Maybe it was a specificdietorworkoutprogram guaranteeing weight loss in a short amount of time.
Perhaps it was a skin serum claiming toreverse the effects of aging.
Myth #1: Carbs are the enemy.
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However, it’s important to note that this statement only applies tocertaincarbohydrates.
“We aren’t talking about carbs from processed [or] refined foodssugar, corn syrup, etc.
definitely should be avoided,” Sharoni says.
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Someexamples of complex carbohydratesinclude whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
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Myth #2: Lectins should be avoided.
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All plants contain these proteins, butraw legumes and whole grains are the richest sources of them.
This is because the proteins are strongest in their raw state, and lectin-containing foods are typically eaten cooked.
Myth #3: You should go crazy for coconut oil.
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Myth #4: The carnivore diet is healthy.
The carnivore diet is precisely what it sounds like: only eating animal products and meat.
What’s the key in of diet that we know for sure is linked to better health and longevity?
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There’s really not much debate about this in scientific circles," Sharoni says.
Myth #5: “Quick fixes” really work.
“There’s nothing wrong with being motivated and having a timeline,” she adds.
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Myth #6: you’re able to target trouble spots through exercise.
The last of these wellness myths has to do with spot reduction.
Although this idea may sound enticing, it’s not supported by science.
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When you’re doing certain exercises, the bodydoesn’tsolelyuse energyfrom the cells in the section you’re focusing on.
“Short of surgery, there’s nothing you could do that’s only going to target those areas.
Some of it’s genetics.
Most of it is diet.
A lot of it’s how you live your life and move your body,” Sharoni says.
