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The Lowdown on Detox Products
Stepping on the heels of yesterday's news that Gwyneth Paltrow is, yet again, doing a New Year's detox, there's a report claiming that products promoted as detoxifying agents lack meaningful evidence. The Oxford English Dictionary defines detox as the removal of toxic substances or qualities, yet none of the 15 products tested by members of the Voice of Young Science network met the requirements of that definition.
The group investigated various products with detox labels, like bottled water, shampoo, detox patches, and vitamins, and challenged the detox claims made by the companies behind these products.
Can You Debunk Diet Myths?
Losing weight is hard, but finding misinformation about dieting is frighteningly easy. Although I spend a lot of time debunking diet myths on FitSugar, I also never cease to get questions from readers wondering about the latest facts and fads. Can your separate truth from fiction?
Reality Check: What's the Deal With Fergie's Vinegar Shots?
In a recent Glamour interview, Fergie Ferg revealed that one of her diet tricks is shots of organic apple cider, unfiltered. She said:
"Two tablespoons. For some reason I've noticed a difference on my stomach.
Diet Myths: True or False
Nutritionist Joy Bauer is on a one woman mission to dispel many diet myths.
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Can You Debunk Diet Myths?
Losing weight is hard, especially when misinformation about dieting is frighteningly easy to find. Many diet myths persist so I am wondering if you can separate truth from fiction. Take my true or false quiz to find out.
Diet Tip: Put Protein on Your Plate
Fat is an often misunderstood part of the dieter's diet. For many years it was treated as fact that fat kept people feeling fuller for longer. While some fats do have redeemable features, this is not one of them.
You'll Never Miss the Meat: Conscious Cook Cookbook
We know that eating less meat is a good thing — it reduces your carbon footprint, lowers your grocery bill, and makes sense for your heart. But does it taste good? Vegetarian diets are often associated with a bland menu of tofu, sprouts, and brown rice day after day.
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