Busted! Nutrition Myths Exposed for National Nutrition Month

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So you've tried or heard about Atkins, the Lemonade Diet, the Detox Diet, the Hollywood Diet, the Water Diet..and perhaps a million other diets. Maybe you've even gone as far as taking weight-loss pills. But wouldn't you like to know what the ultimate source on nutrition is saying about... nutrition?

To raise awareness for National Nutrition Month, the National Dietetic Association has brought us the real truth on some popular myths about nutrition.

Click the link above to see if you know the answers to the following questions. The answers may surprise you!

1. Are calories eaten at night more fattening?

2. Does fasting help rid the body of toxins?

3. Does skipping breakfast really help you lose weight?

4. Can your body tell the difference between honey and sugar?

5. Does low-fat always means low calories?

6. Can you still eat shrimp and other shellfish on a cholesterol-lowering diet?

7. Are multigrain foods always made with whole grains?

8. Does olive oil have fewer calories than other fats?

9. Are frozen vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh?

10. Do foods boasting "0 trans fat" contain "good" fats?

11. Is organic food always more nutritious?

Scroll WAY down in the article from the link above and you'll see some ways to spot phony weight-loss claims and learn about some delicious recipes.