After the feedback from our last nutrition myth-busting post, we decided to bring you some more answers. No more guesswork or falling for those gimmicks that are not helpful to you in the long term.

Myth or Fact? Organic foods are safer and healthier than non-organic

Dangour, A., Lock, K., Hayter, A., Aikenhead, A., Allen, E., Uauy, R. (2010). Nutrition-related health effects of organic foods: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr, 92(1): 203-210.

Myth or Fact? Canned (low sodium) and frozen fruits and vegetable can be as nutritious as fresh produce

Miller, S., & Knudson, W. (2014). Nutrition and cost comparisons of select canned, frozen, and fresh fruits and vegetables. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 8(6), 430-437.

Myth or Fact? Microwaving zaps nutrients resulting in a less healthy product.

Cross, G., Fung, Y.C., Decareau, R. (2009). The effect of microwaves on nutrient value of foods. Food Science and Nutrition, 16(4): 355-342.
Turkmen, N., Sari, F.Y., Velioglu, S. (2005). The effect of cooking methods on total phenolics and antioxidant activity of selected green vegetables. Food Chemistry, 93(4):713-718.

Myth or Fact? Foods with claims like low-calorie, sugar-free, and all-natural are the healthier option

Retrieved from http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/labelling/labelling-legislative-framework/eng/1387771371233/1387771427304
Tarabella, A., Voinea, L. (2013). Advantages and limitations of front-of-label packaging. Economic Interferences, 15(33):198-209.

Myth or Fact? Eggs are high in cholesterol and consumption is detrimental to heart health

Dawber, T., Nickerson, R., Brand, F., Pool, J. (1982). Eggs, serum cholesterol, and coronary heart disease. The Amer Society for Clin Nutr, 36(4): 617-625.
Kritchevsky, S. (2013). Scientific research and recommendations regarding eggs. J of the Amer College of Nutr, 23(6).

Myth or Fact? Permanent weight loss is virtually impossible, and for those who succeed it requires near superhuman willpower

The National Weight Control Registry. (2015). Weight Control & Diabetes Research Center. Brown Medical School/The Miriam Hospital. Retrieved from http://www.nwcr.ws/Research/default.htm

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