Does coffee cause cancer or cure it?
Do sweeteners make you gain weight or lose it?
There are so many food myths circulating today and the proliferation of the internet means that they get spread and repeated faster than ever.
That's why we've set out to debunk a few of the most popular food ones.
Myth1. Juice Cleanses Clean Out Toxins
Truth: Not only can lengthy juice cleanses be dangerous, but they definitely don't clean out unspecified toxins from your body.
Your liver actually does most of the heavy lifting, processing things that can have a negative impact, like alcohol.
Anything containing hefty amounts of fruit and vegetables can promote good health, but a smoothie is a much better option than a juice.
Why? It retains the fiber of the produce and fills you up more.
Food myths can be problematic.
They encourage people to make poor choices based on false information.
Whenever you hear about a new food fad or tip, do your research and make sure it's legitimate first.
Myth2. You Shouldn't Eat After 8pm
Truth: Calories are calories.
It doesn't matter when you consume them.
It's not that eating late at night is worse for you, it's just that late night snacks are usually non necessary nutrients eaten to satisfy a craving rather than out of actual hunger needs.
Bedtime "snacks" are often unhealthy, like chips, candy or baked goods, and are eaten in large amounts.
That's where the weight gain comes from.
If you need a midnight snack, go for it.
Just make sure you're eating reasonable portions of healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables,and stop when you are full.
Myth3. Eating Fats Makes You Fat
