Myths & Facts

Food fact or food fiction? Dr Rosemary Stanton uncovers popular food myths.

When it comes to nutrition, what's really good for you? How can you tell the truth from the myths? 

As part of Woolworth's commitment to providing fresh and healthy food options, we've worked with one of Australia's leading nutritionists, Dr Rosemary Stanton, to bring you the real truth behind some popular food myths. 

Myth 1: There's nothing wrong with adding salt to my dinner  

Myth 2: Chocolates are a great mid-afternoon energy snack 

Myth 3: All fats are bad for me 

Myth 4: Too much fibre upsets my digestive system

Myth 5: It's impossible to get all my vitamins and minerals from fresh food 

Popular Myths :

• Chocolate Myths
  Chocolate or sweets are great for a mid-afternoon energy snack.
• Fat Myths
  All fats are bad for me
• Fibre Myths
  Too much fibre upsets my digestive system
• Salt Myths
  There's nothing wrong with adding salt to my dinner.
• Vitamin Myths
  It's impossible to get all my vitamins and minerals from fresh food.