32 Food Myths That You Need to Stop Believing Today
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Every day, it seems that there's a new "superfood" on the block promoting unique weight loss and health benefits. And many times every day, a new nutrition article is published regurgitating food myths that have long since been proven false by science. It's a sad truth that nutrition news is filled with blatantly false information despite scientific consensus. So we went in search of the most repeated food myths that still persist today in spite of evidence proving the opposite. Our research uncovered 32 food myths that appear time and time again. We still believed many of these myths until we learned the data-supported positions of scientists around the world. We learned that it's incredibly important to approach nutrition news with an attitude of suspending beliefs until data can back them up (or refute them). So look for the data we did... This list of food and nutrition myths is far from comprehensive, but I'm sure many of them will surprise you. We're hoping that you'll consider the myths here, do your own research, and come to your own, data-driven conclusions. After all, that's what knowledge is all about. Let's get to the food myths.
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32 Food Myths That You Need to Stop Believing Today
- 2. MEALIME.COM Despite good science being done… food mythsare all around us.
- 3. MEALIME.COM And they persist… …despite data proving them false.
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- 5. MEALIME.COM So let’s get to the 32food myths that science says should be retired.
- 6. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #1 Natural Sweeteners are Way Healthier than Regular Sugar
- 7. MEALIME.COM Whether we’re talking about… • Agave syrup • Palm sugar • Evaporated cane juice • Coconut sugar • Honey • Maple syrup • Molasses … “natural sweeteners” all behave similarly in your body as sugar…
- 8. MEALIME.COM More information on the “natural” sweetener food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#natural
- 9. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #2 Microwaving is Inherently Unhealthy
- 10. MEALIME.COM Does radiationfrom microwaves really destroy the enzymes and nutrients in your food? It turns out that ALL cooking destroys enzymes and nutrients. Microwaves have been proven safe for decades.
- 11. MEALIME.COM More information on the “microwave” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#microwave
- 12. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #3 Frozen and Canned Vegetables are Less Nutritious Than Fresh
- 13. MEALIME.COM Eating fruits and veggies the moment they are picked gives you the most nutrients… “But who does that?” Canned and frozen can actually contain more nutrients than the so-called “fresh” produce at your grocery store!
- 14. MEALIME.COM More information on the “canned vegetable” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#canned
- 15. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #4 You Need to Consume Dairy (for calcium)
- 16. MEALIME.COM The majority of the world (65-75%) is lactose intolerant to some degree… …and you can get your calcium from other foods (like leafy greens)
- 17. MEALIME.COM More information on the “dairy / calcium” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#dairy
- 18. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #5 You Need to Periodically Cleanse and Detoxify Your Body
- 19. MEALIME.COM Your body already has a detox system. It’s called your liver, kidneys, colon, lungs, and skin. “Cleanses” and detoxing are bogus (though you may want to juice for different reasons)
- 20. MEALIME.COM More information on the “cleanse / detox” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#cleanse
- 21. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #6 Cravings are a Sign of Nutrients Missing From Your Diet
- 22. MEALIME.COM Cravings are much more influenced by emotions than physiological needs. Otherwise we’d all crave vegetables instead of sweets!
- 23. MEALIME.COM More information on the “cravings” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#cravings
- 24. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #7 “Grazing” On 6+ Meals Per Day Will Boost Your Metabolism and Help You to Lose Weight
- 25. MEALIME.COM Snacking every 2-3 hours to “stoke your metabolism” has been thoroughly debunked 6 meals of 400 calories has the exact same metabolic response in your body as 3 meals of 800 calories and so on…
- 26. MEALIME.COM More information on the “grazing” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#grazing
- 27. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #8 High Fructose Corn Syrup is Worse Than Sugar
- 28. MEALIME.COM HFCS isn’t good for you, but it’s no different than “regular” sugar… They influence your body in exactly the same way.
