5 Healthy Food Myths Debunked

With all the different diets and trends from the weight loss industry, nutrition can feel confusing. How do you know if a nutrient or food group is bad for you? Many popular ideas about healthy eating are food myths.

Myth 1: Carbs Are Bad

Carbs are actually a necessary energy source. Carbohydrates break down into sugar, or glucose, that your body uses as energy. It’s true that not all carbs are the same, but focus less on whether you eat high or low amounts and focus more on the types of carbs you are eating.

There are two types of carbohydrates to consider: simple and complex.

Simple carbohydrates have one or two sugars and a simple chemical structure. These are the syrups and table sugars that are found in cookies, cereals, yogurts, sodas, and candies. Refined grains like white rice and flour also contain simple carbs. Your body quickly breaks down simple carbs, which causes a rise in your blood sugar.

Read More: https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/food-myths