Deals with all the myths that are mostly dominant in developing countries

1. NUTRITIO
N MYTHS
MYTHS RELATED
TO NUTRITION

2. You need to BAN
CARBS to LOSE
WEIGHT
 When thinking about nutrition and
weight, the bigger picture of overall
quality and quantity of food choices
is much more important.
 Eating more than your body needs
will cause weight gain, not one
nutrient alone.

3. Being SLIM means
you’re HEALTHY.
 We really have very little control
over the size and shape of our
bodies
 These things don't determine our
health

4. The diet that works
for OTHERS will
work for YOU.
 People have tremendous genetic
variability in body type and
metabolism
 It’s not just the diet or work-out
plans that helps
 Get help from experts not from
celebrities

5. SUPERFOODS are
EXOTIC and
EXPENSIVE
 Black beans, fish, blueberries,
spinach, lentils and nuts
 Provide significant amount of fibers,
vitamins and antioxidants

6. You should AVOID
ALL SUGAR
 The 2015 Dietary Guidelines
explicitly calls for limiting added
sugars
 Such sweeteners must be less than
10% of your daily intake
 This recommendation doesn't
include naturally sweet foods, which
are sources of important vitamins,
minerals, and phytonutrients.

7. VEGETARIANS and
VEGANS don’t get
enough NUTRIENTS
 A well-balanced plant-based diet
with a variety of plant foods is
healthful and nourishing to the body
 Pulses such as beans, lentils,
chickpeas and dried peas are the
sources of proteins
 Such diets lower the risk of type 2
diabetes, high blood pressure, heart
disease and some types of cancer.

8. NATURAL SUGAR
isn’t SUGAR
 Honey, agave, and other types of
sugar are not sugar-free they are
still processed to some degree.
They just less bad forms of sugar.
 Brown sugar is considered better
just because it has molasses that
provides some minerals and anti-
oxidants.

9. FAT CONTAINING
FOODS - BAD for
you.
 While fat definitely has more
calories per gram than protein and
carbs it’s not the enemy
 Don’t be scared of the healthy fats
found in foods like fish, walnuts,
olive oil and avocados
 Omega-3 and -6 are essential fatty
acids

10. MIXING carbs with
protein and fat is
BAD FOR
DIGESTION.
 Once food reaches your stomach,
your stomach acid begins breaking
down all types of food.
 In fact, it’s beneficial to mix carbs,
protein and fat in the same meal or
snack so you’ll get a wide range of
nutrients, avoid insulin spikes, and
the protein and fat will help with
satiety.

11. You can EXERCISE
THE WEIGHT OFF

12. Dietary supplements
are necessary
 You are usually better served by
focusing on what you actually need
. For Example vitamin B12 if you
are vegan or a senior, vitamin D if
you seldom see the sun.
 Many foods you’ll find at the
supermarket are already fortified
with micronutrients that you most
likely lack. For Example, vitamin D
fortified milk, cereals fortified with
folic acid

13. From articles by:
 Kaleigh McMordie, RDN of Lively Table
 Jennifer Rodriguez, RDN of Food is Vida
 Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD of Better Is The New Perfect
 Christina Fitzgerald, RD, owner of Fitzgerald Nutrition
 Sharon Palmer, RDN The Plant-Powered Dietitian
 Rebecca Clyde, RDN, owner of Nourish Nutrition
 Natalie Rizzo, RDN, a registered dietitian in New York City.
 Lindsey Pine, RDN, owner of TastyBalance Nutrition.

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