6 The Hampton Roads Messenger Our Health


Can you trust that ad for a dietary supplement?


Volume 12 Number 6 Healthy Recipe


Sweet Potato Tater Tot Nachos (“Totchos”) 1 20-ounce bag frozen sweet potato tots 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro,


plus more for garnish ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup sour cream 2 tablespoons water ½ teaspoon chili powder 1 cup rinsed, drained reduced-sodium


black beans 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend 1 medium avocado, chopped 1 cup shredded iceberg or romaine


lettuce


Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread sweet potato tots in a single layer in a large cast-iron skillet. Bake, stirring once, until crisp, about 30 minutes.


Meanwhile, combine tomato, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro and salt in a medium bowl. Combine sour cream, water and chili powder in a small bowl. Set both mixtures aside.


BY CRISTINA MIRANDA, FTC


Lately, my left knee has been cracking, popping, and locking into place. At some point in our lives, most of us will suffer from aches and pains like these. We might think about taking a health or dietary supplement to help whatever is bothering us.


Although some supplements found in pills, powders, and shakes have proven benefits, some don’t. If you’re looking online and you see a site that claims a supplement will cure a disease, stop the aging process, or lose weight fast, be skeptical.


Recently, the FTC investigated, and took action


Nutritionals, LLC. The FTC says the company advertised


Auto Insurance driver and passengers.


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Collision coverage pays to repair your vehicle, if you were at fault for the damage.


Underinsured motorist coverage


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Comprehensive coverage pays for


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against NextGen its supplements


would cause dramatic weight loss, treat cancer, treat high blood pressure, and also prevent and treat HIV/AIDS – but it didn’t have reliable evidence that those claims were true.


If you’re in the market for a


dietary supplement, be skeptical about ads promising miraculous results, or cures for lots of medical issues. Before you buy – or take – a supplement, talk to a healthcare provider to make sure it’s right for you.


supplement


To learn more about dietary ads, check out this


handy infographic, and visit FTC. gov/dietarysupplement. If you come across a dietary supplement scam, report it to the FTC.


Push the tots to the center of the pan. Top with beans and cheese and return to the oven. Bake until the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes more. Using a slotted spoon, spread the reserved tomato mixture over the top. Top with avocado and lettuce. Drizzle the reserved sour cream mixture over the top and garnish with cilantro, if desired.


March 2018


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