Let’s Talk Health and Nutrition with Dr. H

  There are several nutrition myths that get in the way of making necessary lifelong dietary and behavior changes. This post seeks to examine those myths and to present factual and/or evidence-based refutations for each scenario. Myth 1:  Special Detoxification Diets are needed so that toxins can be removed from the body: The body has its own detoxification systems by way of the liver and kidneys.  When these are functioning optimally and not diseased, toxins are eliminated and excreted effectively. The key is to have a well-balanced, varied and adequate diet that contains rich sources of fiber and to keep the body adequately hydrated to support the body's natural detoxification system. Myth 2: All Carbs are bad: Like Proteins and Fats, Carbohydrates are sources of energy for the body.  In fact, under normal conditions, carbohydrates are a preferred energy source.  Carbohydrates are also needed to help spare breakdown of proteins.  The key is to k...