Myths About Food Beverage?

 HEALTH BLOG- Some assumptions about food and drink is oftencirculated around us. Which one is right and just a myth? Check out the explanation.


Myth: Drinking a glass of water before meals to reduce appetite.
Fact: Yes, yes and no. Water in the form of food, like soup or juicecan not be regarded as more water, but liquid food. Therefore wewill feel more full after eating them especially before eating the main course. If the question is to drink water before meals, this habitdoes help you reduce your caloric intake up to 75-90, but notnecessarily reduce appetite. Public opinion that says that drinkingwater can suppress appetite also refuted by Professor StanleyGoldfarb, metabolism expert from the University of Pennsylvania.Because, this was no proof.

Myth: Soda good diet and safe for consumption.
Fact: It's okay to eat but do not overdo it. However, it remains the best choice of water, juice and green tea. Soda is less advisable for the health of any kind. Beverage that tastes this fresh it couldthreaten our health, especially if taken every day (and not offset bydrinking enough water). (Read: 4 Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda).

Myth: Potatoes can be fattening.
Fact: Potatoes contain substances that are good, but if the processby frying or given additional butter, obviously increases the amountof calories that can be fattening.

Myth: The seafood is high in cholesterol.
Fact: Yes, cholesterol levels in shellfish, crabs, shrimp is high. About 85 grams of prawns contain cholesterol are three times larger thanthe body's daily needs. Eat just enough to avoid heart attacks.

source: kompas.com

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