Yeh Wala Wrong Number Hai: Diet Facts Vs Fiction

“Arey chawal mat kha, mota ho jaega”.. “Weight kam karna hai? Do time khana chod de”.. Heard these from people around you? What if we, Healthy2Bfit, the best dietitian in India, tell you these are all myths, far from fact! The word myth originates from the Greek word “Mythos” which translates to fiction. Let’s talk about some common myths that surround our eating habits and also let’s discover the truth! Be prepared, these might just end up shocking you because not everything you have been hearing and implementing is true!

GHEE (CLARIFIED BUTTER) IS DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR HEALTH:

Now let’s start with the obvious. “Excess of everything is bad”. The same applies to the consumption of ghee. Studies have proven that moderate consumption of Ghee is actually beneficial for your health. It is rich in fat soluble vitamins and helps in keeping your digestive system working perfectly! We touched upon the benefits of Ghee in the DESI SUPERFOODS article we published on our website.. Make sure you read that as well! The best part is that though earlier it was thought that even moderate consumption affects the cholesterol levels negatively, recent research has proven otherwise. So go ahead, enjoy the benefits of ghee in your daily diet, but remember, moderation is key!

HAVING LEMON WATER IN THE MORNING WILL MAKE YOU SHED WEIGHT

It has been common belief that having lemon water on an empty stomach in the morning results in weight loss but what if we tell you this alone won’t achieve the targets you set out with? See at Healthy2Bfit, Dietitian Diksha, the best dietitian in India, has always guided how weight loss is not dependent on one factor alone. Weight Loss and maintaining it at the desired levels is interdependent between burning the right calories and having the right, best diet for weight loss. Although yes, there is no denying the hydrating properties lemon water has!

SUMMERS ARE COMING AND THERE IS NOTHING BETTER THAN SUGARCANE JUICE.

In India, especially in the north, there is a traditional belief that sugarcane juice is wonderful for the body. We have folks around us who happily indulge in 2 or even 3 glasses of this yummy, hydrating drink! There are many essential vitamins and minerals in this summer drink, but did you pay attention to the extreme levels of sugar that a glass of sugarcane juice has? Not only does this lead to weight gain, but also exposes your body to an unhealthy spike in blood sugar levels. And no, it’s not just us saying this as recent news articles point out towards the same.

So remember as we at Healthy2Bfit, the best dietitian in Chandigarh always say, be moderate and enjoy that glass of refreshing sugarcane juice.

VEGETARIAN DIET HAS EVERYTHING BUT PROTEIN IN THEM!

Chickpeas (chana), Oats, Peas, Tofu, Nuts, Chia Seeds, Paneer, Beans, Lentils, Quinoa, Sprouts, Broccoli, Sweet Potatoes, Guava… You know we can go and on if you ask about vegetarian sources of protein and some of these are really high in it! We have a lot of athletes in the Healthy2Bfit family, who have trusted their nutrition and bodies with the best dietitian in india. A question we always receive from the vegetarian folks is will they have to eat non veg stuff to maintain the required protein intake? And the answer has been a straight NO! Apart from the foods mentioned above, there are many more like spirulina and hemp seeds and we will tell you all about it once you sign up for the best diet plan for your requirements with us.

JUST SKIP MEALS AND THE WEIGHT WILL VANISH! JUST LIKE “CHEEN TAPAK DUMDUM”

This cheen tapak dum dum meme was really cool and it reminds us about the most common myth of them all, skip your meals and magic shall happen. But just think about it, has it ever helped? Ever thought it could lead to weight gain? Skipping meals literally disrupts your metabolism and ruins the way your body reacts to food. Not only do you overeat later, but it’s usually unhealthy crap that you end up eating. A disturbed sleep cycle, irritability and constant fatigue are some other perks that you “will have to” enjoy! So don’t skip that meal, just plan it right!

Get ready for the second part of FACTS VS FICTION as we tell you some more myths that you need to say bye bye to! “Sehatmand Raho, Sukhi Raho!” (Stay Healthy, Stay Happy)