7 Diet Myths That Have Been Misleading You For Years

"All Calories Are Equal"

Many dieters focus on the number of calories consumed rather than on the quality of the calories. Although the number of calories consumed is important, not all are the same. The body processes calories differently depending on lifestyle factors and the time of day. For example, combining a healthy diet with exercise allows the body to metabolize food more efficiently. In comparison, those who exercise infrequently metabolize food more slowly because they expend less energy. In addition, eating a hundred calories from a candy bar is not the same as eating a hundred calories from a slice of avocado. Whereas the candy bar is devoid of nutrients, the avocado is full of healthy fats.