Saturday, June 21, 2008
A "Balanced Diet" Isn't Enough
You hear it all the time - from your mom, from dietitians, from doctors, from coaches, heck, even from your uncle Jimmy.Just eat a "balanced diet" and you should be fine.
Of course, the fact that no one ever mentions what actually constitutes a "balanced diet" only adds to the mystique and allure of this mythical creature.
However, new research suggests that even when folks try to eat a "balanced diet" they usually miss the mark.
Indeed, in one recent study, over 70 diets were analyzed and every single one was deficient in 3 or more nutrients. And some diets were deficient in about 15 nutrients!
Not good - but completely preventable.
Click here to find out how...
posted by John Berardi
