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5 popular food myths you should stop believing

Not just believing in these food myths can take the enjoyment out of eating, but also cause you to miss out on many nutrients.

By Longjam Dineshwori Published on: September 14, 2020 5:32 pm

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A healthy diet, which includes a wide variety of foods, provides energy and helps to keep you in good health and protect against chronic disease. The internet is flooded with diet trends with different opinions on what you should and should not eat. Each one claims to be the best one, but the fact is that there is no such thing as a perfect diet. Plus, there is no one perfect diet plan for everyone. The best diet is the one that provides a variety of nutrients, and that is realistic and sustainable.One can also easily fall victim to food myths that have been doing the rounds online like old wives tales. Not just believing in such false claims can take the enjoyment out of eating, but also cause you to miss out on many nutrients. To help you eat right and stay healthy, we have busted some the most common food myths around today.

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Myth#1: Carbs Are Bad For You Not all carbs are the same. Carbohydrates that come from white bread, white rice, sugary sodas and other highly processed foods can contribute to weight gain and increase your risk for serious health problems. But carbs from whole, fiber-rich foods like whole grains, legumes, fruit, and vegetables may help reduce your risk chronic diseases.

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