Food Myths Debunked
Arthritis Today|January/February 2018

Even if you’re a smart eater, misleading or dated headlines might lead you to buy into nutrition misinformation. To help separate fact from fiction, experts share the truth behind some common healthy-eating myths.

Sharon Liao
Food Myths Debunked

You should eat “superfoods.

” THE FACTS: The buzz is mostly marketing. Pomegranates and goji berries might have different nutrients than their average-joe counterparts, like apples, but they’re no more nutritious. “The key to getting the most nutrients is eating a variety of fruits and vegetables,” says registered dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick, nutrition lead at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute and author of Skinny Liver (Da Capo Press, 2017).

Fat is bad for you.

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