10 myths about healthy eating
Find out whether the body with healthy soup and bad coffee.
In recent years, the Russians began to seriously think about health and, consequently, more likely to exercise, more likely to go to doctors and follow the right diet.
According to a survey conducted by the staff of St. Petersburg state University and the Scandinavian Institute of administrative research among residents from 18 to 86 years, most people find it useful home-cooked soup, meat, fish and potatoes. While about 40% of respondents are concerned about the problem of excess weight and 69% are willing to limit themselves in food.
We decided to debunk the myths about healthy eating and find out what is really useful for the body and what is not.
1. Less fat — more good
During dieting, many people try to eliminate from the diets of fat of any origin. However, the body only harmful saturated and TRANS fats: vegetable and animal in moderation is necessary. This applies to both fish and nuts and dairy products.
2. Carbohydrates — the enemy beautiful figure
A similar rule applies to carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates help in digestion and provide a feeling of satiety for a long time. These include cereals, beans, grains, potatoes and some fruit. Simple carbohydrates, by contrast, is quickly absorbed, raising blood sugar levels. At this point the hormone insulin, which makes to use those calories, and sends the rest to fat.
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Frozen fruits and vegetables appeared healthier than fresh
3. Frozen vegetables lose their useful properties
In fact, with proper freezing and defrosting all the vitamins and minerals contained in vegetables are preserved.
4. Any chocolate is harmful
A small portion of dark chocolate not only harm the figure, but also help strengthen immunity and improve cardiovascular function. Moreover, chocolate milk should be drunk after intense exercise, as it promotes muscle recovery.
5. Eat less — lose weight faster
It all depends on the size of the portions. If there are two times a day, but large portions, excess calories will turn into fat. Experts suggest eating 5-6 times a day with a full Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
6. Use separate power supply
The stomach and digestive gland is able to simultaneously digest proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Keeping separate food, people pay more attention to your diet, reduce portions and thus lose weight.
7. Eat after six it is impossible
Another famous myth says that after six have not. However, this rule is true only under the condition that you go to bed at 21:00. If you do no heavy meals three hours before sleep, no harm to health or the figure will not.
8. There is no healthier Breakfast of oatmeal
This is true only under one condition: if you are cooking the porridge of oat flour. Instant oatmeal, usually deprived of the basic nutritional properties.
9. Not more than one Cup of coffee a day
The consumption of several cups of coffee a day reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Complications can occur when consuming more than five cups of this drink.
10. Every day should eat “liquid”
Not every soup is good. Fat broths are meat dangerous for people suffering from problems of the heart, liver and urinary tract. It is enough to have them twice a week.