The nutritionist clarifies the main doubts about diets and food consumption
Food, mainly aimed at weight loss, is something that usually raises several doubts. Furthermore, over time, several myths have been passed down as truth. Therefore, nutritionist Marina César Silva clears up some doubts and gives you tips to improve your way of eating.
1. Should bananas be avoided in the diet?
Myth. Banana is a good option for those who need to lose weight, because it gives satiety. Also, it can help maintain immune defenses as it is rich in vitamins C and B, in minerals and in zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, etc.
2. Does eating only light foods help you lose weight faster?
Myth. Light foods have at least 25% fewer calories than traditional products. However, if you consume them in large quantities, you will also gain weight.
3. Does wholemeal bread make you fat less?
Truth. The bread it is always one of the first elements to eliminate at the beginning of a diet for those trying to lose weight. But this food is already part of the routine of Brazilians and, therefore, it is not an easy task to stop consuming it. The fiber in wholemeal bread will support intestinal health, which is essential for weight loss.
4. Is French bread crumbs really what makes you fat?
Myth. The amount of calories found in French bread is almost the same as 2 slices of wholemeal bread. The difference is in the fiber content, which is present in greater quantities in wholemeal bread, and in the sodium, which is higher in French bread. Even so, eating French bread, preferably without the crumb, doesn’t stop your chances of losing weight. Alternate the types of bread and switch to cereals (oatmeal, quinoa, whole wheat).
5. Can boxes of juices be included in the diet?
Myth. Industrialized beverages tend to contain high levels of sugar. This is the case of nectars, which by law must respect a limit for the addition of sucrose. Although they are practical, because they are sold in packs of 1 liter, nectars are sugary dilutions of juices concentrate. They can contain about 20 grams of sugar per 200ml serving, the equivalent of two full tablespoons. So, canned juice makes you fat! In addition, the processes of making juices from cartons remove nutrients. Fibers, for example, are rarely found in them.
6. Is hunger a sign that you need food?
Truth. The meaning of hunger in the dictionary is ‘feeling caused by the need to eat’. THE food it is a physiological need of the organism, and it is through it that we manage to keep ourselves alive. It is evident that we also eat for pleasure, seeking physical, mental and psychological well-being.
7. Is keeping weight off harder than losing it?
Truth. Losing weight is not an easy task, but what’s really difficult is keeping it off.
8. What Makes Carbohydrates Fat?
Myth. Carbohydrates do not make you fat, but the accompaniment. For example: pasta does not make you fat, the problem is the type of sauce. Rice do not gain weight. Bread doesn’t make you fat, but you don’t usually eat plain bread. We must be careful with monitoring carbohydrates and the amount ingested.
9. It’s okay to eat chocolate every day on a diet?
Truth. Chocolate is considered healthy and nutritious, but should be consumed in moderation. The average recommended consumption is 30 g per day, about 160 calories. Types also affect the nutritional value of candy.
10. Does fasting make you lose weight?
Myth. It depends on the organism. Going without food for a long period of time can cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms, such as confused thoughts, memory loss, headaches, dizziness, and even fainting. These are symptoms related to the process of hypoglycemia, that is, a reduction in the of glucose into the bloodstream.
Source: Terra
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