They’re the diet-ruiners, the old wives’ tales and the misleading mantras that are derailing your healthy eating efforts without you even realising. Our friends over at Men’s Fitness have sorted the food facts from the fiction.
“Microwaves destroy nutrients”
Two factors affect the nutritional quality of vegetables: exposure to heat and exposure to water. That’s why – according to the Harvard Medical School – boiling can be the worst way to cook, whereas microwaving exposes them to heat more briefly so they retain more goodness. That’s not a universal rule, though – carrots are more nutritious when boiled because it makes their nutrients easier to absorb. The best strategy is to eat as much veg as you can, however it’s prepared.
“Eggs raise your cholesterol levels”
Although this is true, it’s not a reason to avoid them because eggs contain high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol – the “good” kind that is needed for optimal health. A US study of 10,000 adults found no correlation between moderate egg consumption (one or more a day) and cardiovascular diseases or strokes. Eggs are also high in protein and healthy fats, making them one of nature’s top muscle foods. Continue reading
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