We tend to follow the guidance of those whose morals, values, opinions, and lifestyles we respect. As we become more informed on a subject, we become more confident. When we become more confident, we tend to follow our own guidance. We have to trust that we are being well guided, and that is a personal [...]
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We are becoming more aware of “good” versus “bad” foods as the information is presented to us. Years ago, some of us had understood that margarine (some contained hydrogenated or trans fats) was, for example, better for us than butter. Now, research tells us that hydrogenated (trans) fats are not good for us and that [...]
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There has been a change in the attitude about nutrition in some. Even when we are not looking for information, we often come face to face with it on the internet, or in the media generally. Topics range from weight loss, to contaminated foods, to new discoveries, to health concerns like diabetes or heart disease. [...]
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