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This time of year, we often see dramatic and often negative stories about food and nutrition. A few things to remember:
• Read beyond the headlines — Headlines are meant to attract your attention and get “clicks”. Before you react or make snap judgements, be sure to read the actual article.
• Check the research — Was the research mentioned in the article on the food or ingredient done on humans or on rats/mice (rodents) or on cells in a test tube (in vitro)? We’re not rodents!
• Source — Are the researchers and the science mentioned from respected and well-known universities, medical centers and academic journals or have they been done by companies trying to sell something? Are the people quoted in the article educated, credentialed and trained on this topic?
• What is the body of evidence on this subject? Does this article or research agree with other research, or could it be seen as controversial? What do sources like the FDA, CDC and NIH say on this topic?
What are they trying to sell? Is the person or business trying to sell you a diet book? a supplement? Trying to convince you to buy expensive food items or products with a specific label?
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