In this post I will tell you about some common nutritional myths we usually observe in our surroundings. These myths often mislead us and sometimes they cause serious troubles. Before starting this discussion let me recall that famous saying from Erno Paasilinna.
Our problem is not that we lack sufficient information; the problem is that we have such an excess of wrong information that the right information is difficult to find!
Nutritional myths and facts
Nutritional myths about Channa and Cheese
People often tell us that Channa and Cheese mainly contain protein and they are practically fat free. However, this information is not correct. Channa (cow’s milk) contain 18.3 g protein and 20.8 g fat in 100 g whereas Cheese contain 24.1 g protein and 25.1 g fat in 100 g.
Nutritional myths about Whey Protein
We often claim that quality of Whey Protein is best among others. These words do not have proper foundations because what we observe is that qualities of whey protein, egg white protein and soy protein are almost same.
Nutritional myths about Meat
Often people think that Meat gives strength though Meat does not contain anything extraordinary that cannot be obtained from other food sources.
Nutritional myths about Egg
Many people believe that Egg should be eaten raw for better nutrition. However Egg should never be eaten raw. Although the average egg looks innocent enough, it can harbour dangerous food borne bacteria called Salmonella. The bacteria, Salmonella enteritidis (also referred to as S. enteritidis), can march into an egg in quite a few ways. One way is by the contamination of egg shells with fecal matter. The bacteria are present in the intestines and feces of infected humans and animals, including chickens, and can be passed to the eggs at the time chickens sit on them.
Many people often think of avoiding egg for healthy living. But I strongly oppose as egg contains almost all nutrients. Quality of egg protein is very high. Rich source of Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and Vit. A. MUFAs are healthy kind of fat. Replacing less healthy fats, such as saturated fats and trans fats, with unsaturated fats, such as MUFAs and polyunsaturated fats, may offer huge health benefits. Consuming MUFAs may help lowering the risk of heart disease by improving risk factors. For instance, MUFAs may lower total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels but maintain high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol level. MUFAs may also help improve the function of blood vessels. Some of the researchers have shown that MUFAs may also benefit insulin levels and blood sugar control that can be especially helpful if anyone is having type 2 diabetes.
