6 things that might not be as healthy as we think

2/22/2021

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Science Story: 6 things that might not be as healthy as we think

Today, we’re talking about six popular healthy eating recommendations that deserve a once-over...

For hundreds of years, people have been arguing about the right way to eat. There’s no surprise then that plenty of advice that was once considered gospel turned out to be sketchy, once the science was in...

#1 Dried Fruit

Proposed as a great alternative to candy, dried fruit can contain scary amounts of sugar. Moreover, the food coloring some companies use can stain your teeth.

It's important to choose dried fruit carefully. Of course, the best option is always to dehydrate fresh fruit yourself.

#2 Agave Syrup

Agave syrup is supposed to be a healthy, natural sugar alternative. But it’s highly processed and very high in fructose, which can be dangerous for the liver and cause unwanted weight gain.

#3 Tea

If you’ve ever been told to substitute your coffee with tea to avoid caffeine or teeth stains but didn't take that piece of advice seriously, you were right. Many teas also contain caffeine and should be consumed sparingly. And tea also stains your teeth.

If you still want to switch from coffee to tea, better stick with herbal teas, which usually don't contain caffeine.

#4 Green Juice

Recommended as a good way to get your vitamins, popular green juice is not as good as other fruit and vegetable juices. Multi-colored fruit and veggies have fiber which help with nutrient absorption as well as general gut health.

Green juice, on the contrary, doesn't contain the minimum amount of fiber to help your digestive system work better.

#5 Protein Powder

Adding protein powder to meals is not necessary, especially if you're not a professional athlete. As long as you have a balanced diet, protein deficiency won’t be a problem even for most people hitting the gym.

#6 Lemon Water

It’s a great and tasty way to start the day, but be careful if you’ve got acid reflux. Lemon water can make this condition worse. Plus the acidity from the lemons can be harmful to your teeth.

What do you think about these pieces of advice? Do you know any other healthy eating guidelines that turned out to by myths?

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8 Comments

Alan Turner

Eighty two years with only two teeth missing. Never have drunk anything but tea. No sign of staining yet.

Eve

I like lemon water but only drink it when out for dinner...otherwise it's just the plain old water for me, lol

Nancy Gardner

Great information, I was aware of most and do not use sweetened anything.

Linda Spreng

My urologist, who had to excavate a gigantic kidney stone, recommended lemon water to help keep the bigger stones at bay. Dentist now complaining ...

Mayette Santos-Mesa

better to just drink warm water without lemon first thing in the morning.

Steve Tingle

#6 acid lemon juice, actually when you consider it nearly all drinks are acidic tea (tannic acid), citrus acid in citrus fruit juices, lactic acid in milk, the list goes on and on, a dentist once told me that the only drink suitable for teeth was plain water, and I think most doctors would agree for the rest of the body! (And if it is sparkling water it will be carbonic acid!)

Raymond Cardona

I knew about these already, but it's always a good idea to refresh your memory thanks Bonnie

bina sarmah

I agree with #4 green juice. You can eat all the fruits or vegetables. It gives the fibers, and since it is concentrated it has more calories than you expect.