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5 Myths About Nutrition |
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Food affects all human beings and in every country, every village, and oftentimes it comes with a set of myths and legends. While popular proverbs and old traditions may be helpful at times, some of them lack a scientific basis and are not conducive to health facts. Below are some common food and drink myths.
1. Coffee dehydrates. False.
There is no medical study showing that coffee dehydrates. It is true that caffeine is a diuretic and in high doses can increase visits to the bathroom, but no more than when we exceed drinking water.
Scientific research shows that a couple cups of coffee per day is beneficial to health. It is a powerful stimulant that activates your perception and intellectual activity. And as an antioxidant, it reduces headache and is very rich in minerals like potassium, calcium and magnesium.
2. Mingling food with milk can make you sick. False.
It is true that lactose can cause digestive problems to certain people, even produce intolerance, but that does not mean that the milk is going to 'cut' if we eat other foods after it. It is simply a cultural issue because, after each meal, the process of mingling food starts in the stomach. Instead, milk protects your stomach activity soothingly; it helps to make digestion easier.
3. Eating raw eggs is a healthy source of protein. False.
You may hear of athletes chugging raw eggs after workouts to increase their protein intake. Actually, eating raw eggs causes salmonellosis, an infectious bacteria present in raw eggs. Boiled and cooked eggs are rich in protein and nutrients without the health risks.
4. Beer makes you fat. False.
'Beer belly' is well known myth; however, it is quite unfair to this ancient beverage made from grain. In fact, most nutritionists agree that moderate consumption of beer is beneficial to health.
Beer can provide immediate hydration, folic acid, fiber and antioxidants, and helps to improve your cardiovascular health.
It is also diuretic, purifying your blood, and some beers have far fewer calories than a cola or sugary fruit drink. However, as with anything, excessive consumption can cause weight gain.
5. Whole foods make you thin. False.
Flours and grains have almost the same calories as refined products; however, their ingredients are healthier because they contain rich fiber and minerals which regulate bowel function and eliminate more toxins. Moreover, avoid overeating.
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