These 5 Healthy Food Myths Have Been Refuted By Nutritionists

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Some of the myths that are believed about eating healthy food are not all true. There are things that nutritionists deny because they are considered wrong.

The trend of healthy living is becoming more and more popular day by day. Many dieters are now hungry for healthy food ingredients and regularly follow the various tips they get.

Due to the proliferation of information about healthy lifestyles on the internet, several myths are said by nutrition experts to be inconsistent with reality. There were some of them which were later denied because they were considered wrong.

Dr Carrie Ruxton, a nutritionist and consultant from General Mills, said that there are several nutrients that people are reluctant to consume because they are considered unhealthy. Even though some of the myths are believed to have an important role for the body.

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Here are 5 healthy food myths that nutritionists have refuted according to the Independent:

Nutrition experts say breakfast is not just about eating after waking up. Photo: Getty Images/puhimec

1. The right way to have breakfast

It is often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But Ruxton said there are ways to eat breakfast that are important to pay attention to when you wake up.

Even though eating breakfast like cereal is good for fulfilling your appetite, Ruxton has a different way. Apart from the reasons why he is doing Intermittent Fasting, Ruxton chooses not to eat immediately after waking up.

He admitted that he only ate at 11 am, throughout the morning he preferred light, healthy snacks. Like low-calorie drinks to help wake up the body first.

2. The importance of consuming fiber

So far, fiber is only believed to be an intake to help smooth digestion. Actually, the role of fiber in the human body is much more complex.

Some evidence from research results shows that fiber not only helps stomach movements. But there is a role for controlling blood sugar through adequate fiber intake.

“Fiber helps make the gut microbiota healthier. Bacteria that live in the intestines can improve immune function, mood, diet and calcium absorption,” said Ruxton.

Healthy food myths that no longer need to be believed are on the next page.