5 surprising food myths exposed

It's easy to see how misconceptions and misinformation could spread around nowadays, with all kinds of new studies coming out one after another -- seemingly contradicting each other every time. Well here's an article that claims to clear up a little of a the confusion, clarifying the real truth on some of the most common food myths.

Is fresher is always better? No. For example, many flash frozen vegetables retain the majority of their nutrients, while their fresh counterparts' health value degrades over time as they age sitting on the shelf. And doesn't "natural" on the label means less processed? Also not always true. In fact, most of the time foods carrying the word "natural" are more processed and less healthy than some of those that don't.

Read the full "In Pictures" article at forbes.com for the truth behind 3 other common food myths, including my favorite about how sometimes a meal can be good because of what is has (not what it doesn't have).