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6 Biggest Myths

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By ArkPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
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Few areas of life are as full of misinformation and bogus facts as personal health. This is an area that has coldly scientific and deeply emotional overlap, so it should come as no surprise that some things would be misrepresented or misrepresented. Add to that the millions of dollars that could be made with a headline-worthy new diet fad, and we'll inevitably hear some questionable tips and alternative facts related to diet and exercise. To help you separate fact from fiction, we consulted several health experts about some of the most common health myths. Read on and find out more.

6 Biggest Myths Of Health

Myth 1. Trans Fats and Saturated Fats Are The Same

When people hear about trans fat and saturated fats, they immediately label both of them as unhealthy and dangerous. Both are actually different from one another. Trans fat is considered unsaturated fats that have undergone a chemical process to achieve a solid form and longer shelf life. The whole process of manufacturing it involves high heat, hydrogen gas, a metal catalyst and high pressure. Trans fat can be dangerous to your health because it is highly toxic. On the other hand, saturated fat is actually harmless.

Myth 2: Bottled water is better for you than tap water.

Fact: Bottled water companies may tout the health benefits of their product, and conspiracy theorists may warn you about the fluoride that the government adds to tap water, but the fact of the matter is that Flint, Michigan Save up for an occasional calamity like this. Tap water is completely safe and healthy in most municipalities.

"Most municipal water is safe enough to drink straight from the tap if it is made potable," explains Morton Tellwell, MD, Health Tips, Myths & Tricks: A Physician's Advice. It often contains the useful mineral, magnesium. Plus, Tavel points out that drinking tap water can cut costs and help the environment tremendously. Ignore this health myth - drinking tap water is a win-win all around!

Myth 3. Milk Is Healthy For Everyone

Generally, milk can offer health benefits. However, milk that has undergone pasteurization is not a healthy option at all. Remember that when milk is pasteurized, its physical structure is modified. This change in physical structure can cause immune problems and allergies. During the pasteurization process, essential milk enzymes are destroyed. Apart from this, vitamins B6, B12, A and C are diminished. Moreover, the fragile proteins in milk are converted into unnatural amino acids that may affect your health in a negative way.

Myth 4: Cracking your knuckles will cause arthritis.

Fact: Although cracking your knuckles may be the result of people not wanting to sit near you for long, it's not going to give you gout as quickly as some might have you believe. "'Cracking' is simply the popping of bubbles in the fluid that lubricates the hands, which is known as synovial fluid," Skaney says.

However, while this practice does not cause arthritis, Sheeny cautions that it can lead to other negative side effects. "It can reduce grip strength and swell in the hands," she notes.

Myth 5. Everyone Should Eat Whole Grains

Copious health-related articles you can find online would say that whole grains are healthy for everyone. However, this is not actually the case. As a matter of fact, eating whole grains can increase the levels of insulin in the body, elevating the risk of disease. On the other hand, whole grains contain gluten. People who are allergic to gluten may suffer from different signs and symptoms such as severe skin rashes and digestive problems. People with Celiac disease should never include whole grains in their diet. This autoimmune disease is caused by gliadin, a particular gluten protein found in whole grains.

Myth 6. Margarine Is Healthier Than Butter

Butter has been included in the list of unhealthy foods. With this, many people avoid it specifically those who are very conscious of their health. As a result, they choose margarine over butter. Little do they know, margarine is an unhealthy food choice. It is artificially produced in factories and is packed with processed vegetable oils. The truth of the matter is, butter is a healthier option compared to margarine.

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I am a writer with a great passion for writing. I have written a lot of articles on other websites. I am here to share my articles for knowledge and help others. I write articles on trending topics.

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