8 Ridiculous Nutrition Myths Debunked
Eggsellent Pier/Getty Images From calorie counting to high-protein diets There is a lot of incompetence in the area of nutrition and health. Even health professionals seem to constantly contradict each other. Here are 8 ridiculous nutrition myths, thoroughly debunked. 1. A Calorie is a Calorie It is a common myth that all that matters for weight loss is calories in, calories out. Of course, calories matter. But the types of foods we eat are also important. Here are 3 examples of how "a calorie is NOT a calorie." -Fructose vs. Glucose: Fructose is more likely to stimulate hunger, increase abdominal obesity and insulin resistance, compared to the same amount of calories from glucose (1, 2, 3). -Protein: Eating protein can raise the metabolic rate and reduce hunger compared to fat and carbs (4). -Medium vs. long-chain fatty acids: Fatty acids that are of medium length (such as from coconut oil) raise metabolism and reduce hunger compared to...