You have probably heard dozens of myths about food that people use every day. However, many of them are based on misinformation and therefore – they are not true! Below we highlight the 5 most common myths revealed by nutritionists.
1. You need to count calories to stay healthy.
There are many reasons why people count calories, and one of the main ones is to become healthier overall or to lose weight. But the truth is – there is absolutely no need to get into a game of numbers that takes time and sometimes nerves.
“Our bodies are smarter than any computer. When we try to monitor or manipulate our calories intake, we prepare the ground for a potentially restrictive relationship with food,” said Michelle Cady, integrative nutrition health coach at FitVista.com.
Some days we are naturally hungrier than others. Some days we have to eat less. Focus on water, protein, “good” fats and complex carbohydrates, and the body will do the rest.
2. Carbohydrates are bad
In recent years, carbohydrates have crossed the path from compounds that move the human body and provide energy to a substance that leads to fattening. However, they are quite important and should not be feared.
The human body needs carbohydrates to function. And if you play sports or work out, your body really needs carbohydrates to maximize athletic performance.
Without carbohydrates, your body would immerse itself in its own supply of glycogen, which may leave your body lacking the protein it needs to help your muscles recover and grow.
3. If you eat after 7 pm, you gain more weight
There is no reason why the human body would store more fat after a certain hour of the day. Although individual rules apply to each of us, what primarily determines body weight is what our meals contain, their size and then exercising.
4. Brown sugar is healthier than white
We have bad news for brown sugar lovers. You may feel healthier if you replace white sugar with brown, but the only difference is in the taste. When it comes to health, sugar is sugar – regardless of the type, it will raise blood sugar levels, which can increase the risk of obesity and diabetes.
5. The 5-Second Rule
According to this rule, if your food falls to the floor, you can pick it up within 5 seconds and eat it safely. Unfortunately, it takes less than a split second for bacteria to contaminate your food. We are sure that no man can pick up food from the floor that fast. However, if you want to try your luck, keep your floors immaculately clean and hope for the best!
