Myths and Facts about Food
MYTH: EIGHT GLASSES OF WATER A DAY:
TRUTH: Hydration is different for every individual. Athletes body requires more water than a layman. Tea, coffee, soup, and most foods also contribute to water intake. A person needs to learn to recognize thirst and drink water both with meals and in-between meals.
MYTH: SUGAR INCREASES DIABETES
TRUTH: All foods have different effects on blood sugar levels. While sugar is nutritionally devoid. It’s the total number of carbohydrates that may play a role in blood sugar management. So it’s important to monitor blood sugar even after eating whole foods such as fruit, vegetables, and whole grains.
MYTH: FATS HELPS IN INCREASING FAT
TRUTH: Fat is an essential component of the diet. In food, It contains more calories than carbohydrates and proteins. They keep us satiated by slowing down the digestion process to stay full for a longer period of time. Healthy fats are found in nuts, olive oil, salmon, and avocados.
MYTH: MORE PROTEINS MORE BIGGER MUSCLES
TRUTH: Eating protein is important, while more than needed is unnecessary. Training and exercises in which one uses bodyweight as resistance, such as yoga, can lead to a more defined look. But eating a lot of protein is not going to lead to large muscular development.
MYTH: MUSCLES WEIGH MORE THAN FAT
TRUTH: Muscle is denser than fat, so one pound of muscle takes up less space than a pound of fat.
MYTH: EGG YOLK IS NOT GOOD
TRUTH: Egg yolks are the goldmine of nutritious food. One yolk contains half of the day’s requirement of choline. Which is an essential nutrient for the brain. Dietary cholesterol doesn’t affect blood cholesterol levels. Eggs for breakfast will fill up with protein. While fat keep from overeating the rest of the day.
I am a freelance writer studied Biochemistry at the University of Agriculture Peshawar in the faculty of Nutrition sciences.
