Food myths
What everyone says, and what the science actually says.
Eight food myths everyone has heard, and what the science really says
Eating after 8pm, skipping breakfast, bad carbs, juice detox: eight common food myths, why so many people believe them, and what the science really says.
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What is keto? How your body switches fuel, and who it suits
What is keto, and why is the whole office quitting rice? How your body switches fuel, what science is sure of, what is debated, and who should ask a doctor.
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16:8 intermittent fasting: a magic clock, or just a way to schedule meals?
16:8 intermittent fasting means eating in 8 hours and resting for 16. Why many people like it, what big trials found, and who should ask a doctor before trying.
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Does a juice detox really flush out toxins? You were born with a cleanup crew
Can three days of celery juice really flush out toxins? Your body has its own cleanup crew. Why a detox feels light, and how to enjoy juice with less sugar.
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Is gluten-free healthier? Good news: your bowl of phở never had wheat in it
What gluten is, who truly needs to avoid it, and why gluten-free biscuits are not always healthier. Plus a fun fact: bún and phở are made from rice, not wheat.
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Is eating dinner after 8pm bad? Your body clock does not ring a bell at 8
Does eating dinner after 8pm store fat? Your body clock is real, but it does not ring at 8. What science knows, and how to eat dinner when your shift ends late.
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Are "superfoods" real? The water spinach at your local market has superpowers too
Chia, kale and blueberries get called superfoods. Is that a science word or a marketing word? And why water spinach, black sesame and gấc deserve praise too.
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"Good" carbs and "bad" carbs: your bowl of rice is not the villain, but how you eat it matters
What separates good carbs from bad carbs? Rice is not bad and sweet potato is not good. What counts is refining, fibre, portion and what shares the plate.
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What does "healthy" on the package really tell you? Usually less than you think
Healthy, eat clean, natural, low fat: what the big words on packaging say and do not say. A 30-second trick for reading the back label to see what you buy.
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Does fruit have too much sugar? A mango and a glass of mango juice are not the same thing
Does fruit have too much sugar, and should you fear mango, banana or durian? Why whole fruit differs from juice and dried fruit, and how much to eat a day.
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Is skipping breakfast bad? "The most important meal of the day" was not a scientist's line
Is skipping breakfast bad, and does it slow your metabolism? What trials found, why it suits some people and not others, and quick Vietnamese breakfasts.
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Are "negative calorie" foods real? A celery stalk and some maths that do not add up
Does chewing celery burn more calories than it gives? The real maths behind negative calorie foods, the energy used to digest, and why watery greens still help.
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Is vegetarian always healthier? Fried mock pork and boiled tofu tell two very different stories
Is a vegetarian diet healthier than eating meat? What science says, the nutrients vegetarians often run short on, and why fried mock meats are not so light.
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Is coconut oil good for you? From "super oil" to "worrying", the truth sits in the middle
Is coconut oil good for you? It has more saturated fat than butter and lard. The MCT story, LDL cholesterol, what is settled, and how to cook with coconut.
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Is coffee bad for you? The one to watch might be the spoonful of condensed milk
Is coffee bad for you, and how many cups a day is fine? Caffeine, sleep, the dehydration myth, who should cut back, and the real sugar in your iced milk coffee.
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Pink salt vs regular salt: different colour, yes; very different, no
Is Himalayan pink salt, with its 84 minerals, healthier than white salt? The real maths on minerals, the iodine detail few notice, and how much salt to eat.
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