Five Nutrition Myths and What Health Experts Want You to Know Instead
If you're looking to improve your diet and achieve your health goals, keep reading to find out what you need to know.
MYTH 1: All fat is bad.
By the 1980s, doctors, government health experts, the food industry and the media were reporting that a low-fat diet could benefit everyone. As a result, many people replaced calories from fat with calories from refined carbohydrates such as white flour and added sugar. Examples of those include monounsaturated (单元不饱和的) fats found in olive oil, certain nuts and seeds.
MYTH 2:
While the nutrition of plant-based drinks can vary, many have more added ingredients which can contribute to poor health than cow's milk. Typically, cow's milk has about eight grams of protein per 250 millilitres. Almond drinks on the other hand, typically has one or two grams in the same amount.
MYTH 3: Potatoes are bad for you.
Potatoes have often been defamed in the nutrition community because of their high glycemic index (血糖指数), which can increase your blood sugar sharply. They are also inexpensive and available year-round in grocery stores.
MYTH 4: "Calories in, calories out" is the most important factor for maintaining weight.
But research does not suggest that eating more will result in becoming overweight or obese. Rather, it's the types of foods we eat that may be the long-term drivers of those conditions.
MYTH 5: Fresh fruits and vegetables are always healthier than canned, frozen or dried varieties.
Research has found that frozen, canned and dried fruits and vegetables can be just as nutritious as their fresh counterparts. However, some canned, frozen and dried varieties contain added sugars, saturated (饱和的) fats and sodium, so be sure to read nutrition labels, especially on prepared foods.
A. All drinks are nutritious.
B. They can also be a money saver.
C. Plant drinks are healthier than dairy milk.
D. In reality, healthy fats help reduce your risk.
E. It's true that extra-processed foods can lead to weight gain.
F. However, they are rich in vitamin C, fibre and other nutrients.
G. If you burn more calories than you consume, you will probably lose weight.
