Dieting Myths

There are plenty of misconceptions when it comes to diet. Check out these interesting facts on dieting myths:

Myth 1 – Skipping breakfast is a good way to lose weight

Skipping breakfast makes you reach out for high-fat, high-calorie snacks. People who eat breakfast in fact maintain a healthy weight than those who do not have their breakfast.

Myth 2 – Food Restrictions

Food isn’t the problem for losing weight, it is the type of food and the quantity of food that matters. Making small changes that one can stick to in long run is the key to a healthy diet. You can control your appetite by having small healthy meals frequently throughout the day.

Myth 3 – Carbohydrates Are Fattening = FALSE

Carbohydrate foods like rice, pasta & bread are often labeled as fattening. Rice, pasta, and bread are low in fat and are actually low in calories and high in fiber thus very filling. It is when we overeat these foods and diverge from our limits that they can be no good for us.

Myth 4 – Starving is the best to lose weight

Starving isn’t healthy, we make our body suffer in long term. It may result in loss of essential nutrients and minerals required by the body eventually. Excessive starving can affect one mentally and physically. One can end up gaining more fat as the metabolism tends to slow down. 

Myth 5 – Drinking water helps you lose weight

One should drink enough water as much as one’s body needs to stay hydrated. Drinking excessive water won’t trigger weight loss specifically.

Myth 6 – You can eat anything after exercising

It is essential to both workout and eat right for successful weight loss. Exercising is important but to lose weight you need to have a healthy diet. 

Myth 7 – You will gain weight if you eat before bed

Weight depends on what & how much one eats. If we eat more calories than what we burn irrespective of whatever time we eat it.

Making small changes that can be implemented in long run can help in successful weight loss.

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