Top nutrition myths in India, beware of them!

There is an endless source of information regarding nutrition in health from social media, favourite magazine, influencers and many more. But most of them are incorrect and just self made myths.

Even qualified health professionals and dieticians may spread these misleading information just on the basis of few experiences. So presenting the most common health and nutrition myths that are prevailing in society.

• Low fat and diet foods are healthy.

In our country, one may find several edibles and products that are labelled with diet, light, low fat, fat free in stores. This is just a marketing technique, when you will go through the label. You will surely find something unhealthy in them. These products just tempt people who are looking to shed excess body fat but want to eat their favourite foods.

Mostly these product contains added sugars and salt that are heavily processed and dangerous for body then fats.

• The only way to gain muscles are supplements.

Always keep in mind that supplements are just an add Ishan to your diet. They may help in gaining positive results to people who for some reasons are not able to get a healthy diet.

Moreover, if you want these supplements to act positively on your body, you must have a combination of healthy, well planned diet. It is possible to gain muscles naturally with a pair of healthy diet and weight training program.

• Skinny people are healthy.

Although obesity is associated with several health conditions. But skinny people are also prone to various health related issues. Most of the skinny population in our country is skinny because they are having one or other digestion and immune issues. Although it is important to improve body weight and body fat percentage. But being extremely skinny degrades health as well as strength.

• All juices are healthy.

People considered juices and smoothies are great source of adding nutritional calories in their diet. But not all juices are made healthy. Several commercially available packed juices contain additives and process sugar to sustain their shelf life. Moreover they are heavily processed that degrades their quality and they become harmful for health. So instead of purchasing any tetra pack of juice from your nearby store. Just try to bring those fruits at home and make juice yourself.

• Potatoes are unhealthy.

Most of the people in India considered the regular white variety of potatoes unhealthy. This is the main reason why people restrict it, who want to lose weight or improve overall health. But the fact is, they are quite nutritional, dense, and have good source of quality carbohydrates. In addition, they also contain several nutrients including potassium, vitamin C and fibre.

They have a filling effect that can help in restricting the calorie intake. But remember people with diabetes should avoid over consumption of potatoes.