Myths: Fruits contain more proteins
Fact: Fruits do not provide proteins. They provide only carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
Myths: Banana is a rich source of calcium.
Fact: Banana is not a rich source of calcium. Best sources of calcium are milk and milk products.
Myths: Vegetable oils are rich in cholesterol.
Fact: Vegetable oils do not contain cholesterol; however, they can give rise to increase in serum cholesterol when they are consumed in excessive quantity.
Myths: Low cholesterol butters are better choices than regular butter.
Fact: Overall butter is not a good quality fat as it contains saturated fatty acids which have the risk of increasing heart related diseases; hence, both the types of butters should be avoided.
Myths: All citrus fruits are good sources of vitamin C.
Fact: Not all citrus fruits are good sources of vitamin C.
Myths: Dry fruits are rich sources of proteins.
Fact: Dry fruits are not rich sources of proteins, they are rather rich sources of fats and hence they provide large amount of calories.
Myths: Skimmed milk is unsafe for consumption.
Fact: Skimmed milk is a very good option of first class quality protein and is extremely safe and healthy for consumption.
Myths: People who are overweight should consume artificial sweeteners rather than sugar to reduce calorie consumption.
Fact: Artificial sweeteners are not recommendable in early ages, they should be used sparingly and hence, it is better to avoid sugar completely rather than using artificial sugar.
08 Sep
By Dr R Jasani