5 Myths ….. Busted

Nighttime eating makes you fatA - Put this diet myth to bed.B - There’s no conclusive proof that late-night meals cause weight gainC- It’s the too many calories that cause the increase in weightD- Still eating right before bedtime can cause heartburn and indigestion

Recommendation: Try to stick to regular - low calories meal and earlier mealtimes

Coffee is not good for You

A- This is a recently debunked diet mythB- In moderation-2 to 3 cups daily- is a safe part of a healthy dietC- Studies suggest that coffee may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers due to its antioxidants effects

Recommendation: Keep coffee calories in check by avoiding cream, sugars and flavored syrups

Drink more water to peel off pounds

A - Water is vital to your body—but a weight loss aid? NOT REALLYB - Water will help you lose weight if it keeps you away from high-calorie drinksC- May provide satiety feeling

Recommendation: Adding water to your diet, without changing anything else, makes no difference in lowering the numbers on your scale

Carbohydrates lead to weight gain

A -This the most believed myth. Not all carbohydrates are bad for youB - People tend lose weight on low carbohydrates diets because there is always calories restriction, and fewer calories add up to fewer kg overtime

Recommendation: Carbohydrates are the main source of energy to your bodies so don’t deprive your body from its fuel.

Skip breakfast andYou will lose weight

A- It seems like an easy diet win: Skip breakfast and you'll lose weight. B- Yet some studies show the opposite can be true. Not eating breakfast can make you hungry later, leading to too much nibbling and binge eating at lunch and dinner.

Recommendation: To lose weight -- and keep it off – always make time for a healthy morning meal, like high-fiber cereal, low-fat milk, and fruits

If it sounds “to good to be true”, it definitely is.

Ask yourself, “who says so?” Is the information based on only one small study?

There is no secret ingredient to weight loss or maintenance. Eating right and exercise are what matters

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