Misconceptions about diet

Myth:Low-fat foods are healthy.

Fact: Many of us prefer low-fat products because we think they are healthy. But unfortunately, many of these foods are not as healthy as they think.

Aside from being healthy, some ready-made foods known as low-fat are quite unhealthy due to the additives they contain such as salt, sweeteners (such as aspartame), fructose syrup and sugar.

Myth:"Natural" and "Organic" mean healthy.

Fact: If a product has the phrase "organic" or "natural", it means it is truly healthy.

Labels show us the right way! That's why we must be extremely careful about labels that show the ingredients of products that claim to be "organic" or "natural." We should choose products that do not contain additives such as salt, sugar, saturated fat and that we are sure are as healthy as they seem.

Myth:Agave, honey, coconut sugar and brown sugar are healthier than white tea sugar. .

Fact: Contrary to popular belief, tea sugar; There is not much difference from natural sugars such as coconut sugar, agave syrup and honey.

For example, the main component of coconut sugar, which has become very popular lately, is Sucrose (half fructose and half glucose). In this case, we can say that coconut sugar, whose fructose content is 38-48.5%, is almost the same as tea sugar. Fructose is toxic to the liver and can disrupt hormone balance.

Sugar is sugar, no matter what form it is in, and your body responds to them the same. If you eat too much coconut sugar, fructose enters the liver, causing toxic buildup, decreasing brain function, and being metabolized directly to fat.

According to the recommendation of the World Health Organization, daily sugar intake should be only five percent of the total calories.

Myth:A diet that one person follows and benefits from is equally beneficial for other people.

Fact: No two individuals are the same. Therefore, there is no such thing as the best diet. A person's genetics, physiology, living standards and tastes are extremely different from other individuals. These differences require changes to be made in the healthy eating plan.

According to research, the most important factor to look for in a healthy eating plan is that it suits your daily routine.

This means; You can provide it with a program that is SPECIALLY planned for you, accompanied by a Dietitian, that you love and can maintain.

Myth:Avoiding gluten is a good way to keep our digestive system healthy.

Fact: Unless you have celiac disease or another chronic health problem related to your gut, gluten probably won't have a negative effect on your body. So, if you do not have any medical reason, there is not much benefit in following a gluten-free diet.

Research shows that the positive results seen in those who follow a gluten-free diet are due to individuals removing processed and ready-made foods from their diets along with gluten-containing foods and eating more vegetables.

Myth:Almond milk is healthier than cow's milk.

Fact:Alternative milk used instead of cow's milk is always superior to cow's milk in terms of nutrition. It would be extremely wrong to say that it is.

The protein content of almond milk is incomparably lower than cow's milk. Additionally, some of the nutrients found in almond milk Absorption in the intestines cannot be achieved at an adequate level. That's why industrial almond milk is enriched in vitamins and minerals during the production process. However, very high additives are also added to these milks.

Myth:Eating little and often speeds up the metabolism.

Fact: This type of nutrition It has important effects on the diet process, but it does not have much effect on accelerating the metabolism.

The benefits of eating frequently throughout the day; It makes you feel satisfied with meals easily, protects your energy and sugar levels, and reduces hunger cravings. In addition, the less hungry you are, the less you will make bad food choices or exhibit overeating behavior.

Myth:The most correct and successful diet is the one that causes weight loss in a short time.

Fact: Diets that help you lose weight in a short time have become very popular, especially recently, with the effect of social media posts! However, in order to lose weight in a healthy way, it is necessary to maintain certain limits. It's not like I gave 2 a week or 3 a week. A healthy weight loss is between 500 grams and 1 kg per week. Rapid weight loss usually indicates muscle and water loss. However, in a good and healthy diet, fat loss, not duration, should be taken into consideration.

 

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