Here are 10 disproved nutrition myths that no one should worry about anymore. Thanks to
Cooking Light and research! Check out the full article
here.
Myth 1: Added sugar is always bad for you.
It isn't if you make sure that next sweet treat you're about to have is nutritious enough to compensate.
Myth 2: Eating eggs raises your cholesterol levels.
Apparently, dietary cholesterol has little to do with the amount of cholesterol that your body produces and the one that circulates in your blood. The latter is mainly associated with saturated and trans fats that exist in your diet.
Myth 3: All saturated fats raise blood cholesterol.
New research indicates that certain types of saturated fats are in fact beneficial. Take stearic acid for instance; "a type of saturated fat found naturally in cocoa, dairy products, meats, and poultry, as well as palm and coconut oils, does not raise harmful LDL cholesterol but boosts beneficial HDL cholesterol levels."
Myth 4: The only heart-friendly alcohol is red wine.
"Any kind of beverage that contains alcohol, when consumed in moderation (and that means one to two drinks a day), helps reduce heart disease risk."
Myth 5: Adding salt to the pot adds sodium to the food.
"Salt in the cooking water reduces the leaching of nutrients from vegetables into the water".
"It also speeds up the cooking process so you don't lose as many nutrients from overcooking."
Myth 6: Fried foods are always too fatty.
I thought this was pure, unbeatable reality until i read this. When you keep frying oil at an optimal T of 375 F, you decrease fat absorption. So watch the oil and remember this is still part of occasional indulgence.
Myth 7: The more fiber you eat, the better.
Go back to the source and consider the foods that naturally contain fiber rather than supplemented with. Stick with whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes.
Myth 8: You should always remove chicken skin before eating.
How false is that?
In fact, " a 12-ounce bone-in, skin-on chicken breast half contains just 2.5 grams of saturated fat and 50 calories more than its similarly portioned skinless counterpart." Not only that but "55 percent of the fat in the chicken skin is monounsaturated -- the heart-healthy kind you want more of"
Now you understand why you can enjoy skin-on roasted chicken every once-in-a-while.
Myth 9: Organic foods are more nutritious than conventional.
Don't we all think so?
There may not be a nutritional gap between conventional and organic foods but the latter are considered healthier because they don't contain any chemicals (herbicides, pesticides).
Myth 10: Cooking olive oil destroys its health benefits.
"As long as oil is kept below its smoking point, flavor and nutrition are intact. More important is how you store the oil. Fats and phytonutrients stay stable for up to two years in unopened opaque bottles stored at room temperature and away from light. Heat, light, and air drastically affect stability. Store oil in a room-temp cupboard, and use within six months."
Did you miss my entry on nutrients? Check it out
here.
