1621: What is the Health Halo (And Has it Fooled You) by Riley Pearce with Free Form Fitness on Nutrition Choices
Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition
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The psychological phenomena that compels us to buy these products, sometimes without even checking the actual nutrition label is called the health halo. The regulation on these types of health claims can be very weak, meaning that companies can make a claim without any one fact check them. We assume because it's the healthier option, we can have more of it and still be healthy. Ever heard of halo top ice cream? This low calory frozen dessert, which prints its total calories on the front of the container, is a hit amongst fitness and health guroos. It's touted as the answer to our ice cream prayers and gives us a chance to truly indulge in salted caramel or birthday cake
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