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Diet Myths, Facts and Tips

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Diet Myth
"Organic food is healthier than non-organic food"
Diet Facts

It’s easy to think a diet based on organic foods is healthy, but this isn’t automatically the case. The term ‘organic’ refers to the farming methods used to produce a food, not its nutrient content. So while organic foods might be better for the environment, eating more of them doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have a lower-calorie diet. For example, organic biscuits, chocolate and cakes normally contain just as much fat, sugar and salt as their non-organic counterparts – and it’s often harder to find ‘healthier’ alternatives.
Diet Tips

If you prefer to buy organic, you still need to remember the basic rules of healthy eating and, if you want to lose weight, stick to your daily calorie allowance. That means checking labels for calories, fat, sugar and salt.

nfe fouzia:
Diet Myth
"Nuts are fattening and should be avoided if you want to lose weight"
Diet Facts

Although nuts are high in calories and fat, most contain heart-healthy monounsaturates rather than saturates and have a low glycaemic index. This means they help keep blood sugar levels steady and leave you fuller for longer after eating them.

Nuts also contain protein, fibre and many other vitamins and minerals and so can contribute to a healthy diet. Better still, research has shown that a diet containing a moderate amount of fat – which includes peanuts and peanut butter – can actually help you lose weight and lower the risk of heart disease!
Diet Tips

There’s no reason why you can’t eat nuts when you’re trying to lose weight. Just have small amounts, remember to count the calories and choose those that are unsalted to keep salt levels down.

nfe fouzia:
Diet Myth
"The heavier you are, the fewer calories you need to lose weight"
Diet Facts

In fact, the reverse is true – the heavier you are, the more calories you can have to lose weight. This is because your body has to work harder to move more weight around and so burns off more calories as a result. It really is that simple!
Diet Tips

As you lose weight, your calorie needs will also drop slightly as you’ll have less weight to carry around. If you’re aware of this, you can adapt your calorie allowance accordingly,

Saba Fatema:
Thanks.

Ferdousi Begum:
So many tips at a time.

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