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Debunking Common Diet Myths

DEBUNKING COMMON Diet Myths MYTH: SKIP MEALS TO CUT CALORIES MYTH: CARBS MAKE YOU FAT Skipped meals slow metabolism • Resulting hunger causes binging Excess calories cause weight gain Fiber-rich foods suppress appetite MYTH: YOU MUST AVOID FATS MYTH: EAT UNLIMITED FRUITS AND VEGGIES • 25-30% of your calories should be from monounsaturated fats • Healthy, low-calorie choices are good in moderation • Produce still has sugar and calories: overeating will cause weight gain Fats increase satiety MYTH: EXERCISE EQUALS NO CALORIE RESTRICTIONS MYTH: EAT MANY MINI-MEALS INSTEAD OF 3 LARGE ONES VS. • Workouts burn limited amounts of calories • Eating more than is burned causes weight gain The metabolism boost achieved is minimal • OK if it works for you, but is not mandatory MYTH: COFFEE BOOSTS WEIGHT LOSS MYTH: SALADS ARE HEALTHY Appetite suppressant qualities are negligible • Cream and sugar add significant calories Depends on ingredients • Salads can have 1,000+ calories MYTH: DON'T EAT IN THE EVENING MYTH: A DOCTOR CAN'T HELP • Calories count whenever they • Medically supervised weight loss plans work are consumed • Digestion happens continuously Supplements and diet aids are available PROVIDED BY: VALLEY MEDICAL WEIGHT CONTR L WWW.VALLEYMEDICALWEIGHTCONTROLPHX.COM Sources: www.realsimple.com/health/nutrition-diet/weight-loss/busting-10-diet-myths-1000 0001700385/index.html abcnews.go.com/Health/Diet/diet-myths-pack-pounds/story?id-18337288*.UZ5EW UUBT40 www.eatingwell.com/nutrition health/weight_ loss diet plans/diet exercise_tips/diet myths_that make.you_gain_weight?page-2 www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/workout-routines-calories-burned-during-exercise

Debunking Common Diet Myths

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25-30% of a healthy diet should be made up of monounsaturated fats. The right amount of fat in a diet actually increases satiety. Check out this infographic from Valley Medical Weight Control in Phoen...

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