6 Weight-Loss Myths

myth: carbohydrates spell trouble for dieters.

fact: carbohydrates are actually an important source of energy. Even so, this does not mean that there is nothing to learn from low-carb diets. Carbohydrates are not all created equal, and to help you drop 5, you want to limit processed carbohydrates such as white bread and croissants. Instead, enjoy beans and whole grains, such as brown rice and whole grain bread.And don't forget, fruit and vegetables, which offer a range of nutrients and fiber, low in calories, and can help reduce the risk of obesity and heart disease.

The body also uses carbohydrates as fuel during exercise body burn fat — another great reason to keep bread (and cakes!) in the menu.


myth: frozen fruits and vegetables are less nutritious than fresh


fact: that's only true if you live on a farm. Produce picked at the peak of ripeness has more vitamins and minerals, but nutrient levels drop during shipping and storage. And they sink further if you add the days that the products lingers in your crisper. Frozen fruit and vegetables, on the other hand, usually ripe are picked and immediately flash-frozen, so that they most of their nutrients. For calorie control, you must select of frozen products with no added sugar, syrup, sauce and cheese.


myth: cholesterol in eggs is bad for you.

fact: 1 large egg has 213 milligrams cholesterol, and health experts suggest limiting dietary cholesterol to 300 milligrams per day or less (200 milligrams per day) If you have heart disease, diabetes or high LDL "bad" cholesterol. However, dietary cholesterol effect on blood cholesterol is still a mystery, and studies suggest that saturated fat and trans fat a much greater impact.

If you have cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or high LDL-cholesterol, you should eat no more than 2 eggs per week, but you can use as much protein as you need (the cholesterol is in the yolk). Try products such as Eggology On-the-go proteins (zap 95 seconds in the microwave and presto — a scramble filled with 13 grams of protein hunger-sating) and Egg Beaters.


myth: eating food in certain combinations will help you slim down


fact: seventy years ago, Good Housekeeping Research Institute experts declared this fad nonsense, and we say the same thing today. almost all foods are combinations of protein, fat and carbohydrates. In whole milk, for example, about 20 percent of calories from protein, 50% of fat, and 30% of carbohydrates. The digestive system has no problem dealing with different types of food at the same time.If you accidentally shed pounds on a "food combining" diet, it's just because you eat fewer calories overall.


myth: you can spot-reduce to lose weight

fact: to the contrary, the way to slimmer legs or a flatter stomach, as this is where you are that your body fat, increase your lean muscle tissue in your body. by working all your muscles, increasing your metabolism. Up your metabolism and watch your food, and you start looking the way you want.


myth: early morning is the best time to exercise

fact:  "The best time to exercise is when you can do," says Samantha b. Cassetty, M.S., R.D., nutrition Director at the good housekeeping Research Institute. You get the same payouts and essentially the same number of calories when you work out what is important to do regular. some studies have shown that first thing-in-the-morning sportsmen and women are more likely to stick to a regime than those who begin late in the day, but that is because it is probably easier to postpone an evening training until tomorrow so whether you have more time or energy in the morning, noon, or night, the most important thing is you do.


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