what we don't know

[Guest guest]

Because of a recent discussion on one of the lists about protein/amino

acids, I started thinking about stuff we learned in school and/or told our

patients that we now know to not be " true " or " healthy " or accurate. We as a

profession promoted margarine because we didn't know about trans fats until

much later. We went back and forth about PUFA and MUFA and which were better

or preferable. Eating eggs is another one. In my research for articles on

menopause, I learned a lot about what isn't necessarily a recommendation

for the masses (ie, soy) to reduce hot flashes.

So I've been wondering, what other recommendations/beliefs have we

backtracked on or changed our recommendation after more research became

available.

Would appreciate input.

Thanks.

Sharon

Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

Freelance Writer

Member, Association of Health Care Journalists

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