whats the worst "food myth" you have heard?
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'Red Bull gives you wings'
so disappointed when I found out this was a myth.
Yes, this is a disappointment, if only my brother had figured that out sooner. RIP my little brother.
I really hope you're joking. This totally made me laugh, which is grossly inappropriate if you're serious.0 -
My coworkers congregate over anyone who loses weight or appears to be eating healthy for some magic tip.
apparently the new guy is the guru and he informed my overweight, sedentary coworkers that an apple microwaved in bacon fat was a healthy snack
I don't find this to be a bad myth or a myth at all.
I'm not sure about mushy apples ... but bacon does make everything better. it may be worth a try.0 -
that sugar contains only 28 calories per teaspoon (true) and won't have any negative effects on you losing weight (totally false).0
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that sugar contains only 28 calories per teaspoon (true) and won't have any negative effects on you losing weight (totally false).
I disagree on your totally false. at least, for the vast majority of the population.
in the simplest terms, calories determine weight gain or loss. so too much sugar will hinder weight because of the calorie content, if it goes too high. otherwise ... not so much.0 -
That a low fat, high carbohydrate diet is heart healthy.0
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I was told you can't eat any fruit or you will never lose weight. Yeah, right.0
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That people without celiac disease should eat a gluten-free diet.
That if it's "organic" (contains carbon?) it must be healthy.
That if it's not "organic" it must be unhealthy.
That there is really any such thing as unprocessed food.0 -
The only fluid that counts for hydration is plain water straight up. If that were true I'd have shriveled up and blown away years ago.
Oh. And if you swallow an apple seed a tree will grow in your belly. Still waiting on that one!
That apple seed one is the funniest one so far!
I tried this when I was a kid. I sadly, did not grow an apple tree in my tummy...unless i pooped it out already and it hadn't a chance in the world. In which case...cool!0 -
if you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding. how can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?
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Eating eggs will cause high cholesterol
All of those "cleanses"...
And basically everything causes cancer0 -
What about the myth that you have to eat above 1200 calories a day or you will stall and not lose weight. Yeah, tell that one to gastric bypass patients who eat 300-1000 calories a day and lose massive amounts of weight.0
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My mother in law once lectured my son about how terrible seedless watermelon is for you (one of his favorite foods), because God made the fruit with seeds and seedless fruit is from the devil because it isn't natural. SHE WAS EATING A TWIX BAR WHILE SHE TOLD HIM THIS!
That is SO wrong. Poor little guy. I hope he can still eat the watermelon and not be scarred for life.0 -
if you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding. how can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?
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My sentiments exactly smiley face posting individual!0 -
hmmm ... so many. sodium is the devil and sugar is the devil's evil little henchman. but you can't eat artificial sweeteners, either, unless you want to grow an extra appendage before dying from cancer.
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"Gluten free foods are much healthier" (coming from a friend who does not have celiac disease or a gluten intolerance).
HA HA! I have a severe gluten intolerance. Everyone always asks me if I eat this way to lose weight. No, I live this way so so I don't wish I would die! UGH! This is not a choice.0 -
My coworkers congregate over anyone who loses weight or appears to be eating healthy for some magic tip.
apparently the new guy is the guru and he informed my overweight, sedentary coworkers that an apple microwaved in bacon fat was a healthy snack
I don't find this to be a bad myth or a myth at all.
ditto - I was thinking that might be a great idea to try. Everything better with bacon....fat.0 -
A diabetic woman once told me that she can't eat frosting anymore but she can still eat cake because "all of the sugars cook out in the baking process." :huh:
LOL...
right up there with... you can eat as many broken cookies as you want because when they're broken the calories leak out.
(Never heard that one said seriously.)0 -
The fruits being bad because of sugar one and also that vegetarians/vegans struggle to get enough protein in their diet- SO not the case! Those ones annoy me the most...0
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That soy is good for you0
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"there are starving children in ___________________________so eat your food.".......... WHAT THE HELL DOES ME CLEANING MY PLATE HAVE TO DO WITH THE STARVING CHILDREN OF THE WORLD nothing... they are still hungery and now I'm struggling to lose all those years of "clean your plate".... I actually told my mom once " well then pack up what I don't want and send it to them"
Haha.....totally agree.0 -
That a gluten free diet can help cure autism. I want to punch people who say that in the face. Repeatedly.
