3 Taboos About Health & Nutrition You Should
Never Post on Social Media
There are a lot of amazing diets that can benefit different people in different ways. Avoid sharing health tips and promoting anything, no matter how ecstatic you are. Always fact-check and double-check what you share!
Many people take whatever is published online for granted. That includes social media too. But the truth is, sometimes people don‘t really think about the stuff they post online. You should be aware of this too.
Before hitting that ‘share‘, you always need to be sure that what you are about to publish makes sense. Otherwise, you may be doing more harm than good.
With that in mind, in this article we have prepared for you 3 taboos about health and nutrition you should AVOID at all costs whenever posting on social media:
1. Defending Your New Diet
There are a lot of great diets out there, not just one. Our bodies and minds all function in a similar, yet different way. What‘s extremely beneficial for one person, may, in fact, be detrimental for someone else.
For example, some may argue that nuts are extremely nutritious and healthy, but others may be allergic to them or they may make them more prone to weight gain. Similarly, a person with certain autoimmune diseases such as celiac disease, for example (which is a long-term autoimmune disorder), would certainly benefit from a gluten-free lifestyle, but that does not mean that all people should go gluten-free.
Diets such as Paleo, AIP, Keto, etc., all have merits in their own right. But all good things get ruined when taken to extremes. Even doing an all-water diet can be healthy for a few days. But doing an all-water diet all the time is not only not healthy, but you‘d be sentencing yourself to death!
All of us are going to cheat a little every now and then, as you should because that is what makes us human. Sticking to the same diet all the time can cause problems longterm (that is unless you have specific allergies and you need to avoid certain foods at all times).
2. Avoid Ranting
Just because you are convinced, for example, that Keto is good (for you), that doesn‘t necessarily mean you should become a messiah for the Keto diet. What‘s best for you may not be for someone else, and vice versa.
Some people get extremely pushy whenever they try something new. They start a new diet, all of a sudden nothing else matters and everything else is pale in comparison. Then they start telling everybody else that they‘re all doing it wrong.
This kind of attitude leads nowhere. Even if the diet is good as they claim, people will be apprehensive because nobody likes being talked into anything. Sure, there is certainly some truth to it, but just because one person feels better doesn‘t mean everyone would feel the same way. Avoid ranting and generalizing, you will only discredit yourself!
3. Sharing Health or Nutrition Articles Before Researching First
As you may or may not know, not all content on the internet is 100% true. First, you have to understand what sharing something even implies. It indirectly (or directly if you explicitly state or dispute that in your post) means you stand behind whatever it is in that article. And if you don‘t fact-check whatever it says there, you may be promoting false information.
It is important to do research before starting anything new or especially before recommending a new diet or a product to someone else. You may never know the longterm implications of a new lifestyle on you, let alone on someone else. That being said, it goes without saying that before promoting anything, it is always good to know if what you are standing behind even makes sense.
Speaking of a new diet, that means looking for any credible long-term studies supporting the claims, as well as the validity of those studies. If you are buying health products, always make sure you read the ingredients list before buying or recommending them.
It is crucial to fact-check what you share, because if you don’t, you may end up worsening the situation, and even putting someone’s well-being at risk.
Concluding Thoughts
Don‘t get too carried away. Enjoy your new diet if it makes you feel better, but you don‘t have to push others into it. Even though it is difficult to stay neutral when you feel so strongly about something, trust us - it is for the best! To stay on the right track, here are some additional tips on how to remain credible and unbiased on social media nowadays:
- Always share news and articles from credible sources and news agencies you absolutely trust.
- Avoid sharing blog posts that sound too radical and exclusive.
- Be patient. Don’t be in a hurry to share anything you have just read (or glanced through!). Even if it aligns your current lifestyle and philosophy, it is always a good idea to run it by search engines and cross-check content for authenticity.
- Whatever you believe in - try to remain as neutral as possible.
If you want to be lead in a healthy way on wellness and nutrition, we would love to have you on board! Here at Well Health and Chiropractic, we are chiropractors first. We are here to help your body function the way it is designed to. We know, for example, that when your vertebrae are in the wrong position it can wreak havoc on your body and no diet in the world can help you with that.
Our job then is to move those bones back to their original position so you can enjoy your life again. But we also coach on nutrition, detox, and exercise - all of which are essential for your physical and mental well-being.
