Yes, even weight loss ideas are contaminated by myths and misconceptions. People live under wrong impressions and never realize the simple truths. Have you been living in a myth with regard to your weight loss diet?
These are some of the common myths with regards to weight-loss diet which remain uncorrected. Do you really believe in any of these?
- Herbal weight loss products are safe. It is a common belief that anything that is labeled “natural” or “herbal” is safe. People do not realize that some products may contain harmful ingredients like ephedra which is now banned in the US. Some others contain ingredients similar to ephedra. Hence it is necessary to be cautious while choosing your weight-loss product.
- Limiting starch helps weight loss as starch is fat. Well, it is not about just starch. We need a lot of complex carbohydrates to lead a healthy life. And many foods containing starch carry your energy-giving complex carbohydrates. Foods like bread and vegetables like beans are rich in starch but low in fat.
- Fad diets work just great! Myth again.They form a part of your quick weight loss plan. But you may get bored of fad diet soon and may put on more pounds as easily as you shed it. They also lead you to the risk of gallstones and also deprive you of your healthy nutrients by cutting on a lot of foods.
- High protein/low carbohydrate diets are good for healthy weight loss. High protein foods include eggs, cheese and the like. They in fact lead you to heath risks like cardiovascular diseases by giving you a lot of fat. You are not having a balanced diet anymore and you do not get enough fiber and nutrients. ketosis develops if you eat less than 130 grams of carbohydrate a day. A lot of ketones in blood in turn leads to the production of high levels of uric acid paving way to kidney stones and gout.
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