Old Myths About Food & Health: Stop Believing Them

There are lots of confusing advice, old wives' tales and health myths out there. In some cases we believe and follow them. But not necessarily all age old tales about health or food is true. Presenting before you some of the most popular health myths and uncover the truth...

Myth: Asparagus is a diuretic.
Truth: Asparagus is not a diuretic. It just creates an odor during urination.

Myth: Bread and Potatoes make you fat.
Truth: No, this is absolutely false. Both are healthy carbohydrates that have about 100 calories and are low in fat. It's what you add to them like butter, sour cream, mayonnaise that increases fat.

Myth: Eating after 6 p.m. makes you gain weight.
Truth: Eating at night tends to lead to consuming higher calories. This is because at night you are home, near the T.V. When you go out for dinner in a restaurant or you eat in a party, you tend to eat higher fat and calories and larger portions. Calories are the same at any hour of the day. So there is no logic in saying that eating after 6 pm makes you gain weight.

Myth: A vasectomy is a protracted and painful procedure that could damage your sex life.
Truth: A vasectomy is painless and does not affect your sex life.

Myth: Acne is caused by not washing properly.
Truth: Cleaning your face too often can actually increase acne.

Myth: Depressed people need to 'pull themselves together' and then they'll be fine.
Truth: Depression is not a sign of personal weakness or character flaw. Depression is an illness involving an imbalance of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters and a doctor should be consulted.

Myth: You should always rest during your period.
Truth: Do whatever that makes you feels comfortable, including exercise.

Myth: A lump in your breast means you have breast cancer.
Truth: About 80 per cent of breast lumps are benign (non-cancerous).

Myth: Bananas are fattening.
Truth: They are actually low in fat. There is only half a gram of fat and 95 calories in a banana.

Myth: It's OK to skip breakfast.
Truth: Breakfast is a very important meal. When we're sleeping, we are also 'fasting' for an average of about eight hours, so it's essential to 'break' this fast.

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