11 Mythbusting Moments Necessary Because Of The Health Food Industry
![11 Mythbusting Moments Necessary Because Of The Health Food Industry](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/3/3/6/902336_320x180.jpg)
Welcome to the world of health food, where the truth is often hidden behind a veil of marketing and misinformation. It’s a world where organic and vegan are touted as the only way to go, and where gluten-free is the only option for those with dietary restrictions. But how much of this is really true?
It’s a minefield of claims and counter-claims, and it can be hard to know what to believe. We’ve all heard the hype about organic, vegan, and gluten-free foods, but is it really worth it? Are processed foods really all that bad? And what about those "natural" claims?
In this list, we’ll be exposing the lies that the health food industry has been peddling for years. We’ll be debunking the myths about organic farming, processed foods, and naturally artificial-free products. We’ll also be taking a look at the truth behind wheat bread and grass-fed cow milk.
So read on and arm yourself with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your health and nutrition. And remember: the truth is out there.
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Organic food: Not worth the hype.
![Organic food isn t always the healthier option. Eating organic food isn't necessarily better for you than regular food when it comes to nutrients. Studies have shown that there's no significant difference between organic and non-organic milk. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/1/9/901819.jpg)
Organic, vegan, gluten-free: With cellulose.
![There's wood in your food (kind of). Cellulose is a common additive found in many everyday foods, like vegan, organic and gluten-free items. Basically, it's extra fiber. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/2/0/901820.jpg)
Processed foods: Not all bad.
![Processed foods can be as nutritious as unprocessed foods. Eating natural foods is generally better for you than eating processed foods, but some processed foods are fortified with vitamins and minerals, making them just as nutritious. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/2/1/901821.jpg)
Organic, but prison-sourced.
![CRACKED WHOLE FOODS MARKET Whole Foods relies on prison labor. Whole Foods has gotten some things, like goat cheese and tilapia, from farms that rely on the labor of incarcerated people. by ROOM OPEN ONLY](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/1/5/901815.jpg)
Organic farming: Less pesticides, more restrictions.
![CRACKED Organic farming uses pesticides. It's much more limited than conventional farming, though. Only 28 substances are allowed for organic farming, compared to 490 for conventional farming.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/1/7/901817.jpg)
Hype debunked.
![Grass-fed cow milk isn't the be- all and end-all. Grass-fed cow milk isn't necessarily higher in omega-3 fatty acids than regular or organic milk, even though some claim it is. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/1/4/901814.jpg)
Organic food: Not always better.
![Organic food isn t always more environmentally friendly. Organic farming can have a bigger impact on the environment than regular farming. For example, organic peas grown in Sweden produce 50% more emissions than regular peas. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/1/8/901818.jpg)
Egg scammer egged on.
![Not all organic foods are, well, organic. In 2010, a UK businessman got locked up for three years after he admitted to fraudulently selling battery farm eggs as free range or organic. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/2/2/901822.jpg)
Debunked.
![WHOLE FOODS MARKET New lower prices Whole Foods' employee discount plan is kind of a sham. Whole Foods gives employees extra discounts if they keep their BMI, cholesterol, and blood pressure low. It's not really about encouraging healthy habits-it's about cutting down on the - the - company's health plan costs. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/1/6/901816.jpg)
Wheat bread: Not always what it seems.
![CRACKED Wheat bread is sometimes just white bread that's colored. It's usually better to go for wheat bread rather than white bread, but watch out-some loaves that seem like they're wheat are actually just white bread with added color.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/1/2/901812.jpg)
Health fraud.
![Health foods aren't always unprocessed. Lots of health foods have been processed heavily, and have extra stuff like preservatives, fake colors, and sweeteners added to them. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/1/3/901813.jpg)