New Delhi, June 6 (IANSlife) The Internet is full of misinformation and it can be difficult (if not impossible) to distinguish between facts and myths. Myths that were once spread by word of mouth are now spreading like wildfire through social media, blogs, and even traditional media. There are many reasons for this, such as a 24-hour news cycle, long, hard-to-read research studies, and journalists / bloggers / celebrities looking for their next viral success. As a result, information is often published without verification (or ignored).
The end result? Confusion, frustration, and in some cases harm to those who try the last quick or magical solution to their health and weight loss problems.
Myprotein India examined the evidence and discussed three nutrition myths that seem to be widespread in India and that refuse to die.
Myth: Lemon water is a quick fix for fat loss
Except it’s not.
While lemon and water are not inherently harmful, they are not magical either. There are no compounds in this unique combination of normal fruit and water that cause a biochemical reaction that begins to melt our adipose tissue.
So don’t expect any fat loss results from lemon water!
Although you will lose weight (not fat) if lemon water is the only thing (or one of the few things) you drink for a few days, this is due to severe caloric restriction as well as weight loss. water. You will regain those pounds as soon as you get back to your normal eating habits.
The truth is: lemons are just fruit and fruit is healthy. Lemon juice will not contribute substantially to your micronutrient intake, but it does not contain many calories. Lemon juice contains small amounts of beneficial micronutrients and phytochemicals, but it is unclear whether, among all fruits, lemons have a unique value.
Most importantly, lemon water has no unique and proven fat loss benefit. So don’t expect any miraculous weight loss results from lemon water. A healthy diet and an active lifestyle are the keys to long-term fat loss.
Myth: Chickpeas (Channa) are a rich source of protein
A quick Google search (“calories cooked with chickpeas”) reveals that 100 g of this legume contains 9 g of protein and 27 g of carbohydrates, or three times the amount of carbohydrates in protein.
Thus, although it contains a reasonable amount of protein, it is not considered a rich source of protein because it contains many more carbohydrates.
Undoubtedly, chickpeas can be used to supplement protein intake or to replace carbohydrate sources with a lower protein content such as rice. It can also be used to supplement your vegetarian protein intake with limited options.
Truth: Chickpeas are not a major source of protein, as every 1g of chickpea protein comes with 3g of carbs. Don’t rely on it (or similar legumes) as your main source of protein. A diet rich in these legumes is a diet high in carbohydrates, not high in protein.
Myth: Taking serum is like taking steroids
Supplements can intimidate many people who are new to fitness. We’ve all heard the mainstream media talk about steroids and other illegal performance enhancers, and it’s easy to group all supplements into the same category. Nothing could be further from the truth about whey protein.
Serum is a component of milk; if we ‘cut’ the milk in half, we get serum and cheese. Whey has been shown to be a completely safe and high quality source of protein. It is highly processed (the process is necessary to extract the whey from the milk) and care must be taken to ensure that the whey protein comes from high quality sources.
Did you know that milk protein (and soy protein) is one of the main ingredients in baby powder formulas?
Serum protein appears to significantly increase muscle protein synthesis. It also has no negative effects on the liver or kidneys. The exception is if there is already pre-existing damage to these organs, in which case it can aggravate the problem. Therefore, if you have kidney or liver problems, this may not be a good idea, and you should consult your doctor before starting to use serum.
It is a great source of protein to supplement our diet for those who do not have these problems, and not just for those who lift weights or exercise. Vegetarians, for example, will benefit greatly from including serum in their diet.
The truth is: whey is a natural part of milk and has been shown to be safe and effective when used by healthy people.
Misinformation is widespread, difficult to identify, and unfortunately spreading much faster than facts. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Because we all want to be healthier, it’s easy to believe in health myths.
Believing in something, wanting it to be true, or feeling that it should be true does not. So be curious, skeptical and questioning.
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