Common misconceptions and truths about dieting

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There is no body type that gains weight just by drinking water🤣🤣🤣

Think carefully about what you're eating lol

Don't starve yourself or cut out carbohydrates completely; just eat in moderation.

Try switching to whole wheat flour and increase your physical activity.

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Many people try dieting for health and a slim body. As interest in dieting is high, there is also a lot of related information. Some of it is incorrect. Additionally, there are many misconceptions surrounding dieting. These false information and misunderstandings not only do not help with weight loss but can also threaten health.

 

There is a lot of information related to dieting due to high interest. However, there are also many false information and misconceptions, and relying on these can ruin your diet plan.

 

For example, some people advocate smoking during dieting, claiming that quitting smoking leads to weight gain. However, in reality, smoking increases the secretion of cortisol, a stress hormone, which actually causes belly fat to increase. Cortisol inhibits fat breakdown and promotes fat accumulation. Based on sources such as the UK health and food information media 'Good Food,' we examined misconceptions and false information related to dieting.

 

Is it true that I gain weight just by drinking water due to my constitution?

 

Drinking water does not cause weight gain. Since water has no calories, drinking it does not increase body fat. In fact, drinking plenty of water promotes metabolism and intestinal motility, helping to prevent constipation and protect the kidneys.

 

Will you lose weight quickly just by eating vegetable salads and fruits?

 

The problem is additives. Salad dressings can increase calorie content, and instead of losing weight, there is a risk of swelling.

 

Some people complain that they eat a lot of vegetables but do not lose weight. This is because adding cooking oil, sugar, salt, or frying and roasting vegetables increases the calorie content. If the goal is to diet, it is recommended to eat plenty of dark-colored raw vegetables and fruits, while reducing oil, sugar, and salt.

 

The same applies to fruit. When blood sugar rises due to the sugars in fruit, insulin is secreted, and the remaining sugars are stored as fat. Therefore, eating fruit in the evening is equivalent to consuming fat.

 

Do you have to starve to lose weight quickly?

 

Fasting harms health and lowers metabolic rate. It also leads to deficiencies in various nutrients, reduces muscle mass, and can damage the kidneys and brain. Therefore, it is recommended to eat three meals at regular times in appropriate amounts, drink plenty of water, avoid late-night snacks, and exercise regularly.

 

Does vegetable oil not cause weight gain?

 

Many people believe that plant-based oils can lower blood cholesterol because they contain linoleic acid, which can reduce cholesterol levels. Of course, using plant-based oils such as olive oil and grape seed oil instead of animal fats can help lower cholesterol, but it does not mean you can lose weight. Plant-based oils are still fats that provide calories.

 

Does eating meal replacement help with weight loss?

 

Meal replacement products can cause nutritional imbalance, and if consumption is stopped, weight may be regained. Additionally, they are expensive, have a monotonous taste, and lack dietary fiber, which can lead to malnutrition if consumed for a long period.

 

Are carbohydrates the enemy of dieting?

 

Consuming a daily amount of carbohydrates is essential. Complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, which are good for the body, are digested slowly, helping to keep you feeling full for a longer period.

 

If you completely cut out carbohydrates or drastically reduce them in your diet, digestion becomes faster, making you feel hungry more easily and prompting you to seek food. When digestion is slow, insulin secretion is delayed, allowing glucagon to burn body fat, which is very important for dieting.

 

Are low-fat and fat-free foods always good?

 

It is easy to think that reducing fat intake is necessary to lose weight. However, nutritionists advise that one-third of daily caloric intake should come from fat.

 

Fats release energy, regenerate biological tissues, and supply vitamins A, D, E, and K to the human body. Nutrition experts say, "Women should consume 70g of fat per day (men 95g), and at least 30g (men 40g) is necessary."

 

Does eating fattening food immediately lead to gaining weight?

 

There's no need to worry that eating a chocolate bar will immediately cause weight gain. Weight gain is a very slow process. You need to consume 3,500 extra calories more than your required calories to gain one pound (about 0.45 kg).

 

Weight loss also occurs gradually. If your weight increases after a meal without overeating, it is usually due to water retention. To lose weight slowly and steadily over the long term, you need to balance a high-fat diet, healthy eating, and activity levels.

 

Does stomach cleansing help you lose weight?

 

When the intestines are cleansed, the accumulated stool attached inside is removed, but body fat does not decrease. Temporarily, water and stool inside the body may be expelled, leading to weight loss, but this can also cause hunger similar to taking laxatives, which may result in overeating.

 

by. Kormedi.com