE Model?
This type of drink can be part of a Nutrition 911 plan, or regular eating, and involves combining fruit, vegetables, fats, and protein powder.
What is a smoothie?
This popular diet approach lacks sufficient research to confirm its health benefits for everyone.
What is intermittent fasting?
Contrary to myth, many plant-based foods, such as beans and lentils, contain this macronutrient.
What is protein?
The promise of quick health fixes on a source selling products would be considered a _________ for consumers.
What is a red flag?
Proper nutrition can help increase this period of abstaining from substance use.
What is the length of sobriety time?
These are the healthy components of a well-balanced meal that aid in recovery.
What are protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates, and fiber.
This popular diet plan has been found to reduce seizures in children but has not been found beneficial for the general population.
What is the ketogenic diet, or keto?