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7 common nutrition myths debunked by Evidation

October 18, 2024
6 minutes

Myth 1: Carbs are bad for you

Fact: Our bodies use carbs for energy, and not all carbs are unhealthy.

Carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap over the past few decades. While cutting out carbs can result in rapid weight loss, it's usually not a good idea to cut carbs out completely.

Many carbohydrates—like fruits, vegetables, and beans—offer a valuable nutritional profile that can provide you with the energy you need to feel your best. Cutting down on refined carbohydrates—like candy, soda, and potato chips—is often a smart move.

The bottom line: if carbs fit into your recommended caloric intake, they can be a healthy choice that can fuel your body.

Myth 2: Eating fat makes you fat

Fact: Fat is an essential nutrient that helps you absorb vitamins and stay satiated.

Fat doesn't make you fat—in fact, it can have the opposite effect if you utilize fat in a way that fuels your body. The low-fat craze of the 1990s left many of us cutting out fat in favor of low-fat, high-sugar, high-carbohydrate foods.

Myth 3: You need to detox regularly

Fact: Your kidneys and liver detox your body.

Fancy, expensive detox diets aren't likely to make you healthier long-term.

Myth 4: All calories are created equal

Fact: Processed foods can taste good—but they don't hold a candle to whole foods nutritionally.

Myth 5: You should avoid all sugar

Fact: Avoiding processed sugar is a better idea than avoiding all sugar.

Myth 6: Supplements can replace a balanced diet

Fact: It's best to get your nutrients from whole foods when you can.

Myth 7: Late-night eating always leads to weight gain

Fact: If you're eating in a caloric deficit or at your maintenance level, you won't gain weight, no matter what time of day (or night) you eat.

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