These are the most common false beliefs that prevent us from eating healthily and losing weight!
Eating healthy and losing weight are two of the most desired purposes by many at any time of the year. And not to mention at the end and beginning of the year, the beginning of summer, or when, for some reason, our health declines. It is still a subject full of myths, taboos, and half-truths that do not help at all! But fortunately, science helps us reveal things each time so you can know what works and what doesn’t! Let’s see some of the most common:
Bread Is Unhealthy and Fattening?
One of the most typical statements we have all heard is that bread is unhealthy and fattening. Is this true? This may be a very accurate statement for many because of the increasingly high levels of gluten exorphins present in modern wheat bread. Bread has often been linked as one of the reasons why people gain weight, and its consumption is not very healthy. What does science say?
Recent studies conclude that “there is no evidence that gluten consumption causes appetite-stimulating effects associated with weight gain.” And that bread is a food with a medium caloric intake, so it should not be eliminated from a healthy diet.
Does Eating Eggs Increase Cholesterol?
For a long time, our parents and grandparents taught us that eating eggs could raise our cholesterol levels. And that because of their “high” cholesterol content, eggs would not be a very healthy food. And so, with the best intentions and based on the scientific studies of the time. Perhaps we were “deprived” of eating as many eggs as we wanted, as often as we wanted. What does science say today?
Recent scientific studies have not only helped us better understand eggs’ unique nutritional properties. But they have helped it become one of the healthiest foods that should not be missing from a healthy person’s diet. They even show us how many eggs we can eat daily without affecting our health!
Do Frozen Foods Lose Their Nutrients?
Another of the many myths or taboos that are repeated everywhere in the world is the one that states that when “eating frozen foods, we are not receiving the same quantity or quality of nutrients as frozen foods. What does science say?
According to the latest studies on freezing food, there is no evidence of losing nutrients in frozen food over fresh food. One of these related studies is published by the Journal of Functional Foods. It mentions an interesting freeze-dried vegetable incorporated into a baked snack versus minimally processed vegetables.
Is It Better To Drink Water Away From Meals?
We all know the importance of drinking water regularly to stay well hydrated. Our good health and life depend on it! But like all the other myths I have mentioned, how or when we drink water has become a much-debated myth. Many have claimed that it is better to drink water away from meals. What does science say about this?
Some experts have defended the idea that drinking water while eating can dilute intestinal acids, thus reducing their effectiveness in helping to digest food properly. Others downplay its importance by mentioning that drinking water and liquids generally while eating is the natural way to help swallowing. This even helps us to better taste and savor the food we are eating. And since water is one of the few elements that we ingest that does not contain calories, it is beneficial to help satiation for those who are overweight or obese. Also, keep in mind that getting a good night’s sleep is also very important.