"Eating" for health is the most direct way for modern people to supplement nutrients and maintain physical health, but no one can be sure that they are eating 100% correctly. Some common dietary misconceptions have already taken root in people's minds.
Misconception 1: Drinking coffee is harmful to health
Coffee can cause calcium loss in the body, but this can be compensated for by adding milk to the coffee. In fact, coffee is beneficial to the body. It can stimulate brain cells and has an invigorating effect. If you wake up in the morning and still feel sleepy and foggy-headed, just have a cup of coffee and your mind will immediately wake up. Drinking coffee in moderation, without adding excessive sugar, and with the addition of milk, will not harm your health.
Misconception 2: Chicken must be eaten without skin
Research shows that the excess saturated fat in chicken skin can only be seen under a microscope. Chicken breast is always lean meat, whether with or without skin. Additionally, 55% of the fat on chicken skin is made up of healthy monounsaturated fats, which can protect your heart, according to Amy Melda Miller, Program Director of the American Culinary Institute.
Misconception 3: Honey has low calories and aids in weight loss
If you hope to lose weight with honey, your hopes will often be dashed. In fact, 100 grams of honey contains 303 calories, while the same amount of sugar contains 399 calories, with only a slight difference in calories. However, honey has a higher nutritional value than sugar in terms of potassium, zinc, and copper content.
Misconception 4: Eating eggs increases cholesterol
The cholesterol in food has no relation to the cholesterol in your body. According to Don Layman, Honorary Professor of Food and Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois, research conducted on healthy individuals found that consuming eggs does not stimulate the production of blood lipids or increase the risk of heart disease.
Misconception 5: Never add sugar
Drinks and dishes without sugar will lower the calorie intake, right? Good news: adding a little sugar actually makes your meals more balanced. Adding a little sugar can make plain and sour yogurt taste much better, and it can make you fall in love with freshly squeezed orange juice, grapefruit juice, or grape juice.
Misconception 6: Unsprayed fruits don't need to be washed
Even for green fruits, they should be carefully washed with water before eating. The eggs of insects on the fruit skin (such as strawberries and apples) are invisible. If you eat unwashed fruit, you are likely to be infected with bacteria.
Misconception 7: Eating at night ruins your figure
If this view is correct, then 99% of people on Earth would be overweight. In fact, you will only gain weight if you eat too much at night. If you don't consume excessive calories at night, you won't have a weight problem. However, be aware that eating too late or having a habit of eating midnight snacks can indeed burden your stomach and easily lead to sleep disorders.
Misconception 8: Brown sugar is healthier than white sugar
Brown sugar and white sugar are both extracted from sugarcane or sugar beets. The production process of brown sugar is slightly simpler than that of white sugar, and it contains more glucose and dietary fiber. It also releases energy faster and is more efficiently absorbed and utilized. However, the sugar content and calories in brown sugar are almost the same as white sugar. Moreover, the taste of brown sugar is not as sweet as white sugar, so people naturally tend to use more when drinking tea or coffee. Therefore, brown sugar can sometimes be more dangerous than white sugar.
