By: Niharika Khurana
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Think skipping meals boosts weight loss or brown eggs are healthier? Think again! These 8 food myths have misled many—let's uncover the real truth!
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Truth: Not all carbs are unhealthy! Whole grains, fruits, and veg provide essential nutrients and energy, while refined carbs are the ones to limit.
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Truth: Healthy fats like those in avocados, nuts, and olive oil can help you stay full longer and even support heart health—just avoid processed trans fats!
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Truth: Your metabolism doesn't shut down overnight! Eating small, healthy snacks before bed won't cause weight gain—just avoid heavy, greasy foods.
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Truth: Juice cleanses lack essential nutrients. They may cause quick weight loss, but it's temporary and unsustainable—balanced eating is the real key!
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Truth: Cranberry juice may help prevent UTIs, but it's not a cure! Drinking water and seeking medical treatment are far more effective for recovery.
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Truth: The colour of an eggshell has nothing to do with nutrition! Both brown and white eggs provide the same protein, vitamins, and minerals.
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Truth: Some frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh ones—sometimes even better, as they're frozen at peak ripeness with all their nutrients intact.
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Truth: Unless you have coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity, cutting gluten isn't necessary! Whole grains offer fibre, vitamins, and energy your body needs.
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