In an era dominated by social media, it's increasingly difficult to distinguish between actual science-backed claims about what we eat and drink and those that have become popular only because they were posted by a celebrity or influencer, then liked and shared by thousands of other people.
In many cases, these food myths gain even more traction when a reputable news source features them. These segments are often taken completely out of context once they get posted in social media.
Take for example a report in the news, "Glass of Red Wine Equivalent to Hour of Gym Time." While their guests, Doctors Marc Siegel and David Samadi, discussed how the benefits of exercising far outweigh those of the resveratrol found in red wine, only a paraphrased version of the headline made it to the social media platforms, a majority of which didn't even have a link to the news report or the study behind it.
In line with the celebration of the National Nutrition Month® of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, we will try to help separate fact from fiction by debunking some of the more widespread misconceptions associated with the food we eat.
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