6 Diet Myths You Can Break – MakeMeHealthier.co.uk

There are Many dated diet guidelines and myths are up for speculation, which are meant to be broken. Here are ten food rules which can be ignored.

Myth: Eating at night will pile on the pounds.
Fact: The total calories you consume over a 24-hour period or over a week is what causes you to gain weight, and when you eat these calories doesn’t matter.

Myth: It’s best to eat at the same times every day.
Fact: Eat when you’re hungry, not when the clock says it’s time to eat.

Myth: Refusing food at a party or when visiting is rude.
Fact: Turning down food that you know will blow your diet is socially acceptable.

Myth: Skipping a meal every now and then will help you lose.
Fact: Skipping a meal means you will be so hungry at the next meal that you are likely to overeat. This can also help lead to a slowdown of your metabolism.

Myth: Bread is fattening, nuts are fattening, pasta is fattening. Whole-wheat bread/pasta is a great source of nutrients, and it won’t make you gain weight more than any other food with the same number of calories.

Myth: All calories are equal.
Fact: This is somewhat true, however; you’ll get more nutrients from a 100-calorie apple than from a 100-calorie portion of white bread. Choose healthier items if you are losing weight, or controlling your hunger.