Fact vs. Fiction

6 food myths with bold claims and skimpy evidence

Some advice about how foods or supplements protect your health gets repeated so often that we assume it’s true. But the evidence is often scarce.

Tofu Poke Bowl

Poke—a Hawaiian dish of seafood seasoned with Asian flavors—can be served with rice for a meal-in-a-bowl. My take uses tofu instead of seafood. Optional extras: Top with nori (roasted seaweed), chili flakes, toasted sesame seeds, or crispy onions.