Category: Diet myths

The human body maintains a tightly regulated blood pH of 7.35 to 7.45, a process controlled by the kidneys and lungs. This remarkable homeostatic ability means that, contrary to popular myth, eating alkaline-forming foods like asparagus does not alter your systemic blood pH.

According to the World Health Organization, insufficient fruit and vegetable consumption is one of the top ten risk factors for death globally. This statistic is often tied to the "beige diet," but is beige food bad for you, or is it more complex than that?

While many believe that consuming commercially-raised chicken and eggs can disrupt hormones, federal regulations in countries like the US and Australia have banned the use of added growth hormones in poultry since the 1950s. This article investigates the science behind whether chicken and egg increase estrogen, debunking common misconceptions.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 45% to 65% of an adult's daily calories should come from carbohydrates. This recommendation highlights that not all carbs are empty calories, and they are, in fact, an essential fuel source for the body.

According to nutritional experts, drinking water after consuming junk food does not magically negate its negative effects on your body. While a vital component of a healthy lifestyle, water cannot erase the high calories, sodium, and unhealthy fats from your system after you’ve indulged, making the myth that drinking water cancels out junk food entirely false.

According to the World Health Organization, consuming a variety of fruits is essential for good health, yet traditional health systems and modern diet lore often warn against mixing them. The conflicting advice raises a simple question: is it truly okay to eat fruits together?

According to the CDC, only 12% of U.S. adults eat the recommended daily amount of fruit, partly due to misconceptions about its sugar content. This widespread concern leads many to unfairly demonize a nutritious food group, but understanding the difference between natural fruit sugar and processed sugar is crucial.

The 'dieta del cucurucho,' or cucurucho diet, is not a medically recognized weight loss plan, but rather a popular Spanish phrase used for comedic effect. This widespread idiom, often humorously referring to consuming very little food and engaging in frequent sexual activity, has no basis in nutritional science. It is a prime example of how folk humor can create confusion around what people believe to be actual dietary advice.

According to Mayo Clinic, complex carbs in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are less likely to cause sudden blood sugar spikes than simple carbs and provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Understanding this is crucial for anyone considering why you should not cut carbs entirely from your diet.

According to a Harvard study, potato chips were the food most strongly associated with weight gain over a four-year period. While often marketed as a satisfying snack, their high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sodium content makes them counterproductive for weight loss. Understanding the nutritional profile is key to making informed dietary choices.