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Monday, January 29, 2007
Burned out on Nutrition
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Can you trust what nutrition experts advise? Or are you tired of them constantly changing their minds? Used to be butter was bad so we all switched to margarine and then margarine was maligned for containing heart disease causing trans-fats. Margarine makers responded by developing trans-fat free versions. Caffeine has been implicated in causing high blood pressure in the past, then researchers find out drinking a few cups of coffee helps jump start our brains increasing focus and concentration. We’re supposed to eat more fish; then warnings come out about mercury levels in certain types of seafood. What’s a well intentioned consumer looking to eat healthier foods supposed to do? Has nutrition research left you more confused than ever?
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