Common nutrition myths debunked.
Carbs make you gain weight
Including healthy carb choices in your diet won’t make you gain weight. However, following unhealthy eating patters and overindulging in carb-rich sugary foods will lead to weight gain.
High fat foods are unhealthy
Many high fat foods are extremely nutritious and can help you maintain a healthy weight.
Fiber supplements are a good substitute for high fiber foods
Fiber supplements should not be used as a replacement for nutritious, high fiber foods.
You need to eat small, frequent meals for optimal health
Eating frequent meals throughout the day is not the best way to promote weight loss. Research shows that a regular meal pattern may be best for health.
Non-nutritive sweeteners are healthy
While it’s clear that a diet high in added sugar significantly increases disease risk, intake of NNS can also lead to negative health outcomes, such as an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and negative changes to gut bacteria.
High cholesterol foods are unhealthy
High cholesterol foods like eggs and full fat yogurt are highly nutritious. Although genetic factors make some people more sensitive to dietary cholesterol, for most people, high cholesterol foods can be included as part of a healthy diet.
White potatoes are unhealthy
White potatoes are a nutritious carb choice — just be sure to enjoy them in more healthful ways, such as roasted or baked.
Low fat and diet foods are healthy alternatives
Low fat and diet foods are typically high in sugar and salt. Unaltered higher fat alternatives are often a healthier choice.
Supplements are a waste of money
Supplements are useful and often necessary in many populations. The use of common medications, age, and certain medical conditions are just some of the reasons why supplements may be needed for some people.
Following a very low calorie diet is the best way to lose weight
Very low calorie diets lead to metabolic adaptations that make long-term weight maintenance difficult.
Written By Jillian Kubala MS, RDMedically Reviewed By Adrienne Seitz, MS, RD, LDNSource: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/biggest-lies-of-nutrition#The-bottom-line