Much of the nutrition advice you read online is just plain wrong.
We’ve vetted the latest trending tips to separate fact from fiction.
False nutrition claims are all over social media.
There’s a lot of water in these fruits and veggies that can keep you from dehydrating.Credit: (Photo: ratmaner/Shutterstock)
We’re tacking 10 of the top pieces of misinformation that seem to be all over TikTok right now.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach for any nutrient, including protein, says Cassandra Padula Burke, RDN.
That said, its not going to work wonders on your health.
Drinking from Water Bottle.Credit: Dave and Les Jacobs/Blend Images/Getty Images
But theres no substantial research to show its superior to regularbroth, other than having a bit more protein.
If you really want to increase the nutrition in your soup, load it up withbeansandvegetables.
Thats what TikTok users call dry scooping, and it actually can be pretty dangerous.
Dry scooping powder presents a potential serious choking hazard, no matter what quantity you consume, Burke says.
It functions 24 hours a day, she says.
If its pale yellow like lemonade, youre well-hydrated, says Sarah Alsing, MS, RD.
If its darker like apple juice, youre dehydrated and need to drink more.
While this condition is rare, it is serious.
Sounds too easy to be true, right?
So you cant really be sure what youre getting.
And theres no scientific evidence to back up any of the benefit claims, Burke says.
Youre better off eating dark, leafy greens, likespinachandkale, which contain chlorophyll.
Real foods almost always trump supplements, Allen says.
Chronicinflammationis indeed badits linked to heart disease, cancer, and other serious health conditionsbut is your morningyogurtto blame?
Otherwise, theres no need to categorically avoid dairy.
Natural added sugars might have some nutrients, like minerals or antioxidants, but theyre still sugar.
