If you've been on a health kick lately, you're probably wondering what foods, ingredients or items you should avoid. The problem with this is that with all the information out there, it's hard to believe what is true. There are many health myths that people STILL believe and are misinformed about.
That's why we want to disspell these myths and reveal the truth to you once and for all!
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If you've ever found yourself wondering if carbs are bad, regretted eating chocolate, or thought fat was a sin, then this is the list for you. As a society we need to stop believing that we should eliminate food such as carbs just because there are some that aren't as healthy.
In fact this is the TRUTH behind all those questionable health myths out there. Check them out below:
Fats make you fat: Unless you're eating an entire tub of butter, this is not true. Your body needs fat, preferably from nuts, avocado, and other healthy food sources. The only way you will get fat is if you take in more calories than you burn.
Eggs are bad for you: This is false too. Egg yolks contain cholesterol, but it doesn't clog our hearts contrary to popular belief. Instead the culprits you should watch out for are saturated fats and trans fats.
The scale is reliable: Your weight can fluctuate throughtout the day, there's also water retention, bloating, and so forth.The scale doesn't determine your overall health and if you're working out a lot it can cause you to weigh more.
High fructose corn syrup is worse than sugar: This fake sugar is just as bad as regular sugar if you consume too much of it. In other words eat the sweet stuff in moderation whether it's HFCS or sugar cubes.
Carbs are bad for you: Much like fats, carbs don't make you fat. If you eat them in excess, then yes you will gain weight. The best thing to do is avoid simple carbs such as white breads and pastas and switch over to complex carbs such as whole grains and fruits.
If it's natural, it's safe: False. With terms like "natural" being tossed around, people are quick to assume it's safe to eat. In fact the FDA hasn't even come up with an official definition of the word and allow manufacturers to use it as long as the product isn't artifically flavored or have fake products.
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