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Diet Myths Dispelled
JUST THE FACTS 
Tags: diet, myths, false, health, weight loss, food
Here's a list of some misconceptions about dieting and weight loss.
| | Cutting out carbohydrates can help you lose weight You need carbohyrdates for energy and cutting them completely out of your diet can lead to fatigue, constipation and irritation. Try to cut back on refined carbohyrdates like those found in soda and foods made with white flour and replace them with whole grains, fruits and vegetables. |
| | Fad diets work for permanent weight loss Fad diets are good for short-term weight loss but in order to permanently keep weight off, you must have a well-balanced and health diet. |
| | Diet foods can help you lose weight Prepackaged diet foods might contain a lot of sugar and trans fat. Include foods in your diet that have monosaturated fats such as nuts, olive oil and avocado, and polyunsaturated fats such as corn and soybean. These can aid in weight loss. |
| | Starches should be limited when trying to lose weight Starch foods can be a good source of energy and are only fattening when eaten in large portions or with fattening add-ons such as butter and sour cream. |
| | The smaller amount of calories you eat, the more weight you'll lose You need a certain amount of calories a day and decreasing your calorie intake below 1,200 calories a day can decrease your metabolism and muscle mass. |
| | Certain foods can help you burn fat Foods can't burn fat, but some foods with caffeine can speed up your metabolism. You can only burn fat through regular exercise. |
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