Know your diet right: Here are some of the nutrition myths Indians believe in

The internet is riddled with misinformation and it can be difficult if not impossible to distinguish between fact and myth Myths that were once passed down through word of mouth are now spreading like wildfire through social media blogs and even traditional media There are numerous reasons for this including a 24hour news cycle lengthy and difficulttoread research studies and journalistsbloggerscelebrities looking for their next viral hit As a result information is frequently published without verification or is ignoredThe end result Confusion frustration and in some cases harm for those who try the latest quickfix or magical solution for their weight loss and health issuesMyprotein India examined the evidence and discussed three nutrition myths that appear to be widespread in India and refuse to dieMyth Lemon water is a quick fix for fat lossExcept it is notWhile lemon and water are not inherently harmful they are also not magical There are no compounds in that unique combination of a regular fruit and water that causes a biochemical reaction that begins to melt our adipose tissueSo dont expect any miracle fat loss outcomes from lemon waterWhile you will lose weight not fat if lemon water is the only thing or one of the few things you drink for a few days this is due to a severe calorie restriction as well as water loss Youll regain these pounds as soon as you resume your normal eating habitsThe truth Lemons are just fruit and fruit is healthy Lemon juice wont contribute substantially to your micronutrient intake but it also doesnt contain very many calories Lemon juice contains small amounts of beneficial micronutrients and phytochemicals but its unclear if among all fruits lemons are uniquely valuableMost importantly lemon water has no unique proven fatloss benefit So dont expect any miraculous weight loss results from lemon water A healthy diet and an active lifestyle are the keys to longterm fat lossMyth Chickpea Channa is a rich source of proteinA quick Google search chickpea cooked calories reveals that 100g of this legume contains 9g of protein and 27g of carbohydrates or 3x the amount of carbs to proteinSo while it contains a reasonable amount of protein it does not qualify as a rich source of protein because it contains a lot more carbohydratesChickpeas can certainly be used to supplement protein intake or to replace carbohydrate sources with lower protein content such as rice It can also be used to supplement protein intake for vegetarians with limited optionsTruth Chickpea is not a primary source of protein as every 1g of chickpea protein comes with 3g of carbohydrates Do not rely on it or similar legumes as your primary source of protein A diet rich in these legumes is a highcarbohydrate diet not a highprotein oneMyth Taking whey is like taking steroidsSupplements can be intimidating to many people who are new to fitness Weve all heard the mainstream media talk about steroids and other illegal performance enhancers and its easy to lump all supplements into the same category Nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to whey proteinWhey is a component of milk if we cut milk in half we get whey and cheese Whey has been proven to be a completely safe and highquality protein source It is highly processed the process is required to extract the whey from the milk and care must be taken to ensure that your whey protein is derived from highquality sourcesDid you know milk protein and soy protein is one of the main ingredients in baby formula powdersWhey protein appears to significantly increase muscle protein synthesis It also has no negative effects on the liver or kidneys The exception is if there is already preexisting damage to those organs in which case it may exacerbate the problem So if you have kidney or liver problems this may not be a good idea and you should consult your doctor before starting to use wheyIt is a great source of protein to supplement our diet for those who do not have such issues and not just for those who lift weights or actively exercise Vegetarians for example will benefit greatly from including whey in their dietThe truth Whey is a natural part of milk and shown to be both safe and effective when used by healthy individualsMisinformation is widespread difficult to identify and sadly spreads much faster than facts And this is only the tip of the iceberg Because we all want to be healthier its easy to believe health mythsBelieving something wishing it were true or feeling it should be true does not make it so So be inquisitive sceptical and questioningThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever