I have learned from my past experiences that resolutions lead to disappointments. More than any other time in history we are bombarded with health information from the nightly news, newspapers and the Internet. Remember always investigate the source. When in doubt call your physician, health care provider or call our office. There s no easy way to boost your energy or to lose weight.
Food fads that seem too good to be true probably are.
Every day new products and diets appear,most of them promising either increased energy, relief from a newly invented illness or quick weight loss. Authors of nutrition books are celebrated on TV talk shows, while products and systems are offered at inflated prices. Some recent food fads and foibles include mega doses of vitamins, the theory that sugar causes hyperactivity, food allergy theories and special magic substances that promote energy and weight loss. Exaggerating a Valid Claim Sometimes a valid nutritional idea becomes a fad and is overdone. When oat bran was found to play a role in limiting cholesterol, manufacturers rushed in with their extravagant claims for their oat bran products, many of which contained levels of fat and sugar inconsistent with total nutritional value.