DIET MYTH VS FACT

DIET MYTH VS FACT

MYTH 1 : NIGHT TIME EATING MAKES YOU FAT

FACT : There is no conclusive proof that late-night meals cause you to put on weight. what we do know is that too many calories cause weight gain, and many night eaters do tend to over eat and choose high-calorie foods, still eating right before bedtime can lead to heartburn and indigestion. so try to stick to regular and earlier mealtimes.

MYTH 2 : COFFEE ISN'T GOOD FOR YOU

FACT : Coffee, when consumed in moderation (2 to 3 cups daily) is a sage part of a healthy diet and contributes anti oxidant phytochemicals. Coffee may help to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, gallstones, Parkinson's disease. Keep coffee calories in check.

MYTH 3 : THE LESS FAT YOU EAT, THE BETTER

FACT :  Your body needs three nutrients to thrive: protein, carbohydrates and fats. Yes, Fats! Good fat found in foods like nuts, seeds, fish, avocado, olives and low fat dairy give you energy, help rebuild cells and produce needed hormones. The fats to limit or avoid are saturated and trans fats, found in foods like high fat dairy, red meat and many processed foods.

MYTH 4 : DRINK MORE WATER TO PEEL OFF POUNDS

FACT : There is no doubt water is vital for your body - but a weight loss aid? Not really, if drinking water keeps you away from high-calorie drinks, it can certainly help you lose weight, but adding more water to your diet, without changing anything else, makes no difference in weight.

MYTH 5 : CARBOHYDRATES LEADS TO WEIGHT GAIN

FACT : Stop believing this diet myth. Not all carbohydrates are bad for you. But it seems like people lose weight on low- carbohydrate diets? Those diets almost always restrict calories, too, and fewer calories add up to fewer pounds over time no matter how many of your calories come from fat, protein and carbohydrates.