Truth in wellness

Welcome to healthfactsnotfads.ca, your trusted source for navigating the complex world of health and wellness. Based in Toronto, Ontario, we're dedicated to debunking health fads and providing evidence-based information to help you make informed choices for a healthier lifestyle. Join us in cutting through the noise and discovering the truth about wellness.

Our mission

At healthfactsnotfads.ca, we're committed to providing clear, concise, and scientifically-backed information on health and wellness. We strive to empower you with the knowledge to distinguish between genuine health advice and misleading fads, promoting a sustainable and balanced approach to well-being.

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"Finally, a reliable source of health information I can trust! healthfactsnotfads.ca cuts through the noise and delivers the truth about wellness."

A. Thompson, Toronto, ON

Additional Resources

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Who to follow on IG?

@nutritionfactsorg

https://www.instagram.com/nutrition_facts_org/ 

This account shares science-based nutrition information and short, evidence-backed videos that debunk common diet myths. It’s a reliable source for fact-checking claims made by influencers and aligns perfectly with our campaign’s goal of promoting credible health information.

@thefitnesschef_

https://www.instagram.com/thefitnesschef_/ 

This account focuses on exposing misinformation in the fitness and diet industry, often breaking down misleading “quick-fix” trends and showing realistic, balanced approaches to food and exercise. It supports our campaign’s message by promoting critical thinking and sustainable health habits.

Reddit Threads Worth Reading

It's always crazy how much misinformation about weight there is. : r/loseit

https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/17hh00m/its_always_crazy_how_much_misinformation_about/ 

This thread discusses how many people believe in “extreme” or trendy diet solutions and how tracking calories or simple science-based methods are often dismissed or seen as extreme. 

Addressing Misinformation in Nutrition Discussions

https://www.reddit.com/r/nutrition/comments/1g5ch99/addressing_misinformation_in_nutrition_discussions/ 

This discussion focuses on how scientific evidence in nutrition is overshadowed by “quick-fix” or popular advice. 

Exposing a “nutrition” influencer who just makes up rules as he goes

https://www.reddit.com/r/TikTokCringe/comments/14wpgqf/exposing_a_nutrition_influencer_who_just_makes_up/?utm 

In this thread, users call out influencers who they believe are giving unsupported or misleading nutrition advice, often for profit or personal branding rather than real science.

Wikipedia Articles Worth the Read!

Fad Diet

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fad_diet?utm 

Fad diets promise fast results and eye-catching transformations, but is there real science behind the hype? Discover why these trendy eating plans might be more style than substance.

Filter Bubble

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filter_bubble

Think you’re seeing the full picture of health and fitness online? Influencers and platform algorithms can trap us in a filter bubble feeding us the same catchy but misleading diet and workout trends, while hiding the science-based information we actually need.

Seed Oil Misinformation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seed_oil_misinformation 

Think you know what’s lurking in your cooking oil? The “Seed oil misinformation” story reveals how some influencers and wellness gurus have turned common vegetable oils into suspect villains, blaming them for inflammation, cancer, heart disease, and more, even though the science doesn’t support it. In reality, most experts say these oils, like canola, soybean and sunflower, are safe and can even benefit heart health when used sensibly.

Journals that Explain Real Health Over Fads

“Quality and accuracy of online nutrition-related information” (PMC article)

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10346027/?utm 

This article reviews how often nutrition advice on websites and social media is misleading or inaccurate, even when it sounds scientific.

It warns that many online claims about diets, health foods or “good” vs “bad” oils (or other nutritional advice) can spread easily, even though the data behind them is weak or misrepresented.

“Misinformation and Disinformation in Food Science and Nutrition” (Journal of Nutrition)

https://jn.nutrition.org/article/S0022-3166%2822%2913102-0/fulltext?utm 

Think you’re eating “science-approved” nutrition advice? This article shows how flawed or misleading nutrition claims can flood the media and even scientific discussion, and argues we need better critical thinking and ethical scrutiny before trusting anything that sounds like “health science.”

“The Quality, Accuracy, and Engagement of Nutrition Content on TikTok” (PMC article)

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11901546/?utm 

Imagine scrolling through TikTok for a quick “healthy-eating inspo” — but what you get is often misleading. This article reveals that most nutrition-related posts are from fitness or wellness influencers, not experts, and only a minority are evidence-based, while many promote unbalanced diet advice, weight-loss myths, or biased meal trends. 

It shows how the algorithms reward engagement over accuracy, meaning you’re more likely to see flashy, popular weight-loss videos than honest, science-grounded nutritional guidance.