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Dark Chocolate Contains Vitamins & Antioxidants But No Scientific Proof for Weight Loss

Time and again we hear people recommending other people to eat foods high in vitamin C to prevent common colds or staying away from carbohydrates to stay healthy. Not all carbs are unhealthy nor does all vitamin C-rich foods ward off cold unless they are paired with a healthy work out regimen. These are just a sample of the numerous myths that still exist among people. The most famous ones include:

1. Myth: Soft drinks contain more sugar than other drinks.
   Fact: Fruit drinks contain more sugar than soft drinks.
2. Myth: Natural sweeteners are healthier and better than regular white sugar.
   Fact:  Just like sugar, natural sweeteners contain empty calories with no nutritional content.
3. Myth: Foods that are microwaved lose their nutritional value.
   Fact: If foods are microwaved the right way, it is the best way to retain vitamins and minerals.
4. Myth: Frozen or canned food lacks nutrition and health.
   Fact: It is as good as fresh products, sometimes even better, if it contains no added salt or sugar. To know why frozen foods are considered to be healthier than fresh ones sometimes, please visit the website www.firsteatright.com.
5. Myth: Raw foods are high in nutrition and healthier than cooked foods.
   Fact: Cooking maintains or improves the nutritional value of some of its raw counterparts and makes the food easily digestible.
6. Myth: Increased protein intake can harm the kidneys.
   Fact: Increased protein intake harms the kidneys only if you are already ill.
7. Myth: Brown eggs contain more nutrition than white eggs.
   Fact: There is no difference in nutritional value. The color difference is due to the fact that white-feathered chickens lay white eggs and red-feathered ones lay brown eggs.
8. Myth: Kids above 1 year of age must consume cow’s milk.
   Fact: Studies reveal that kids who refrain from cow’s milk are less likely to develop ear infections and asthma.
9. Myth: You need to drink 8 glasses of water each day.
   Fact: Every person has a unique body composition and needs different amounts of water to sustain a healthy body.
10. Myth: Dark chocolate promotes weight loss.
    Fact: Although dark chocolate is high in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidant content, there is no scientific proof that supports the weight loss fact.
11. Myth: Dark bread is healthier than white bread.
    Fact: If the package does not mention the type of grain the dark bread is made up of, there might be chances that the bread has caramel coloring and it is not-so healthy.
12. Myth: Pregnant women should avoid drinking coffee as much as possible.
    Fact: Drinking less than 200mg per day of caffeine (about two cups of coffee) does not cause any harm in pregnant women.