Mizzou Nutrition Mythbusters

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Monday, August 30, 2010

Myth: All canned salmon has calcium.

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Answer: Busted! Canned salmon comes 2 ways at the grocery store – canned and in foil packages. Canned salmon with bones is a source of cal...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Myth: Greek yogurt is healthier than other yogurts.

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Answer: Busted! I have seen more Greek yogurts popping up on food shelves recently. They are more expensive than other yogurts. But are th...
Thursday, August 19, 2010

Myth: When I see nutrition information in the news I should change what I eat.

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Answer: Busted! Nutrition and health information changes over time. Some of what I learned as a graduate student no longer applies. Other ...
Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Myth: Coconut water can help me lose weight.

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Answer: Busted! No, there is no proof that coconut water can help you lose weight. Although low in calories – 46 calories for a cup – ther...
Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Myth: Coconut water is a healthy drink.

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Answer: Well, it depends on your definition of “healthy” Coconut water (not to be confused with high-fat coconut milk) has been on the gro...
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