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Year-round, dietitians strive to help individuals make informed food choices. We hope that you hear our messages regarding healthy physical activity and food habits at all times of the year, but you may notice they become a little louder each March as we celebrate Nutrition Month.

Finding reliable information can be tough. The media, internet and book stores are full of nutrition books and articles, so how do you know who and what to trust?

Many food and nutrition books are written by an individual who wishes to share a story about their journey to better health. Its important to recognize, however, that there is not one single diet or food plan that can work for all individuals.

Registered dietitians complete at least five years of post-secondary training that allows them to translate food and nutrition research into individualized goals that can help you achieve success.

Each year Dietitians of Canada choose a nutrition theme to focus on. This year, dietitians are aiming to help you get the real deal on your meal by busting common nutrition myths. Dietitians from around the country have submitted common nutrition myths that they hear from their clients. Lets take a look at a few:

Myth: Sea salt is natural so its better for you than table salt.

Reality: Sea salt, just like kosher and gourmet salt, has about the same amount of sodium as table salt. The differences between sea salt and table salt are taste, texture and how they are made. Most Canadians consume too much salt so, whichever salt you choose, aim to use less. For a flavour boost, sprinkle food with orange or lemon juice, garlic, herbs or spices.

Myth: Superfoods will keep you superhealthy.

Reality: No food has superpowers to keep you healthy on its own. Even if a food is bursting with a beneficial nutrient, your body needs more than that to be healthy. Unfortunately, theres no official superfood definition, and the term is sometimes used to market trendy, expensive foods. Many fruits, vegetables and whole grains that arent labelled super can be equally nutritious, less costly and more widely available.

Myth: A detox diet is a good way to clean out the toxins in your body.

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