Busting Some Common Food Myths

BUSTING SOME COMMON FOOD MYTHS

While you are "going down a different road", because you have found The Venus Factor and you are really excited that it is going to FINALLY make changes to your health and well-being you are probably looking at other options that might support and / or enhance your journey; so I have been able to find some great advice / information about health related matters that will increase your knowledge and support what you are achieving with VF.

Food offers a long list of benefits. From health and well-being to pleasure, there are many reasons why food is such an important part of our lives.

But as beneficial as food is, it’s important to be realistic about its limitations.
With that in mind I thought I’d run through some of the common myths that I’ve noticed when it comes to food.

FOOD IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR MEDICINE

Is a healthy diet an important foundation for good health? YES. Should you rely on food alone to cure or treat every disease or illness? NO.

It’s scary how many reports there are of people who have forgone traditional medicine for diet therapy, often with terrible consequences.

Now don’t get me wrong, nutrition is an important aspect of good health. But to give the body the best chance to deal with any health issues that may arise, we need to be realistic about the limitations of food and be able to recognise when medical treatment is required.

FOOD WILL NOT MAKE YOU HAPPY

Do you find yourself regularly binging on high fat / sugar / salt foods when you’re feeling sad / angry / lonely, etc.?

If so you’re definitely not alone.

While there is nothing wrong with enjoying food, for some people it can become a coping mechanism to deal with underlying mental health issues.

If you find yourself constantly relying on food to treat emotional distress it may be a good idea to seek from a mental health professional.

FOOD IS NOT THE BE ALL AND END ALL

As a self confessed foodie (yes I am one of those annoying people who takes arty photos of their food). That’s a hard statement to write. But as much as food is enjoyable and necessary for health and development there is a point at which we can become too obsessed.

If you’re too restrictive with what you eat, often feel guilty about your diet, or find your life revolves around controlling your food intake, it may be time to take a deep breath and realize that food is just one aspect of a healthy and balanced life.

This post is from :  westernweekender.com.au

Publish date : February 4, 2016

The author is Kate Reid. She can be contacted on Twitter :  @kate_reid6

Kate is a journalist and qualified Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) Degree from the University of Wollongong.

Kate does not have any affiliation with this website and does not necessarily agree with the claims of the Venus Factor program. I am just a fan of health and dietary issues she chooses to write about and think they are worth sharing. 

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