Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3202: Feel Free to Ignore This Nutrition Advice by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition on Real Nutrition Basics
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Nov 26, 2025 Sally Kuzemchak humorously tackles common nutrition myths, urging a balanced view of healthy eating. She debunks the 'shop the perimeter' rule, highlighting nutritious options in the middle aisles. The notion that all processed foods are bad falls flat as she explains that many are harmless or beneficial. Instead of cheat days, she promotes guilt-free treats. Kuzemchak also clarifies the similarities between sea and table salt, and emphasizes that choosing fruits and veggies matters more than going organic.
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Shop Middle Aisles For Healthy Staples
- Don't limit grocery shopping to the perimeter; many healthy staples live in the middle aisles.
- Buy beans, whole grains, canned tomatoes, frozen fruit, nuts, and olive oil regardless of aisle placement.
Ignore Scary-Sounding Ingredient Names
- Don't avoid products just because an ingredient name looks scary; many are harmless or beneficial.
- Learn common terms like acetic acid (vinegar) and cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) to make better choices.
Produce Quantity Trumps Organic Labels
- Eating more fruits and vegetables matters more than choosing organic versus conventional produce.
- Researchers haven't shown organic produce is nutritionally superior or better for long-term health.