RIDGEWOOD, N.J., March 10, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- According to the New York Times, "the more we learn about nutrition, the less we seem to know." Contradicting nutritional studies simply confuse American shoppers and set back all dietary efforts. It's time to ignore the high-calorie, low-carb crazes and discover easier ways to eat well and stay healthy.
"I think we need to be looking for the good things that are in our food, rather than the bad," says Jill Melton, M.S., R.D., and Editor of Relish Magazine. "We need to be looking at the vitamins and the minerals, the anti-oxidants and the fiber that our food delivers. There's no magic pill."
As part of National Nutrition Month, Melton offers some great tips on choosing the right carbs and fats, as well as creative ways to stave off the afternoon munchies.
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