Health and Nutrition Myths

Myths about health and nutrition in 2019

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Myth 1: Protein is bad for you

Bone loss

Kidney damage

Myth 2: Carbs are bad for you

Myth 3: Fats are bad for you

Myth 4: Egg yolks are bad for you

Myth 5: Red meat is bad for you

Myth 6: Salt is bad for you

Myth 7: Bread is bad for you

White bread vs. whole-wheat bread

Myth 8: HFCS is far worse than sugar

Myth 9: Dietary supplements are necessary

Myth 10: Food nutrients > supplemental nutrients

Myth 11: Fresh is more nutritious

Myth 12: Foods labeled “natural” are healthier

Meat

Other foods

Myth 13: You should eat “clean”

Only plant-based food

Only raw food

Only organic food

Only pesticide-free produce

Myth 14: You should “detox” regularly

Myth 15: Eating often will boost your metabolism

Myth 16: You shouldn’t skip breakfast

Myth 17: To lose fat, don’t eat before bed

Myth 18: To lose fat, do cardio on an empty stomach

Myth 19: You need protein right after your workout

Myth 20: Creatine will increase your testosterone but cause hair loss and kidney damage

Testosterone increase

Hair loss

Kidney damage.