Everyday we come across many stories on health and fitness but there are few things which literally blowed our mind. So to clear the doubts we got in touch with some experts to answer us about the most silly nutritional lies we have ever come across.
Eggs Are Unhealthy
Eggs are considered unhealthy because they contain a large amount of cholesterol, which is believed to increase the risk of heart disease. But the truth is they are among the most nutritious foods and despite being high in cholesterol, eggs don’t really raise the bad cholesterol in the blood. They are loaded with protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and unique antioxidants that protect the eyes and are also an excellent source of Choline, a nutrient that is very important for the health of the brain.
Coffee is Bad
Though coffee can mildly elevate blood pressure in the short term but studies have shown that coffee drinkers have up to a 67% lower risk of Type II diabetes, are at a much lower risk of getting Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s and are at lower risk of liver diseases like cirrhosis. Besides these studies have also examined the effects of caffeine on the brain, showing that it can improve mood, memory, reaction time, vigilance and overall brain function.
Avoid Meat
Many people blame meat for heart disease and type II diabetes but the truth is meat provide complete, high-quality protein and is also rich in Vitamin B 12 and Iron.
Banana is fattening
It is a carb-rich fruit but it doesn’t mean that it can lead to weight gain. Secondly eating bananas can be just as good as drinking a sports drink in fueling exercise performance. Also, it is a good source of potassium which is essential to help regulate blood pressure.
Ghee vs Vegetable Oil
To maintain fitness people have started to include refined oils in their kitchen which are much more harmful than ghee. But the truth is apart from enhancing the taste it also provides strength, vigor, and vitality to the body. It contains conjugated linoleic acid which is a type of omega-6 fatty acids that are healthy and can make you burn fat and lose weight. It also stimulates the production of T-cell production which balances the hormones that maintain a healthy metabolism and promotes an alkaline environment in the body.