Juicing: The raw food vegan cult figure of Reverend Malkmus who leads his disciples in the Hallelujah diet is a great advocate of juicing and tells his followers that by juicing “nutrients are rushed to the bloodstream more efficiently.” What is lacking in this theory is the fact that juicing removes the all important fibre from the vegetables which helps to reduce cholesterol and remover fat deposits from the body.
Fiber is also important in providing bulk which fills one up for longer.
Carrots help you see in the dark?
Reality: There is some truth in this. Carrots, squash, spinach and broccoli all contain large amounts of vitamin A. Vitamin A has been shown to improve night vision.
Broccoli cures ulcers?
Reality: There is no proof that broccoli cures stomach ulcers. However, recent studies have shown that sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli, may help stop the growth of and even destroy ovarian cancer cells.
Salads consisting entirely of greens are the healthiest?
Reality: Adding other ingredients to your salad is healthier than having greens alone. Tomatoes contain lycopene, a nutrient linked to lower risk of heart disease and cancer. Purple vegetables like eggplant contain powerful antioxidants that help reduce heart-disease risk and improve brain function. And radishes contain indoles, which have been shown to prevent the metastases of breast cancer cells.
You burn all the calories in celery just by eating it?
Reality: Celery has six calories per stalk. Unfortunately, the body does not expend more calories than that to chew and digest it. This does not mean it is not a healthy choice and weight-friendly food. Celery is a great source of fiber that can help fill you up.
Grapefruit makes you burn fat?
Reality: No food can make you burn fat; this includes grapefruit. It is low in calories though, making it a healthy choice.
Bruised fruit is less healthy?
Reality: This myth some weight to it. Bruising can cause chemical reactions and a loss of some nutrients in fruit. In fact, breaking up the cells of any fruit can account for a loss of some vitamins. This includes slicing, chopping and mashing. Also, it is always better to get the freshest fruit because the longer the fruit stands, the greater the loss of nutrients.
Eating oranges will make wrinkles go away?
Reality: Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps the synthesis of collagen, a protein that helps keep skin elastic. This may not make wrinkles go away, but it will help with the appearance of your skin. However, it is not just oranges that have vitamin C. Brussel sprouts, red cabbage, snow peas, broccoli and tomatoes are also great sources of the vitamin.
It is dangerous to drink grapefruit juice with medication?
Reality: This is very true. Grapefruit juice may interfere with the metabolism of certain medications and cause dangerous side effects. Be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist, or avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking medication.
Becoming a vegetarian will make you lose weight?
Reality: Research shows that vegetarians do eat fewer calories and less fat than non-vegetarians. A diet plan with a low fat content may be helpful for weight loss. However, you can be a vegetarian and still consume high-fat, high-calorie or high-sugar foods (French fries, cheese, candy) that could cause weight gain.
“If I drink one glass of apple juice and one glass of orange juice that counts 2 servings of fruit” – A glass (200ml) of 100% fruit juice only counts once towards the 5-A-DAY target for fruit and vegetables, regardless of how much you drink – this is because fruit juice has very little fibre.
“Some fruits are healthier than others” – Different fruits contain different amounts of vitamins, mineral and phytochemcials. The best way to make sure you get the full range of all these beneficial compounds is to eat a variety of fruit. When you’re planning meals aim to fill your plate with colour – think of the colours in a rainbow and try to eat at least one serving of fruit or vegetables from each of the colour bands each and every day.
“Some fruits such as watermelon and tropical fruit have a high Glycaemic Index (GI) so they are best avoided” - The GI is only one measurement of what makes a food healthy. Other factors, such as the vitamin content and the amount of fat it contains are also important. Watermelon actually has an intermediate GI value (as does pineapple and paw paw) and it is an excellent source of anti-oxidants.
“Organic fruit contains more vitamins than fruit grown with pesticides” – While some studies show that organic fruit does contain higher levels of vitamins and minerals, others show there is no significant difference. All fruit, however it is grown, provides useful amounts of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.
“Bananas are fattening” – Bananas contain slightly more calories than many other fruit (1 small banana contains 76kcals) but they are not high in calories and are certainly not fattening. Bananas make a great snack and are a rich in vitamin B6 and potassium ( which helps control blood pressure).
i still support local food though. maybe its me growing up in a small town so i feel a lot closer to something i grow up with than a large business likes Nestle.
also, does nestle produce vegan food? or organic food
Myth: Eating carrots will improve your eyesight
Truth: Carrots contain beta-carotene, which the body converts into Vitamin A (which is used for vision, bone growth, and skin health) and a deficiency of Vitamin A can lead to what is called night blindness (which is exactly what it sounds like – an inability to effectively see in low-light situations).