Mizzou Nutrition Mythbusters

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Myth: To protect myself from foodborne illness caused by fresh produce, I can switch to local or organic and I won’t get sick.

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Answer: BUSTED! Any fruit or vegetable (local, organic or conventional) can become unsafe if it comes in contact with disease-causing ba...
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Myth: I don’t have to be concerned about foodborne illness when eating fresh produce.

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Answer: BUSTED! Fruits and vegetables are an extremely important part of a healthy diet. Unfortunately, the number of foodborne illness ca...
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Myth: Honey is a natural sweetener, so it is safe for all children and adults to consume.

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Answer: BUSTED! Infant Botulism is a very dangerous condition caused by a type of bacteria that can be found in honey. Infants are parti...
Monday, May 14, 2012

Myth: Using a juicing machine is the best way to take in all that fruits and vegetables have to offer.

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Answer: BUSTED! Due to fad diets that require cycles of “juice fasting,” juicing appliances can now be seen in many kitchens nationwide....
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Friday, May 11, 2012

Myth: Probiotics and Prebiotics must be included in a healthy diet.

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Answer: Not Necessarily You don’t necessarily need probiotics – live microorganisms similar to the good bacteria in your intestines – to b...
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