Throughout the course of your diabetes, have you been following advice that doesn’t really work for you? If that’s the case, try this three-step approach.
Step 1: Spot the Problem
You may be thinking “With so much nutrition information, how do I know what’s real?”
Step 2: Get the Facts
You need to separate facts from fiction. Some good resource websites are the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, The American Nutrition Association, The americanSociety of Nutrition or Dietitians of Canada. These websites will help you determine if the facts you read online are accurate. Ask yourself these questions:
- Is the website promising a miracle cure?
- Do I have reasons to mistrust?
- Are they providing information to educate me?
- Does the information on the website come from personal opinion rather than scientific evidence?
Step 3: Seek Support
Don’t trust everyone that comes up with an opinion about food and nutrition. Consult with a regulated health care professional, such a physician or dietitian if you are looking to improve your health.
Dietitian Tips
- Be careful with products that claim to cure a long list of condition. Nothing is a cure-all for everything.
- A word that raises red flags: miracle
- Check the sources of what you are reading.
At Diabetics Weekly we pride ourselves in thoroughly researching everything we write for you, dear reader. Be sure that other websites you visit do the same.
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