13 Biggest Lies the Media Feeds you about Nutrition

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

Sugar and carbohydrates are the reasons behind weight gain. Well, not all calories are equal. In case you want to lose weight, you should rather aim for a low carb diet.

9. Whole wheat is good for you

This one used to be true, before the so many genetic changes of wheat since 1950. Wheat was once healthy and natural, but it’s no longer the case and whole wheat may be even worse.

Wheat has been linked to boosting blood sugar more than table sugar does. According to Doctor William Davies in his book ‘wheat Belly’, when patients removed wheat from their diet, their blood sugar levels were lower and they could lose up to 40 pounds.

8. Grains should make up a large portion of your diet

Take a look at the US Department of Agriculture, you’ll find that grains are at the bottom of their popular food pyramid, meaning that they should be consumed more than fruits, vegetables and meat. Well, this is a very big lie.

Grains actually do not contain as many nutrients as vegetables and fruits. Some grains, such as wheat, even leads to health problems (as we mentioned before).

7.Too much protein causes long-term health problems

Myths such as osteoporosis and kidney disease have been linked to a high protein diet, have been proved wrong by numerous studies.

Eating at least 30 grams of protein for breakfast can actually improve weight loss, according to studies. Kidney disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes are the result of excessive carbohydrate intake and obesity, not because of a high protein diet.

6. Vegetable oil is healthy

Remember? Not all fats are equal. Some fats can cause health issues. All vegetable oils are rich in Omega-6 fatty acids, and an excess of these fatty acids results in health problems such as heart disease and increasing risk of various cancers, particularly skin cancer.