5 myths about losing weight
Because of the sheer amount of seemingly helpful weight-loss information available, figuring out what’s actually healthy can be harder than it seems. Each year, hoards of people jump on the weight-loss bandwagon, but many of them enlist in fad diets that are based on nutrition myths. How can some of these misguided tips do more harm than good?
In this article, you’ll learn about five widespread weight-loss myths that can lead to diet pitfalls — and some tips on how you can avoid them. Read on to find out which foods aren’t as bad for you as you may have been led to believe. Myth:
- Snacks and Desserts Will Ruin a Diet: Usually it’s not the snacks or occasional dessert that does a diet in, so much as it is the type and quantity of said treat. The occasional snack is necessary to avoid dips in blood sugar, keep energy levels high and avoid binging at main meals.
- Never Eat in the Evening: Experts are now downplaying this rule because calorie consumption, rather than time of day, is the key determinant of diet success. The main point is that a pre-bedtime snack or dessert isn’t detrimental to your diet, so long as it’s not eaten on the heels of a high calorie day.
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