As someone with autism this one bugs me. The gluten free/dairy free diet that they talk about on autism forums is the biggest crock and is nothing more than more new-age medicine, like healing crystals.
My daughter has autism. My husband has a regular customer who comes in all the time spouting about how when a child has autism it's the mother's fault because she ate gluten while she was pregnant. I want to sell him to Jigsaw lol
Like a few of the others here, there's an odd bit of truth there.
A friend's adult daughter had become very ill; after being diagnosed with various allergies and avoiding those foods had gotten better. After that, my friend had the rest of the family tested for food allergies. Her adult, autistic son had a few strong food allergies, including wheat. Removing those from his diet resulted in major behavioral changes. Not a cure, and in his case, it wasn't just a gluten free diet, but not eating things he was allergic to every day. (My friend also had some major health improvements.)
In no way do I mean to suggest that someone who eats perfectly normal foods while pregnant or that diet causes autism, but food allergies can do bad things. And this is how weird myths can get started.0 -
Most of the salads at fast-food joints have more calories than their biggest, greasiest burger. It's quite a travesty!!
This is the worst food myth I have heard. True the salad aren't as healthy as they claim but they are generally not worse than the "worst" burger on the menu0 -
What about the myth that you have to eat above 1200 calories a day or you will stall and not lose weight. Yeah, tell that one to gastric bypass patients who eat 300-1000 calories a day and lose massive amounts of weight.
*sigh* This got to page 15 and then someone just had to start a totally tangental topic like this - well done!!0 -
That soy is good for you
That soy is bad for you0 -
that sugar contains only 28 calories per teaspoon (true) and won't have any negative effects on you losing weight (totally false).
I disagree on your totally false. at least, for the vast majority of the population.
in the simplest terms, calories determine weight gain or loss. so too much sugar will hinder weight because of the calorie content, if it goes too high. otherwise ... not so much.
I agree with you disagreeing with the totally false!0 -
Spunk is a good protein source
...Isn't it? :O
I think so too...........0 -
Ooooh the Autism thing really boils my p*ss. Im an autism researcher, it has nothing to do with gastrointestinal issues.
Changes in behaviour after sussing food allergies, etc, will most likely be due to a lack of discomfort. ASC children find it harder to communicate, imagine if you had a tummy ache all the time and felt rubbish but couldnt really let anyone know, then suddenly it stops...behaviour is bound to settle.
The 'good calories' vs. 'bad calories' makes perfect sense to me. Are you getting your calories from healthy, filling and nutritious foods, or are you getting them from sugars, fats and drinks like soda and alcohol. NOT all calories were created equal. Seriously, you have a mars bar...around 240 calories for 50g bar, and then you have a chicken stir fry, around the same. Are you telling me that those calories count for the same health wise?0 -
Eating late at night takes the absorbed food and turns it directly into fat which is why you shouldn't eat after 7pm.
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That is what I was going to say. DRIVES ME CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Especially since I work night shift... so I'm eating ALL night, and a healthy weight, and a lot of my overweight coworkers won't eat because of THIS STUPID MYTH. I'm like "Ummmm... these are the hours you are awake, WHEN are you supposed to eat??? In your sleep???" The things people believe. *sigh* :ohwell:0 -
oh and apparently i live under a rock what the hell is a negative calorie food? no doubt a mythical creature of sorts but I've never heard that term until this post
I think they are supposed to be things that take more calories to digest than what they contain.. is that correct, anyone?
I've never really thought much about it, but I thought I heard somone try to argue that once.
I havent looked it up, but I always heard that Celery is at least a calorie neutral. It is virtually calorie free, being mostly water and fiber, and takes quite a bit of work to chew it up, being all stringy and tough.0 -
While it might not be true for the vast majority, be careful what you say isn't scientifically possible. Food allergies can cause histamine reactions which would increase congestion.-dairy makes you congested (not true and not scientifically possible)0
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