- 29. MEALIME.COM More information on the “high fructose corn syrup” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#hfcs
- 30. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #9 All Raw Foods are Much Healthier Than Cooked Foods
- 31. MEALIME.COM It’s true that cooking destroys enzymes in plants… …but the plant’s enzymes were created for the plant’s benefit. We have our own enzymes that allows us to digest food without a problem. Cooking can even make food more nutritious (not less)
- 32. MEALIME.COM More information on the “raw” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#raw
- 33. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #10 It’s Proven That You Must Eat Breakfast in Order to Lose Weight
- 34. MEALIME.COM Breakfast isn’t magical It isn’t scientifically proven that eating breakfast will help you to lose weight. So eat a healthy breakfast or don’t eat breakfast at all. You’ll be fine.
- 35. MEALIME.COM More information on the “breakfast” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#breakfast
- 36. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #11 Your Brain Needs Carbohydrates to Survive
- 37. MEALIME.COM Contrary to popular belief… Your brain isn’t ONLY powered by carbs. With ketones your brain can thrive
- 38. MEALIME.COM More information on the “brain / carb” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#brain
- 39. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #12 Eating Fat Uniquely Makes You Fat
- 40. MEALIME.COM Not only is fat not inherently fattening… It’s absolutely essential to the body. Eat your fat. There’s little evidence that fat uniquely makes you fat.
- 41. MEALIME.COM More information on the “eating fat makes you fat” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#fat
- 42. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #13 Eating Carbohydrates Uniquely Makes You Fat
- 43. MEALIME.COM This is the same as the fat myth Carbs are not inherently fattening (though some, like sugar, should probably be limited)
- 44. MEALIME.COM More information on the “eating carbs makes you fat” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#carbs
- 45. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #14 Eating Lots of Protein Will Harm Your Kidneys and Bones
- 46. MEALIME.COM Not only does science not support this myth… Protein has been shown to be hugely beneficial to bone health, weight loss, and gaining lean muscle mass
- 47. MEALIME.COM More information on the “protein is harmful” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#protein
- 48. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #15 Red Meat & Saturated Fat Will Kill You
- 49. MEALIME.COM Despite red meat and saturated fat being demonized during the low fat craze of the ‘70s… All these claims have been proven false. Red meat (not processed red meat, mind you) and saturated fat have no correlation with heart disease or diabetes
- 50. MEALIME.COM More information on the “red meat / saturated fat” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#saturated
- 51. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #16 Eating Cholesterol Leads to Heart Disease
- 52. MEALIME.COM Nope. Cholesterol you eat has very little influence on total body cholesterol levels. Eat your eggs, folks.
- 53. MEALIME.COM More information on the “cholesterol” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#cholesterol
- 54. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #17 Low Fat is the Healthiest Way to Eat
- 55. MEALIME.COM Fat isn’t the problem. You caneat low fat and be healthy. But eating low fat is often synonymous with high sugar and tons of processed foods. Do low fat right or don’t do it at all.
- 56. MEALIME.COM More information on the “low fat” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#low-fat
- 57. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #18 Dark Chocolate Will Help You Lose Weight
- 58. MEALIME.COM Dark chocolate is great (in moderation). But no significant study exists that proves it contains a unique weight loss mechanism. Sorry!
- 59. MEALIME.COM More information on the “dark chocolate / weight loss” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#chocolate
- 60. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #19 Coffee is Unhealthy
- 61. MEALIME.COM Sure, your frappa / mocha sugar filled monstrosity is unhealthy But large scientific studies show that drinking 3-4 8oz cups of black coffee per day is associated with tons of health benefits Drink up!
- 62. MEALIME.COM More information on the “coffee is unhealthy” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#coffee
- 63. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #20 Highly Processed Vegetable Oils are Healthy
- 64. MEALIME.COM Whether it’s… • Soy • Corn • Cottonseed • Sunflower • Margarine They all contain extremely high amounts of pro-inflammatory omega-6 fats. Stay away from them.
