Tips and Tricks

  Every fall, the publishing industry begins a new cycle of hitting bookstore shelves with diet books, just in time to help assuage winter holiday guilt and prepare for New Year’s resolutions. At the same time, TV stations are in the throes of sweeps periods and launching a new season. You know this phenomenon is in full swing when you start hearing the local news and talk show pitches: “You can lose 10 pounds in 1 week and eat whatever you want!” or “A common ingredient in your kitchen that will burn off fat without exercise! Tune in at 11 to see what it is!” Then in the next media cycle there’ll be new books and news stories telling us how these miracle cures were all a load of hooey, but there are brand-new miracle cures that really work! Here are some common nutrition myths that have gone in and out of fashion over the years — and the real truth behind the hype.                                 ...