You locate in front of the mirror and sulk at the bags of fat getting stored
around your belly. The next step entails browsing through diet articles in
magazines, frequenting the dietician, cutting down on your carbs, exercising
vigorously and eating like a pauper. But is it really helping you in losing
weight? Probably not. Here are some diet myths debunked.
Legend 1: Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are full of fibre and are responsible for giving your body the
much needed boost to work all day long. Of course, this does not mean you can
binge on sugary foodstuffs and mouth watering donuts. The secret to proffering
your body with the necessary carbs and yet restrain from piling up those pounds
is to go for what dieticians call the “good carbs” such as fruits, vegetables,
beans, whole grains etc.
Legend 2: Eat Breakfast like a queen to eat less the rest of the day
Even if you have grown up listening to this advice from your elders, the
truth is that in an attempt to eat a heavy breakfast you tend to gorge on more
than required. Moreover, contrary to popular notion a heavy breakfast does not
make you feel less hungry and eat lesser, thus not serving your purpose in
either way.
Legend 3: Eating smaller meals frequently in a day
Even if you distribute your total calorie intake in six meals it is
ultimately coming to the same calorie count. If you truly wish to cut down on
your calories then build up lean muscles through exercising. This will actually
boost metabolism and help curb those calories.
Legend 4: Any type of fat is a strict no-no
Do not start believing the labels on the bottles of colas and juices reading
“Fat Free” for they are mere gimmicks which nicely add to your fats. Instead of
absolutely abstaining from fats pop on some nuts or include fishes like
mackerel, salmon and the likes in your meals to provide your body with the
essential fatty acids.
Legend 5: Eating late or during the wee hours of night leads to
weight gain
Late evening eaters can find solace in knowing that all advices showered on
you by your well-wishers because of dining late is not true. The food you eat
late does not simply get converted to fat. Eating a light dinner is however
advisable in terms of health.
Legend 6: Artificial sweeteners are a healthier alternative
These can lead to digestive problems and even increase your craving for
having sugary stuff. Putting a pinch of sugar in your tea or coffee is a better
option.
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