5 Nutrition myths that need to go...

Have you ever felt frustrated trying to lose weight or improve your health, only to feel stuck despite following all the so-called "rules"? You're not alone.

The multi-billion dollar diet industry thrives on misinformation, making it hard to know what actually works.

One week, carbs are the enemy; the next, it's fat. The endless cycle of conflicting advice leads to confusion, frustration, and stalled progress.

Don’t spend endless hours googling and going down a rabbit hole of conflicting information.

You deserve clear, science-backed nutrition guidance that empowers you to make informed choices.

Let’s set the record straight.

Here are 5 common nutrition myths that might be holding you back—and the facts you need to break free from diet culture traps:

5 Common Nutrition Myths & Facts:

1. MYTH: Carbs make you gain weight.
   FACT: No particular food is better for weight loss or weight gain. Gaining weight is a result of overconsumption of energy in general, not because of a food group. If your goal is fat loss, focus on creating a sensible calorie deficit, whilst still enjoying the foods you like. 

2. MYTH: Detox diets are necessary for cleansing.
   FACT: This one gets me every time! Your liver and kidneys naturally detox your body all day every day. Your kidneys alone filter around 150L of fluid & waste every day. You do not need a detox tea or celery juice, trust me on this one.

3. MYTH: Natural sugars are better than refined ones.
   FACT: All sugar (carbohydrates) is processed the same way by your body to be broken down into glucose, fructose or galactose (monosaccharides). Moderation is key when consuming any type of food or food group.

4. MYTH: You should avoid ‘bad’ foods and only eat ‘clean’ ones.
   FACT: Food is just made up of different types of energy; protein, fat & carbs (along with a range of micronutrients). 

   There is no such thing as good or bad food. Working with a professional to find how much of each type of energy you to reach your individual health goals is the key.

5. MYTH: Liquid calories don’t count.
   FACT: Being conscious of the foods you eat but not what you’re drinking can really derail your health goals. 

   A standard glass of wine (100ml) is 120 calories, chai latte 250 calories, a large cappuccino is 125 calories, cocktails can range from 200-800 calories.

   Become familiar with how many calories your drink choices are adding to your overall energy consumption.

Takeaway message:

Be cautious about accepting ‘facts’ from unqualified influencers online. Seek out degree-qualified experts who dissect the research and give you evidence-based information.

If your goal is to lose weight or get healthier, nutrition is the key to seeing results.

Often, people are unintentionally over fuelling because they are focused on healthy eating instead of eating for fat loss. There’s a big difference.

How I can help

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Stay well,

Cailie.