8 Food myths debunked
Behind most food and nutrition myths, there's a different truth altogether. Olive Oil is "Good" Fat- The theory is totally illogical. Like all oils, olive oil too is a mixture of many kinds of natural fats. You won't believe almost 15 percent of it- Parents often insist that their children drink cow milk. In fact, the conclusion of several studies is that kids who don't drink milk are less likely to develop ear infection and ashthma. Worried about the calcium? Leafy vegetables are sufficient to
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- Cravings are your body's way of telling you what it needs- When you push away your favourite food, you tend to want them again and again, especially during a stressful time. These foods trigger the release of mood boosting compounds in the brain,
- Following the mantra of avoiding carbs to lose weight? Eat healthy, bread, pasta, beans etc are lower in calories than fatty foods, like cheese or french fries.
- Soy Products Cause Cancer- Well the connection between the two would always remain a topic for debate. Soy does reduce the risk but only if they are consumed early in life.
- You might have heard this infinite times that the more protein you eat the better. Your body surely needs protein to repair the damaged tissues but more is not necessarily better. The risk of osteoporosis and kidney stones increases if there is a
- Drinking eight glasses of water is a longstanding advice. Although no single formula fits everyone, knowing more about your body and its needs will help you conclude the intake required.
Behind most food and nutrition myths, there's a different truth altogether. Olive Oil is "Good" Fat- The theory is totally illogical. Like all oils, olive oil too is a mixture of many kinds of natural fats. You won't believe almost 15 percent of it
8 Food myths debunked
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