Are cage-free eggs more nutritious? Can coffee be considered a meal?
Ivanhoe Newswire explains why certain beliefs about food can be very damaging to your health.
Starting your day right can have a big impact on the rest of your day, but one myth people should stop believing is that coffee is a meal.
“So biggest mistake people make is having foods that have absolutely no nutritional value,” said registered dietitian Kristen Kirkpatrick
Black coffee only has five calories and contains no proteins, fats or carbs.
If you’re looking for a quick, nutritious breakfast that can keep you full and energized, try Greek yogurt with fruit or a hard-boiled egg with avocado toast along with your coffee.
The second myth: You shouldn’t eat after the sun has set if you don’t want to gain weight. Eating after a certain time does not cause weight gain … but eating a large meal in the evening does.
“What I like to do is try to recommend equivalent meals throughout the day. Because when do you need energy? All day,” said Tara Collingwood, a registered dietitian at The Diet Diva.
That way you’re less likely to overeat during dinner.
There are plenty of myths about eggs. A major one is that cage-free eggs provide more nutrients. Instead, look for pasture-raised eggs.
“They’re in their natural environment and so their bodies are able to make more omega-3s, healthy fats and so then you get more healthy fats from eating those eggs as well,” registered dietitian Megan Ware said.
Another myth: natural sugars, like honey or agave nectar, are healthier than table sugar. Any type of sugar used excessively can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
One more myth: avoid the middle aisles in the grocery store because they only have processed and prepackaged products with no nutritional value.
In fact, the middle aisles actually do contain items with a lot of nutritional value such as nuts, seeds, dried beans, frozen veggies and fruits, and spices.