10 Diet Myths You Have To Know About
If you wish to lose weight you should read this list of 10 diet myths very carefully so that you won't jeopardize your diet.
10 Diet Myths
1. Low Fat is the way to go - the low fat diet myth is probably the most common one of all. Most people believe that eating low fat foods will help them lose weight. However, low fat doesn't mean that this food item is good for you. For instance, refined sugar is low fat but the sugar quickly turns to fat inside your body. Furthermore, fat is an essential nutrient which our body needs. Therefore, you have to include it in your diet.
2. All fat is bad fat - this is a version of the 1st myth. The truth is that there is good fat and bad fat. Good fat, which actually can help you lose weight, is found in olive oil, coconut oil, nuts, flax seeds, almonds, and the like. It's highly nutritious and good for you. Bad fat is mostly Trans Fat which is abundant in processed foods.
3. You shouldn't eat before going to bed - This is true because it can ruin your sleep, but it's not true in terms of weight loss. This diet myth is considered by many experts to be totally unfounded.
4. Potatoes, pasta, and bread make you fat. This is not true. Usually, what makes us fat is the dressing, gravy, or spread that we put on the potatoes, paste, or bread. If you're eating creamed potatoes, it's no wonder you're getting fatter.
5. Crunches burn belly fat - It's nearly impossible to spot reduce fat from a specific body part. We burn fat according to our genetics.
6. Skipping meals will help to lose weight - The opposite is true. It's better to increase the number of meals each day but to make them smaller. Women should eat 4-5 meals per day, men 4-6.
7. Carbs are the enemy - Some carbs are good and some are bad. Try eating complex carbs like whole wheat bread, wild rice, whole flour paste. Carbs are an essential part of any diet.
8. You can't build muscle without eating meat - This is a complete myth. I know of many vegetarians who are highly muscular. You can find excellent alternatives to meat these days.
9. Fasting will help to lose weight - Fasting or using a detox diet can have many benefits and can also induce a short termed weight loss. However, you shouldn't fast or detox for a long time since it can be unhealthy.
10. Smoking can help you to lose weight - Nicotine does increase the metabolism, but this can be achieved through proper diet and exercise without incurring the horrible health hazards associated with smoking.
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