Common Diet Myths

By News Staff

Posted February 1, 2010 7:33 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

From low carbs to high protein, there’s a million weight-loss strategies out there.  CityNews reporter Roger Petersen takes a look at some of the diets that may be tipping the scale in the wrong direction. 

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