6 Stupid Nutrition Myths That People Still Believe

There is a popular saying that the secret of a healthy and fit body lies in 70% how we eat and 30% how we work out. However, with all the misinformation, nutritional myths, and exaggerated health claims out there, it's easy to get confused. To achieve the goal of a perfect body, we go to extremes and work hard in the gym but often fail miserably in the kitchen. 

 

There are several stupid nutrition myths that we blindly follow and struggle to achieve the desired results. Here, we are going to discuss some of the most prevalent nutrition myths that need to be urgently addressed-

 

 

There is a popular myth that the supplements do the wonders and make you lose weight magically. It is essential to understand that the Supplements should make up to no more than 10% of the diet and they should be complemented with a well-balanced and guided eating & workout schedule for maximum benefits. 

 

 

There is no denying that the total caloric intake largely determines the muscle and weight gain by the body; however, the calorie count isn’t the only thing that matters. To understand this better, let’s assume a 2000 kcal diet is suggested to you in order to gain muscle mass. Fulfilling this requirement only by the proteins and supplements, avoiding carbs and fats altogether isn’t an ideal choice. It should always be a balanced Proteinco Nutrition with various macronutrients, that is, carbs, fats, and proteins. 

 

 

It is time to bust the myth that the protein and protein supplements aren't good for health and can cause bone and kidney damage. The myth was largely set on the premise that high protein diets increase glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which is a marker for waste filtration in the kidneys, putting undue stress on the kidneys. However, there have been several types of research that indicate that the kidney damage does not occur as a result of diets high in protein and protein is completely safe to consume.

 

 

The salt myth, that salt intake increases the risk of low blood pressure and a heart attack, is still alive and keeps doing the rounds. It is important to emphasize here that this claim has no scientific support for it.  Although limiting the salt intake can reduce blood pressure to some extent, it doesn't have any effect on heart attacks, strokes or death.  

 

 

 Although switching to organic fruits and veggies helps protect the environment, as per the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition research, organic produce has no nutritional advantage over their conventionally grown counterparts. 

 

 

Throwing away the egg yolk is a ridiculous nutrition advice one can offer. Despite eggs being high in cholesterol, egg yolk does not raise blood cholesterol level or increase heart disease risk for the majority of people and can be consumed safely.