Myth: There is a single diet that works for everyone.
One diet works for all? No, that is absurd. Humans are as different as they are similar. Sure, we share most of our genetic code,…
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The Myth of the Diet-Heart Hypothesis: The Saturated Fat Fabrication
Plain and simple: Cholesterol and saturated fat are not your enemies. I am a child of the late 70s and mid-80s. I started college in…
Myth: Six meals are better than three
There is no evidence that any number of meals is better than another. There is a lot of debate over how many meals to…
Myth: Skipping breakfast can save some calories
Skipping breakfast can to binge eating. Our bodies have gotten used to three meals a day every day’s snacks in between. In the past,…
Myth: There is a diet that works for everyone.
No diet is perfect for everyone. Almost everyone who is trying to lose weight is looking for the best way to lose weight. …
Myth: Exercise will reduce fat cells.
Fat cells number remains unchanged despite weight loss. In weight loss, the number of fat cells remains unchanged even in weight loss. Even after…
Myths: Weight loss is all-or-nothing
Perfectionism is the enemy of weight loss. Saying weight loss is all or nothing is a form of perfectionism. One thing you learn is…
Myth: More intense exercise burns fat better
Moderate and low-intensity workouts are more efficient at burning fat. This statement centers on an age-old question that will be debated well after I…
Myth: People over 50 years of age should not exercise anymore.
People over 50 years should exercise. Regardless of your age, exercise is a key part of maintaining and improving your fitness and health. A 50-…
Myth: Starches make you fat
Starches and carbohydrates do not make you fat. There are only four common macronutrients used for energy: alcohol, carbohydrates, fats, and protein. Of these,…