We often hear about food myths. Sometimes things are repeated so much that we are inclined to believe they are true. Some of them are given below:
1》FAT FREE IS CALORIE FREE: Some people indulge in extra-large servings of fat-free foods such as cookies, cakes, and crackers. However, such low-fat or no-fat foods may still contain many calories, which may lead to weight gain.
2》EATING MOST OF THE CALORIES IN EVENING PROMOTES WEIGHT GAIN: This is probably not true as no matter when you eat, you gain weight when you eat more calories than you burn off. Of course, mindless munching in front of the TV at night can push calorie intake over the top.
3》YOGHURT IS THE PERFECT DIET FOOD: Many dieters swear by it, but some yogurt can be as fattening as ice cream. No doubt yogurt is suitable for people of all ages but what needs to be remembered is that no food will prove magic. It is a combination of an adequate diet and exercise plan that works.
4》EXERCISE MAKES YOU EAT MORE: Often, people shy away from doing exercise using this excuse. However, this is not true. Research has shown that after 20 minutes of exercise, people ate no more than those who had nothing.
5》DON'T TAKE HEAVY BREAKFAST: This statement is often said on many platforms today, especially "to skip breakfasts." But one should never do that as it can directly affect one's diet plan. According to studies, one should follow a diet plan as (i) moderate breakfast (ii) light lunch (iii) some healthy snacks in the evening (like oats, fruits) followed by some exercise or workout (iv) last but not the least a light dinner including salad and some fibers.
6》POTATOES MAKE YOU FAT: People used to think that carbohydrate-rich food like potatoes increases body weight. So, to lose weight, one should not eat potatoes and other food having high carbohydrates. But we know that carbohydrates are a rich source of energy for our daily lives. So, one should not stop eating potatoes but take them in moderate quantities.
7》DO NOT TAKE MILK IMMEDIATELY AFTER EATING FISH: In our society, most people think that one should not do so. People believe that sorts appear on one's skin. In reality, there is no scientific reason behind this. Indeed these products can be taken together. There is no problem at all.
8》EXTRA PROTEINS MAKES YOU STRONG: The body has tremendous reserves and is very adaptive. The idea that one must eat specified foods in specified amounts every day to maintain performance is unsound. One need not starve himself to lose weight. When one is active, the body uses its carbohydrates and fats for fuel. A diet that includes all animal and vegetable proteins supplies the whole body to replenish its stores within time. Besides, a high protein diet often lacks vital nutrients found in carbohydrate foods. So one needs every kind of food.
So I believe that there are no perfect foods for a particular diet. You need only taking the appropriate amount of food at the proper time, I.e., to follow a balanced diet and keep an exercise routine.
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