- 65. MEALIME.COM More information on the “vegetable oil” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#veg-oils
- 66. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #21 All Trans Fats are the Same
- 67. MEALIME.COM Artificial trans fats are horrible But naturally occurring trans fats from healthy sources (because they’re consumed in such small amounts) are nothing to worry about.
- 68. MEALIME.COM More information on the “trans fat” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#trans
- 69. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #22 Butter is Bad for You
- 70. MEALIME.COM This myth started during the low fat craze of the ‘70s But butter is MUCH healthier than processed vegetable oils and contains essential fat-soluble vitamins
- 71. MEALIME.COM More information on the “butter is bad for you” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#butter
- 72. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #23 Eliminating Salt from Home Cooked Meals is the Best Way to Reduce Sodium Intake
- 73. MEALIME.COM You need salt in order to survive Add it to your food to taste. Most of the salt you consume is stuffed into processed foods. Avoid these as much as possible.
- 74. MEALIME.COM More information on the “salt is bad for you” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#salt
- 75. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #24 You Can’t Cook with Olive Oil
- 76. MEALIME.COM Actually… olive oil is a stable fat with a higher smoke point than you probably think. Cook with olive oil as much as you want (except perhaps for deep frying, which you probably shouldn’t be doing anyways)
- 77. MEALIME.COM More information on the “you can’t cook with olive oil” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#olive-oil
- 78. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #25 You Need to Drink 8 Glasses of Water Per Day
- 79. MEALIME.COM There is no set amount of water you need to drink per day. Follow your thirst. That’s it.
- 80. MEALIME.COM More information on the “8 glasses of water per day” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#water
- 81. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #26 Fruit Juice is Healthy
- 82. MEALIME.COM Fruit juice does contain vitamins and minerals… But it also contains as much (or more) sugar than a soft drink.
- 83. MEALIME.COM More information on the “fruit juice is healthy” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#fruit-juice
- 84. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #27 Meat Rots in Your Colon
- 85. MEALIME.COM Meat is fully processed by your body. It’s actually fibrous plant matter that rots in your colon.
- 86. MEALIME.COM More information on the “meat rots in your colon” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#rot
- 87. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #28 GMO’s are Universally Bad
- 88. MEALIME.COM In thousands of studies, GMO’s have been deemed safe for animal and human consumption. It’s a complex subject. But one that isn’t as clear cut as you may think.
- 89. MEALIME.COM More information on the “GMO’s are bad” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#gmo
- 90. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #29 All Calories are the Same
- 91. MEALIME.COM Here’s the thing: different foods affect the body in vastly different ways. What you eat matters, not just how much you eat.
- 92. MEALIME.COM More information on the “all calories are the same” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#calorie-same
- 93. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #30 Artificial Sweeteners Will Give You Cancer
- 94. MEALIME.COM Decades of studies have confirmed that aspartame is safe to consume
- 95. MEALIME.COM More information on the “artificial sweetener” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#artificial
- 96. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #31 Organics are Always Healthier
- 97. MEALIME.COM Organichas become a buzzword. Are organics all they’re cracked up to be? Studies show that it’s not as clear cut as you may think.
- 98. MEALIME.COM More information on the “organics are always healthier” food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#organic
- 99. MEALIME.COM Food Myth #32 There is Only One Diet That’s Best
- 100. MEALIME.COM Humanshave thrived on vastly different diets. All healthy diets have more in common than they differ. Stop diet bashing.
- 101. MEALIME.COM More information on the “one diet to rule them all food myth (and what to do about it) can be found here: http://mealime.com/nutrition/food- myths/#one-diet
- 102. MEALIME.COM And that’s it! Bye bye food myths.
- 103. MEALIME.COM Get the full article that inspired this SlideShare … … plus a free PDF of this guide at http://mealime.com/nutrition/ food-myths/
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