DIETS/NUTRITION
You should avoid all fats to maintain a healthy diet
MYTH
Fats are necessary because they provide certain nutrients and that are essential to the body. They should be limited rather than avoided entirely.
Carrots improve people's eyesight.
MYTH
Although carrots contain vitamins A and lutein, a protein and antioxidant that strengthens/protects your eyes, carrots can't actually improve your vision in any capacity.
Pineapples are the only edible bromeliad (a type of plant) in the world.
FACT
They are one of a kind and in fact, they aren't even, a single fruit. They are actually a makeup of berries, or fruitlets, that form together.
Detox diets cleanse the body of toxins and improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
MYTH
There is no evidence that suggests this. Our livers, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract already detoxify our body.
Fresh vegetables are healthier than frozen vegetables
MYTH
It it true that fresh vegetables may be more nutrient dense, however, because frozen vegetables are picked at peak maturity before being frozen there is often little to no disparity between the nutrients of fresh and frozen vegetables.
Juicing is healthier than eating whole fruits.
MYTH
There is no evidence to back this idea. Yes, fruit juice contains many of the vitamins and minerals in fruit, however, it does not contain the healthy fibre of fruit.
Gluten-free foods are healthier than foods containing gluten.
Gluten-free foods are not any healthier than other foods. It is simply a better options for people with a celiac disease or sensitivity to gluten
Per calorie, broccoli contains more protein than steak.
FACT
Though steak contains more protein per serving, broccoli does contain more protein per calorie.
It is better to eat steamed broccoli than normal broccoli
FACT
Steamed broccoli helps remove bile acids (acids produced from cholesterol) that would otherwise be reused. Steaming helps with nutrient and enzyme retention. Still, raw broccoli is effective in reduce cholesterol too.
Many low-fat and non-fat foods have added sugars, starch, and salt.
FACT
It is often said that non-fat and low-fat foods are healthier and will decrease someone's chance of weight gain. But the truth is that these alternatives often don't have less calories than their counterpart
Many vegetables contain toxins and should be eaten carefully.
FACT
Of course, the toxins found in many vegetables (tomatoes, kale, carrots) are only harmful in excess. Still, some vegetables like spinach/asparagus prove to be harmful and hence are avoided by people with kidney stones or gout.
You should only eat fruits on an empty stomach.
MYTH
Yes, the fibre in fruit slows the rate in which food passes through your stomach, however, it doesn't necessarily lead to indigestion and slower digestion.
The keto diets are a healthy alternative to any fad diets
MYTH
Though keto diets (low carb, high fat diet) can prove to be helpful short-term, they have also shown to pose many health risk long-term such as kidney stones and mineral deficiencies.
The human body cannot digest corn.
FACT
The cellulose fibre found in corn is not something that can be digested. When we eat corn, our bodies digest the inside of the corn kernel meanwhile the outside of the kernel passes through our digestive system.
Eating fruit before sleeping causes weight gain.
MYTH
Our body still burns calories in our sleep because it must maintain our bodily functions. Therefore eating fruit before we sleep will not lead to higher blood sugar levels and weight gain.