There is so much information out there today about nutrition and new products being introduced onto the market everyday claiming to be "ALL NATURAL" and cure all formulas. It can be extremely overwhelming and is definitely hard to know if the product you are buying actually does what it says it will, or has the ingredients in it that it states that it does.
I feel obligated to warn you to be cautious when purchasing these products. The nutrition information offered to the public can be a mix of truths, half-truths, and gossip. The information does not have to meet any standard of truth before it can be printed in magazines, newspapers, TV and radio, and the internet. That is a sad, but true fact.
Not everyone who is in the business of nutrition has the goal of maintaining or improving people's health. Many are simply in the business to make money. Promotional materials are made to sound scientific and nutrition research is often conducted by people or companies that have something to gain from the end result. Here is a checklist to help you identify nutrition misinformation:
1. Is something being sold.
2. Does the product or service offer a new remedy for problems that are not easily solved (for ex. obesity, cellulite, arthritis, hair loss, energy, wrinkles, aging, stress)?
3. Are such terms as "miraculous," "magical," "secret,", "immune boosting," or "studies prove" being used.
4. Are testimonials before and after photos or expert endorsements used?
5. Does the information sound too good to be true?
6. Is a money back guarantee offered?
I hope that little checklist can help you the next time you are trying to decide whether or not something is worth spending your hard earned money on and that it is in fact doing you more good than harm.
We all want to feel good and live a high quality of life! Nobody wants to be sick or suffer from discomfort and I just hope that I can give you advice, tips and facts that can help you make informed decisions for yourself. We are responsible for our own health. How we choose to live and what we choose to put into our bodies plays a big factor.
After writing this blog it made me think, how do those of you that don't know me personally, in fact know that I am who I say I am. So hear is a picture ofmy designation to put you at ease!
Yours in health,
Kristy Kurtz
Certified Holistic Nutritionist
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