Most Common Nutrition Myths (Even Some Health Buds Believe)
The world of nutrition is a huge one with lots of complications. And with the vast sources of knowledge online and offline, things can get even more confusing. While many people claim to be a health bud, there are still so many misconceptions when it comes to eating well. Let’s take a look at some of the most common ones:
Eating after working out cancels out its benefits.
Many people feel guilty about snacking after a strenuous workout. They think it makes working out useless as they get to gain back the calories lost. But the truth is that the calories you consume after workout are not automatically stored in your fat cells. In fact, you need them after a sweaty session. You need food to refuel your muscles and help the repair and recover. But you have to be smart about the food you take. It is important to snack on nutrient-dense food that delivers vitamins and minerals, protein, antioxidants and other essential nutrients that will help your body recover and boost your metabolism.
Fats are your biggest enemy.
Most dieters try to stay away from fats as much as possible. But not all fats are bad for you. There’s such thing as ‘good fats’ which actually help you burn more calories and stay lean. Good fats are incredibly satiating, which means they help fill you up so you don’t get hungry too often throughout the day. Plant-based fats like avocado, nuts, seeds, and olive oil are the best sources of healthy fats.
Fruits are to be avoided.
Some fruits may be high in natural sugars, that’s true. But a Harvard study found that eliminating fruits in one’s diet isn’t good for weight management. Researchers found that those who ate an extra daily serving of fruit shed an additional half a pound over a four-year period. Fruits are also packed with essential nutrients, antioxidants, fibre and water which your body need. With all the amazing health benefits of fruits, they are worth adding into your diet plan.
You can eat lots of junk food and just burn it off.
When it comes to healthy weight management, the quality, not just the quantity, of food you eat is very important. The damage caused eating unhealthy food cannot be easily offset by eating a healthy meal or exercising. It is okay to indulge once in a while. In fact, dieters who have a ‘cheat day’ tend to stick to their weight loss plan longer than those who don’t observe cheat days. But you have to observe portion control too.
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