Many dream of a slim figure, but not everyone can achieve what they want. And we will help you dispel the myths of good nutrition.
10. Brown sugar is healthier than white
About 30 years ago, no one even heard about brown sugar. But, as soon as he appeared on the shelves of the store, people began to give preference to him, rather than his "white brother." Now also brown sugar is popular with losing weight, even despite the high price. The thing is that many people still believe in the fairy tale about the benefits of brown sugar. Of course, it contains useful substances: calcium, iron, potassium. But their content is very small, that is, sugar does not bear absolutely no benefit. Also, do not believe that with its use there is no threat of the appearance of extra pounds. The calorie content of brown and white sugar is the same. That is, if you want to lose weight, you have to forget about sugar, whatever it is.
9. Oatmeal - the best breakfast
All adherents of proper nutrition also know about this. In the morning they pour boiling water over the semi-finished product, and then eat it with full confidence that such a breakfast is very useful. No one thinks that there are much more calories in express porridge, because they always contain sugar. The glycemic index of such porridge is two times higher than in the usual one. That is, after such a breakfast, you will want to eat twice as fast. Such breakfasts will not only lead to the appearance of extra pounds, but also to a violation of metabolism. Have breakfast with regular oatmeal. Yes, of course, you have to cook, but it does not boil for so long. You can add milk or fruit to the porridge.
8. Any vegetables are good.
Despite the fact that vegetables are healthy, you need to eat them carefully. Firstly, if you eat right, you probably know that they are all divided into starchy and non-starchy. The first group includes potatoes, beets, carrots, and legumes. They can be eaten with vegetable or olive oil. You can not combine with protein, so they will not be absorbed. It is also worth controlling their amount in your diet. Non-starchy vegetables include cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes and various greens. They can be eaten without restrictions. If you like salads, then pay attention to dressing, it should not be high-calorie.
7. Coffee helps you stay awake all day.
Very often, to overcome drowsiness, a person drinks a mug of coffee. However, after a while, he again wants to sleep. It's simple: thanks to this drink there is a jump in blood sugar. You feel awake again, but as soon as the glucose level drops, you will want to sleep again. It is logical that a cup of coffee drunk in the morning will not give you a boost of energy for the whole day. But then she perfectly cheers you up the morning hours. Just so that coffee does not negatively affect your body, do not drink it on an empty stomach. After lunch, switch to green tea. It also tones well.
6. Do not fry in olive oil
This myth is very common, many are sure that this is the true truth. Those who have not tried to fry on it are sure that the oil will burn. In fact, its smoke point is 190 degrees. Foods are usually cooked at a much lower temperature. In general, the benefits of olive oil are greatly exaggerated. It really contains vitamins and useful substances, but in very small doses. Anyway, if you want to say goodbye to extra pounds, avoid fried foods.
5. Sea salt is healthier than table salt
Although the two types of salt differ in the sources of their production, they are approximately the same in their properties. Their main difference is that table salt is cleaned of impurities, and sea salt is rich in useful substances. But are impurities in sea salt so useful? This question cannot be answered unequivocally. The amount of nutrients in it is insignificant. They will not have a serious impact on the human body. But heavy metals are often present in its composition. Again, their number is minimal. It is up to you to decide which salt to choose, but you probably know that it is better to reduce the amount of salt in the fight against excess weight.
4. Too fat dairy products are dangerous for the heart and can lead to obesity.
So consider the majority of lovers of healthy eating. They deny themselves high-quality dairy products, choosing non-fat long-term storage. They have no useful substances at all, but the amount of carbohydrates is impressive. In addition, there are a lot of sweeteners, flavors. You can not be afraid, fatty dairy products do not affect the work of the heart. The main rule of proper nutrition is moderation in everything. Also, when buying dairy products, pay attention to the composition.
3. All calories are the same
A popular method of losing weight is to count calories. To eat properly, you need to determine the number of calories a person needs per day. But not all calories are the same. You can eat a full meal, but you can only have one chocolate bar. The first option is much preferable, because you will receive not only energy, but also useful substances, vitamins. After lunch, you will not want to eat for a long time. Chocolate will give you pleasure, but you can hardly get enough of it. After a short period of time, you will want to eat another chocolate bar. Want to lose weight? Control not only the number of calories, but also keep a balance of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
2. Eating at night is harmful
It has long been known to everyone that the “do not eat after 18:00” rule is not the most correct. That is, it is only suitable for those who go to bed no later than 21:00. In addition, you should carefully monitor what you eat for dinner. Usually during the day people have no time to eat normally, some people consider lunch as a cup of coffee drunk in a hurry. But in the evening they are full. This is the wrong approach. You should have a hearty breakfast, not skip lunch and dinner. For dinner only, it is best to choose lighter foods. For example, white meat and vegetables are a good option. An hour before bedtime, you can drink a glass of kefir.
1. There are diets that do not work
When once again a person fails to lose weight, he blames everyone around, but not himself. Usually they say that the diet does not work. If you have everything in order with health, any diet will be effective. Of course, if you follow all the recommendations. But as soon as you switch to the normal diet, again gain extra pounds. Therefore, it is better not to waste your time and not to use diets, but just start eating right. You will eat various foods, the risk of falling off will decrease. You will not feel hungry. And when you see the results, the craving for harmful products will disappear altogether.