Nutrition Myths.....Busted

We bust 10 of the top Nutrition myths

1. Sugar Causes Diabetes

Myth! When sugar is consumed the hormone insulin is required to bring blood sugar levels back down to normal. Diabetes is caused through a lack of insulin, not an excess of sugar in the diet. Once someone has diabetes it is important to manage the frequency and amount of eating and the types of carbohydrate, including sugar, consumed to allow the body to maintain good blood sugar control.

2. All Fats are bad

Myth! It's a nutrition myth that all fats are bad as we all need fat. Fats aid nutrient absorption and nerve transmission, and they help to maintain cell membrane integrity. However, when consumed in excessive amounts, fats contribute to weight gain, heart disease and certain types of cancers.
Some fats can actually help promote good health, while others increase the risk for heart disease. The key is to replace bad fats (saturated fats and trans fats) with good fats (monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats).

3. Brown Sugar is better than White Sugar

Myth! The brown sugar sold at the supermarket is actually white granulated sugar with added molasses so the difference between brown sugar and white sugar is insignificant. The idea that brown and white sugar have big differences is another common myth.

4. Avoid seafood to lower blood cholesterol

Myth! The dietary cholesterol found in seafood and other meats has little effect on blood cholesterol in most people. Saturated fats and trans fatty acids are the most important factors that raise blood cholesterol.

5. Eating eggs will raise your cholesterol

Myth! This myth began because egg yolks have the most concentrated amount of cholesterol of any food. However, there’s not enough cholesterol there to pose health risks if eggs are eaten in moderation. Studies suggest that eating one egg per day will not raise cholesterol levels and that eggs are actually a great source of nutrients.

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Further Nutrition Reading:

• Healthy Eating Tips

• Top 10 Nutrition Myths

• Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI)

• Fats and Cholesterol

• Weight Watchers Diet to losing weight.

 

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