Here are 10 common nutrition myths and the facts that debunk them:
- Myth: Carbs make you fat.
Fact: Carbs alone don’t cause weight gain—excess calories do. Healthy carbs like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables provide essential nutrients and energy.
- Myth: You need to detox your body with juice cleanses.
Fact: Your liver and kidneys naturally detoxify your body. Juice cleanses may lack essential nutrients like protein and fats.
- Myth: Eating at night causes weight gain.
Fact: It’s not the timing but the total calories consumed versus burned that matters for weight management.
- Myth: All fats are bad for you.
Fact: Healthy fats, like those in avocados, nuts, and olive oil, are essential for brain function and hormone production.
- Myth: You need to drink 8 glasses of water daily.
Fact: Hydration needs vary by individual. Foods, other beverages, and personal factors influence your water requirements.
- Myth: Gluten-free diets are healthier for everyone.
Fact: Unless you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, there’s no proven benefit to avoiding gluten.
- Myth: Skipping breakfast is bad for your health.
Fact: Skipping breakfast doesn’t harm everyone. Some people thrive on intermittent fasting, while others prefer eating early.
- Myth: Microwaving food destroys nutrients.
Fact: Microwaving is one of the best cooking methods to retain nutrients because of the short cooking time and minimal water usage.
- Myth: Fresh produce is always better than frozen.
Fact: Frozen fruits and vegetables are often picked and frozen at peak ripeness, preserving their nutrients just as well (or better) than fresh ones.
- Myth: High-protein diets damage your kidneys.
Fact: For healthy individuals, high-protein diets don’t harm kidneys. People with pre-existing kidney issues should monitor protein intake.
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