Healthy Diet

WGBH Reports: Quick Summary There are plenty of food myths disguised as facts on the internet, discussed at dinner parties, and in magazines. It can be both confusing and contradictory. Key Points here are lots of myths out there around food and heart health.  9 Food Myths Busted The linked article tells the truth about 9 common food and heart-health myths. The article states: Myths start for all sorts of reasons, and there may even be elements of truth in some.

Washington Post Reports: Quick Summary No matter how old you are, or how much junk food you consume, it’s never too late to start undoing the damage caused by a poor diet. Scientists have found that people can gain sizable health benefits at any age by cutting back on highly processed foods loaded with salt, sugar and other additives and replacing them with more nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, lentils, seafood and whole grains.