Eating fat doesn't make you fat by itself. In fact, the human body requires a certain amount of fat to function properly. Trans fat and saturated fats have given them a bad name and rightly so. Eating to much trans fat and saturated fat can lead to serious health problems down the road. However, unsaturated fats and monosaturated fats (nuts, salmon, olive oil, etc.) when used in moderation is good for your health and raises the good cholesterol that your body naturally produces. In fact, in a 2008 study by the New England Journal of Medicine they found that dietary nutrition was actually superior using the "good fats" when compared to a low-fat diet for overall health benefits and weight loss.
Myth #2 - Snacking Between Meals Will Make You Fat
TIP! You can lose weight by slowly reducing the number of calories you consume every day. Reducing your caloric intake by 500 calories daily might be advisable, depending upon the number of calories you currently consume in a day.
You may have grown up thinking eating between meals is a sure way to pack on the extra pounds. However, research has shown that by eating smaller meals and "grazing" (snacking) throughout the day helps to keep your blood sugar levels more consistent. Which means less mood swings, changes in energy levels and hunger pangs during the day. By feeding your body with smaller meals and eating healthy snacks throughout the day excess calories are less likely to be stored as fat.
Myth #3 - To Much Carbs Will Make You Fat
The low-carb craze in early 2000 had people trying to control their weight terrified of eating carbohydrates. Well refined carbs like white rice, enriched flour products, enriched pasta, etc. should be kept to a minimum. However, products made from whole grains tend to be much better for you health wise and when it comes to losing weight. The fiber in whole grains slows the digestion and keeps you feeling fuller longer than refined products. Fiber also has some wonderful health benefits.
TIP! Green tea can help you lose weight since research has shown that it tends to increase a person's metabolism. Try it with a small amount of honey or natural sweetener for extra flavor.
Myth #4 - Coffee Is Bad For You
Well, to much coffee IS bad for you. But did you know that coffee is the #1 leading source of antioxidants. And research has also linked coffee consumption with a reducing the risk of dementia, stroke, Parkinson's disease and depression. Coffee drinkers are also significantly less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Which suggests that when used in moderation can actually have health benefits.
Myth #5 - Eating Desserts Will Pack On The Pounds
TIP! When you come back from the grocery store, make sure you separate the food into portion sizes before putting it inside individual containers. You can use baggies and containers to hold the portions which have been carefully measured.
Studies have shown that trying to completely deprive and eliminate foods you love from your diet can have the opposite effect and cause you to go on a "binge" instead. Is that chocolate creme pie good for you? Of course not, it'll add the inches to your waistline, which in turn could result in more serious health issues down the road. However, by trying to completely deprive yourself you could find yourself craving it even more. The solution? Eat a little now in moderation just to satisfy your sweet tooth, or wind up binging later.
Myth #6 - Eggs Are Bad For Cholesterol
One of the biggest myths in nutrition is that eating eggs are bad for your heart and your health. The truth is that the cholesterol found in the egg yolk has little effect on the cholesterol that's in your blood. It's the saturated and trans fats that the eggs are prepared in that increases the "bad cholesterol". Eggs are an excellent source of protein and B vitamins. And may even help when it comes to losing weight. Research has shown that dieters who had 2 eggs for breakfast each day lost significantly more weight than a group of dieters who ate bagels for breakfast while trying to lose weight.
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