Money Draining Food Myths The road to better health may sometimes involve an extra expense here and there, but you should be careful about wasting money on diet ideas with promises that are more based on myth than fact. Identified below are four diet strategies that may be ineffective and financially expensive. Vitamins and Supplements Americans spend more than $35 billion on vitamins, minerals, and other similar products every year. But is that money well spent? There is no scientific consensus about the efficacy of many supplements, including multi-vitamins. In fact, supplements often promise more than they can deliver and may even be harmful to your health.1 Some supplements may be of some use to some people, but determining the right supplement for your age, gender, and personal health status is best left to you and your medical professional. Gluten Free The growth of gluten-free products has been explosive. And, in many cases, consumers are paying a higher premium f