10 Foods We Are All Wrong About
With more studies comes an understanding that we’re not always right about the food we eat. For example, in the 70s and 80s, people regularly indulged in bread, pastas and rice without an understanding that these carbohydrates translate into sugar once you put them in your mouth. In the early 2000s, zero calorie soft drinks were introduced thanks to aspartame and most people assumed that drinking Coke or Pepsi with zero calories was relatively healthy. As studies continue to be published on aspartame, we’re starting to understand that this artificial sweetener may have some detrimental consequences to your health. Today, we look at 10 foods that we have been completely wrong about.
Myth: Eggs Are Bad For Your Cholesterol
The truth is, saturated and trans fats will raise your cholesterol levels and foods which are high in these fats should be avoided when possible. However, eggs contain just minimal amounts of saturated fats and it really has no effect on your cholesterol levels. If you’re neglecting eggs because you fear it’s bad for your health, you should start enjoying this common breakfast item because it’s good for your health.
Myth: Wine is the Only Alcohol That Is Good for The Heart
Many people drink wine because studies have shown that it’s good for the heart. Studies have shown that ethanol (alcohol) raises HDL levels in the heart. Therefore, beer, wine, or a glass of vodka + soda all have the same positive effect on your cardiovascular health.
Myth: Organic Foods Are More Nutritious Than Regular Food
Studies have shown that from a nutritional point of view, organic food is NOT better than conventional food. Of course, it’s best to wash conventional foods for pesticides but beyond that, there is not much difference.
Myth: If you Cook Olive Oil It Negates The Health Benefits
Unless you’re cooking olive oil past 450 degrees Fahrenheit, you will not lose the health benefits associated with olive oil. Unless it’s cooked beyond its smoking point, olive oil remains healthy.
Myth: Looking to Lose Weight? Go Gluten-Free
There is no correlation between lack of gluten and weight loss. Gluten free diets are essential for those with digestive diseases and autoimmune disorders but beyond that, it’s perfectly fine for the average human being.
Myth: Detox and other “Cleanses” Are Essential to a Healthier Life
The truth about these crash detox diets and other cleanses that seem to be trendy is that they reduce muscle mass. Once the diet stops, expect dramatic weight gain because adding muscle will naturally add to your weight.
Myth: Sea Salt is More Healthier than Table Salt
Sea Salt contains 2,300mgs of sodium per teaspoon. Table Salt contains 2,300mgs of sodium per teaspoon. They are identical!
Myth: All Calories Are Equal
Eating 300 calories of salad vs eating 300 calories of fries are not the same. Your body stores calories differently meaning more would be allocated as fat, and the other calories would be burned off more easily.
Myth: Mult-Grain is Better than Whole Wheat
Nope, it’s the opposite. 100% whole wheat is considerably better than anything labeled multi-grain, which is just a buzzword that is associated with health but means refined grains.
Myth: Low Fat Foods Are Healthy
The reality is, a lot of these low-fat foods are replaced with plenty of sugars, making them worse in many cases. However, the body needs its fair share of healthy fats, don’t neglect the healthy fats but avoid sugar when possible.
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