Do you buy into diet myths? How much do you really know about good nutrition? Trendy diets usually don’t cut it long-term in terms of weight loss or creating healthier relationships to food, and can actually trigger obsessive and disordered eating. There are so many diet fads flying around and so much conflicting information that many people don’t know what to believe. It’s tempting to click on social media ads to find the latest “30-day weight-loss plan,” where we’re given overly simplified answers from someone important who seems to have figured it all out, figuring maybe we can finally figure …
Does a gluten-free diet help you lose weight? Separating fact from fad.
Does a diet without gluten, a protein found in most grains, really help your waistline? Celebrities endorse it for weight loss. Testimonials claim increased energy, improved digestions and clearer skin. People believe that gluten-free products are healthier, according to surveys. Almost a third of Americans are reducing or eliminating their gluten intake. Sales of gluten-free products have topped $12 billion, according to market research. But what do the facts tell us about a gluten-free diet for in terms of weight loss? There is currently no research to support the claim that a gluten-free diet is good for weight loss. Unless …