5 nutrition myths busted
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Eating healthy is expensive
Eating healthy does not require heavy spending. One can make the most of staple foods like beans, lentils, rice, oats, eggs, seasonal fruits and vegetables
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Eating fats equals gaining weight
Unsaturated fats, like those found in avocados, nuts, seeds and olive oil, are beneficial for heart health and overall well-being
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To lose weight, one should skip meals
Skipping meals can be counterproductive. It often leads to overeating later in the day and may slow down your metabolism, making it harder to lose weight
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Proteins from plants or animals are same
While both animal and plant-based proteins can be part of a healthy diet, they differ in terms of nutrient content
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Using jaggery over sugar is healthy
While natural sugars like jaggery and honey are healthier alternatives over refined sugars, they still are sugars. Hence, one should limit their consumption
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