Beware of nutrition scams! 09/23/2009
With Halloween quickly approaching, haunted houses are not the only thing you need to be wary of. Watch out for nutritional products or services that claim to do something that is too good to be true. Most times if someone is selling you something that seems too good to be true, it is. Lately, as I have been doing various nutrition Google searches on nutrition, I have noticed many advertisements for an array of products that claim to do amazing things for you nutritionally. The problem is that the claims are a bit too extreme and the promised results occur practically immediately. One example of this is all the nutritional pills that are capitalizing on the acai berry, or as many like to say, the new "miracle fruit". Some of these pills claim to help you lose weight instantly and drastically increase your health. The fact is that nutrition is not achieved overnight and actually takes a certain degree of work (diet, exercise, etc.). Not only that, but a pill can not match the nutritional benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables. I do not care what anyone says. So the bottom line is, if you are interested in boosting your health, do not fall into the trap of wasting your money on fancy pills and other similar products. They will most likely leave you feeling the same as before...with less money in your pocket. Your best bet to obtain good health is to avoid the quick fix and to focus on building a healthy lifestyle. The next time you visit the grocery store be sure to purchase more fresh fruit and vegetables. If you are looking to loose weight, keep an eye out for citrus foods since they help to flush your system. Also be sure to fill your cart with whole grain type foods, as they are essential for a healthy digestive system. Do your best to avoid pre-packed meals and other products that are high in sodium. Finally, do your best to control your sweet tooth. Improving your diet along with incorporating moderate exercise into your daily routine will leave you feeling refreshed and healthy. Plus you will never have to be tricked by any of those shady nutrition scams again! CommentsLeave a Reply |
