There are many food myths. Many people just believe everything they hear or read, but one should ask questions and research the topic if one really wants to get to the truth. What to eat, when to eat and how often to eat are such questions which usually confuse Here we discuss some myths and the fact regarding food. 1.There is a Myth that potatoes make you fat. But the fact is Carbohydrates are the body's preferred energy source. Eating a potato, or any type of carbohydrate rich food, won't automatically make you fatter So there is no problem in eating potatoes in moderate quantities.
2. Myth is that drinking water in between your meals will mess up your digestion. But the fact is that the theory behind this is that digestive juices and enzymes will be diluted by the fluid, and this will slow down the digestion and lead to excess body fat. There is no scientific evidence to back this up. In fact, evidence suggests that drinking water with your meal improves digestion.
3 . Myth is Eating after 7 pm will make you fat But fact is Experts say that its not when you eat that can make you fat. What you eat and the amount or calories you consume makes you fat. The only thing late night eating does is promote unhealthy snacking and hamper with your sleeping pattern.
4.Myth is Vegetarian cannot build muscles. But the fact is vegetarian can build muscles as meat eaters by getting their proteins from foods such as cheese, nuts, pulses etc etc.
5. Drinking lots of milk is good for health But fact is Milk is a wonderful source of calcium, protein and also important minerals like phosphorus and magnesium. But filling up with too much milk also means that one won't have enough appetite left to the remainder of a balanced diet.So drink milk in moderation.
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