Tag: Myth debunked

According to a 2013 study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, vegans consume an average of 70% more protein than their daily needs. This surprising fact immediately debunks the common myth that do vegans miss out on protein, revealing that well-planned plant-based diets are fully capable of meeting and exceeding protein requirements.

The myth that swallowing a watermelon seed will cause a plant to sprout inside you is a classic childhood tale, but experts confirm it is completely untrue. Your digestive system is a hostile environment, not a fertile garden, making it scientifically impossible for a seed to germinate and grow inside your stomach.

Studies have shown that our thirst response can be reduced by as much as 40% in colder temperatures, leading many to mistakenly believe, "do we need less water in the winter?". The reality, however, is that your body's need for hydration remains consistently high throughout the year, regardless of the season.

According to the scientific consensus, fat cells cannot directly turn into muscle cells, as they are fundamentally distinct tissue types. Understanding this cellular difference is the key to appreciating how your body can use fat for energy while you simultaneously work to rebuild muscle, a process known as body recomposition.

Milk is naturally composed of about 87% water, but contrary to popular belief, skimmed milk is not just watered down whole milk. This widespread myth misunderstands the modern dairy processing that separates milk components to achieve different fat percentages without adding water.

Decades-old, misinterpreted studies once suggested that combining niacin and vitamin C was a recipe for skin irritation. Modern dermatological science confirms that this is a myth, and you can safely and effectively mix niacin and vitamin C in your daily skincare routine for enhanced benefits.