7 "Facts" About Food That Have Been Tricking Us Our Whole Lives

Nov 01, 2018

There are a few foods that you think are safe for you to enjoy, but they shouldn't be in your kitchen at all. When you understand more about the myths that surround some of the foods that you might eat on a regular basis, then it will likely be easier to make healthier food choices for your family.

When you're deciding which coffee drink to enjoy to get your going during the day, you probably want the one that has the most caffeine. While an espresso seems like it would have the most caffeine because of its flavor, you'll find just about the same amount of caffeine in a latte, espresso, and a cappuccino. The only difference is the type of coffee used and the way that the beverage is blended.

It's common to enjoy sweet foods and fruits for dessert. However, that doesn't mean that this is the best time of the day to enjoy these foods. It's recommended that you enjoy fruits in the morning or when you want a treat in the middle of the afternoon. Sweet foods should be enjoyed earlier in the day so that you won't have as much of an insulin spike later in the day before going to bed at night.

White flour is sometimes banned in homes because people believe that it's not a good option if you're trying to lose weight or if you have allergies to this type of food. If you look at a package of dark and white bread, you'll see that the number of calories in each one is roughly the same. The flour used to make rye and white bread is different. One is rye flour and contains more fiber. Bread that is made with wheat flour is easier to digest, making them easier on your gastric system than white bread.

A snack that is made with a variety of ingredients, such as nuts and honey, is granola. Most people think that this is a healthy choice for a snack because it's not full of sweet treats or those with high amounts of fat. However, artificial sweeteners are added to granola ingredients that often increase your appetite, making it a food that isn't all that healthy.

When you're making a decision about the oils to use, olive oil might come to mind first. However, any kind of oil that is taken from a seed is just as healthy as the other as long as the oils are used in moderation. Since there are unsaturated fatty acids in these oils, they can help with your metabolism without impacting your heart health as other oils would.

While cane sugar does have a few useful elements, they aren't anything to really write home about, making the sugar one that should be avoided instead of being used in your recipes. Cane sugar is really only beneficial because it's a product that can be consumed in an unrefined state.

Many people think that eating pasta and potatoes can add unwanted pounds that change how you look. Eating these foods shouldn't be as frightening as people make them seem. A potato has high amounts of potassium and magnesium, which are nutrients that your body needs. Wheat pasta offers calories that are useful for your body while a dish made with regular pasta is only giving you empty calories.

Did you fall for any of these food "facts"? Let us know in the comments and show this article to your friends and family so they can get it on the myth-busting, too!

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