Are whole food groups being omitted from the diet plan?
Nutritionally sound diets (even diets aimed at losing weight) contain foods from all of the food groups. Eliminating whole food groups is generally contraindicated as it can diminish your intake of a variety of essential vitamins and minerals. How does the author recommend you receive the vitamins and minerals found in the omitted food groups? Consumers should be weary of programs offering a “magic” food or pill to be taken daily. You can also bet it will probably cost more than buying whole foods alone. • Do they recommend pills or supplements? Many sites claim our food supply is reducing in nutritional value and that the processing of foods changes their nutrient content. However, many companies often over emphasize this point. While it is true processing of foods does destroy some nutrients, other nutrients are commonly added back to foods. Eating a balanced, variety of foods each day will provide you with all of the nutrients you need. Also be wary of programs recommending exceedin
