Why is there so much inaccurate information about food out there?
One could go mad with all the conflicting information out there, and I know that I find it quite annoying. For instance, consider the Mediterranean diet: I've spent years researching the health advantages of the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in legumes, olive oil, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, as well as red wine and full-fat dairy. It is a diet that is both rich and nourishing. Nevertheless, I keep coming across articles written by yet another "renowned health expert" who will instruct us on how to adhere to this traditional diet while replacing some of its essential components with modern alternatives. "Eat your beans, your fruit, and your vegetables; add a little olive oil, have a little wine, and then have some fat-free yoghurt or low-fat cheese," it will say. I'll explain. You see, the real, whole food kind of dairy that is a component of the Mediterranean diet is not found in fat-free dairy products. Since it is neither natural nor very ...