If you are interested in knowing more about the benefits of chiropractic care or whether or not it is the right treatment for you, schedule your New Patient Special!
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3 Taboos About Health & Nutrition You Should
Never Post on Social Media
There are a lot of amazing diets that can benefit different people in different ways. Avoid sharing health tips and promoting anything, no matter how ecstatic you are. Always fact-check and double-check what you share!
Many people take whatever is published online for granted. That includes social media too. But the truth is, sometimes people don‘t really think about the stuff they post online. You should be aware of this too.
Before hitting that ‘share‘, you always need to be sure that what you are about to publish makes sense. Otherwise, you may be doing more harm than good.
With that in mind, in this article we have prepared for you 3 taboos about health and nutrition you should AVOID at all costs whenever posting on social media:
1. Defending Your New Diet
There are a lot of great diets out there, not just one. Our bodies and minds all function in a similar, yet different way. What‘s extremely beneficial for one person, may, in fact, be detrimental for someone else.
For example, some may argue that nuts are extremely nutritious and healthy, but others may be allergic to them or they may make them more prone to weight gain. Similarly, a person with certain autoimmune diseases such as celiac disease, for example (which is a long-term autoimmune disorder), would certainly benefit from a gluten-free lifestyle, but that does not mean that all people should go gluten-free.
Diets such as Paleo, AIP, Keto, etc., all have merits in their own right. But all good things get ruined when taken to extremes. Even doing an all-water diet can be healthy for a few days. But doing an all-water diet all the time is not only not healthy, but you‘d be sentencing yourself to death!
All of us are going to cheat a little every now and then, as you should because that is what makes us human. Sticking to the same diet all the time can cause problems longterm (that is unless you have specific allergies and you need to avoid certain foods at all times).
2. Avoid Ranting
Just because you are convinced, for example, that Keto is good (for you), that doesn‘t necessarily mean you should become a messiah for the Keto diet. What‘s best for you may not be for someone else, and vice versa.
Some people get extremely pushy whenever they try something new. They start a new diet, all of a sudden nothing else matters and everything else is pale in comparison. Then they start telling everybody else that they‘re all doing it wrong.
This kind of attitude leads nowhere. Even if the diet is good as they claim, people will be apprehensive because nobody likes being talked into anything. Sure, there is certainly some truth to it, but just because one person feels better doesn‘t mean everyone would feel the same way. Avoid ranting and generalizing, you will only discredit yourself!
3. Sharing Health or Nutrition Articles Before Researching First
As you may or may not know, not all content on the internet is 100% true. First, you have to understand what sharing something even implies. It indirectly (or directly if you explicitly state or dispute that in your post) means you stand behind whatever it is in that article. And if you don‘t fact-check whatever it says there, you may be promoting false information.
It is important to do research before starting anything new or especially before recommending a new diet or a product to someone else. You may never know the longterm implications of a new lifestyle on you, let alone on someone else. That being said, it goes without saying that before promoting anything, it is always good to know if what you are standing behind even makes sense.
Speaking of a new diet, that means looking for any credible long-term studies supporting the claims, as well as the validity of those studies. If you are buying health products, always make sure you read the ingredients list before buying or recommending them.
It is crucial to fact-check what you share, because if you don’t, you may end up worsening the situation, and even putting someone’s well-being at risk.
Concluding Thoughts
Don‘t get too carried away. Enjoy your new diet if it makes you feel better, but you don‘t have to push others into it. Even though it is difficult to stay neutral when you feel so strongly about something, trust us - it is for the best! To stay on the right track, here are some additional tips on how to remain credible and unbiased on social media nowadays:
- Always share news and articles from credible sources and news agencies you absolutely trust.
- Avoid sharing blog posts that sound too radical and exclusive.
- Be patient. Don’t be in a hurry to share anything you have just read (or glanced through!). Even if it aligns your current lifestyle and philosophy, it is always a good idea to run it by search engines and cross-check content for authenticity.
- Whatever you believe in - try to remain as neutral as possible.
If you want to be lead in a healthy way on wellness and nutrition, we would love to have you on board! Here at Well Health and Chiropractic, we are chiropractors first. We are here to help your body function the way it is designed to. We know, for example, that when your vertebrae are in the wrong position it can wreak havoc on your body and no diet in the world can help you with that.
Our job then is to move those bones back to their original position so you can enjoy your life again. But we also coach on nutrition, detox, and exercise - all of which are essential for your physical and mental well-being.