7 Common Mistakes on the Road to Health! A Quick Guide to Nutritional Myths, Medical Blind Spots, and Dietary Traps for Hong Kong Residents

You might think you're very health-conscious, but Dr. Eric Berg reveals that many people make seven common but deadly health mistakes . Here's a complete breakdown:

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❌ Mistake 1 : Taking wrong advice as truth

The doctor said, "You don't need vitamin supplements, your diet is enough," and you believed him.
Problem: Many medical recommendations are merely personal opinions and may not be based on in-depth research.
Example: Vitamin D deficiency + resistance → Regular doses are simply not enough.

👉 Recommendation: Don't blindly trust authority figures; be able to verify information and understand the underlying principles.

❌ Mistake 2 : Relying on protein powder to supplement protein

Protein powder does not equal complete nutrition → it lacks vitamins, minerals, and collagen.
30% of human protein is collagen → meat contains very little of it.
Recommendation: Supplement with collagen sources (such as bone broth, fish skin) + diverse protein sources

❌ Mistake 3 : Treating only the symptoms, not the root cause

Chronic diseases (such as diabetes and hypertension) → controlled by medication alone
Problem: Without improving diet/lifestyle habits → you will never truly recover.
Recommendation: Ask your doctor, "Is it possible for me to stop taking this medication?" → Clarify your treatment goals

❌ Mistake 4 : High blood pressure = low salt intake?

Fact: The potassium-to-sodium ratio is more important → Recommendation: Potassium:Sodium = 2:1 or 4:1
Potassium helps blood vessel elasticity → leading to a more significant blood pressure lowering effect.
Recommendation: Eat more high-potassium foods (such as spinach, avocado, and coconut water).

❌ Myth 5 : Unsaturated fats = health?

Commercial vegetable oils (such as corn oil and canola oil) → highly processed + pro-inflammatory
Saturated fats (such as coconut oil and butter) → stable and less prone to oxidation
Recommendation: Choose natural fat sources → Avoid ultra-processed foods

❌ Myth 6 : Red meat = junk food?

Red meat is rich in iron, zinc, and B vitamins , which are beneficial for intestinal repair .
Processed meats (such as sausages and luncheon meat) are the real problem.
Recommendation: Choose grass-fed red meat/unprocessed meat → avoid mixing with processed meats

❌ Mistake 7 : Only looking at the nutrition label, not the ingredient list.

"Zero sugar" ≠ sugar-free → Refined starch = hidden sugar
Example: A bag of zero-sugar, zero-fat potato chips → actually contains 56 teaspoons of sugar (based on starch).
Ingredient traps: High-fructose corn syrup, vegetable oil, starch → all promote glucose and inflammation.

👉 Recommendation: Carefully read the ingredient list → Avoid being misled by "healthy packaging".

🧾 In conclusion: Don't assume that "doing it equals being healthy" anymore. Knowing how to avoid it is the key to true health.

Starting today, a lifestyle habit that avoids health pitfalls, a targeted nutritional supplementation strategy, and a chronic disease reversal plan that addresses the root causes will lay a solid foundation for your health!

Don't be fooled by the idea that "nutritional myths equal truths." True health comes from understanding nutrition, eating wisely, and taking proper care of your health! 💪🧠🧬