Fad Diets
Gluten free is a healthier diet for all people.
Myth.
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, that provides nutrition and texture to baked goods. Gluten-free is for people diagnosed with celiac disease and gluten intolerance.
Myth.
Digestion starts in the mouth
Sweet potatoes are healthier than white potatoes.
Myth.
The nutrition quality is almost identical.
Joyful movement only counts if it is longer than 30 minutes.
Myth!
Exercise is not all or nothing! Focus on how exercise makes you feel.
What are the 4 bodily functions that require energy?
Vital Organ Function
Growth and repair of tissue
Breaking down/digesting food
Movement/Activities of daily living
A low-carb diet is the best way to eat.
Myth.
Carbs are part of a balanced diet with many beneficial nutrients. Carbs provide fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
The foods we eat can change the acidity (pH) of our body.
Myth.
Our bodies do a good job at maintaining a stable pH, regardless of what we eat.
Soy products are linked with increased risks of breast cancer.
Myth.
Studies show that a diet high in soy does not increase the risk of breast cancer and may actually decrease risk.
Fact!
Exercise increases the amount of energy we burn. We need to fuel and nourish our body to support activity and prevent injury.
Myth or Fact:
dieting helps to improve metabolism
Myth.
Dieting, fasting and food restriction trigger your body to conserve energy for another time which slows metabolism.
Eating after 7pm leads to weight gain.
Myth.
Eating a snack before bed that includes carbohydrates can actually improve sleep and mood.
How do you increase the diversity of bacteria in your gut?
By eating a wide variety of foods and managing stress.
Eating fats helps our body absorb essential vitamins and minerals.
Fact.
Fat Soluble (ADEK) vitamins
Walking counts as movement
Fact/
Genetics play a large role in our energy needs.
True!
The keto diet was developed to help people lose weight.
Myth.
The keto diet was developed as a treatment for individuals with epilepsy. It has been shown to reduce severity and frequency of seizures that do not respond to traditional drug therapy.
List 3 or more signs of hunger
Stomach growling
Headache
Fatigue
Light headedness
Low Energy
Shakiness
Weakness
Protein is the brain's preferred energy source.
Myth.
It's carbs!
Joyful movement should be structured and rigid.
Myth.
Movement should be flexible and deviating from structure should not cause anxiety or stress.
Mechanical, Regular eating helps to recalibrate hunger/fullness cues and support metabolism
Fact
Eating regularly increases your metabolic rate whereas having long periods without food will decrease it. This is due to the thermic effect of food.
Juice cleanses are helpful to detox.
Myth.
The liver, kidneys and lungs are naturally able to remove toxins from the body. Adequate nutrition is the best way to support their function.
Drinking lemon water improves digestion.
Myth.
The pH of lemon water may have a slight affect on increasing digestive juices-a process that also happens with eating food.
What are some characteristics of normal eating?
Eating when hungry
Eating for pleasure
Positive body image or body neutrality
Food Variety
Not using food to regulate emotion
Protein is more important post-workout than carbohydrates.
Myth.
Carbs are the most important for recovery post-exercise.
What is Haley's favorite potato chip flavor?
Cheddar and sour cream