Carbs are bad. Eliminate carbs from your diet to lose weight
TRUTH: Ideally, a balanced diet, which is adequate in complex carbohydrates, first-class proteins and essential fatty acids will help in weightloss and maintenance for long term.
As long as you exercise, it’s okay to eat as much as you want
TRUTH: Calorie intake and output should go hand in hand. When calorie intake (eating) is much higher than the output (exercise), weightloss can be affected.
Drink a lot of water and you’ll lose weight
TRUTH: Water helps flush out the build-up of toxins from the body. However, it does not help in losing weight directly, it helps to eliminate toxins and hence quickens weightloss.
Eating only low fat foods is the best way to lose weight
TRUTH: On the contrary, fats in moderation are essential in weightloss. It’s always advisable to include essential fatty acids like PUFA (omega 3 and 6 fatty acids), MUFA and decrease the intake of saturated and trans-fats in one’s diet.
Juice cleansers are great for weightloss
TRUTH: Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
They help cleanse the liver and increase basal metabolic rate. Though they help aid in weightloss, one cannot rely totally on a juice cleanse diet to lose weight, as it lacks proteins and essential fatty acids.
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