Popular diet myths busted

When it comes to food and weight loss, don't let yourself be fooled. Check out these popular diet myths that continue to do the rounds. You'll be surprised to see how many of them you believe in yourself!

More and more people today are trying different methods to get into shape to lead a healthier life. Unfortunately, with all these methods come a whole bunch of crazy misconceptions about what works and what doesn't.

We have for you some of the most common diet myths that people believe to be true, only to end up crying in horror when they get on the weighing scale. Forget these myths and instead follow our sane advice for a healthier you!

1. All vegetarian food is healthy

This myth arises from the fact that vegetables have fewer calories than meat. However, you cannot overlook the way the food has been cooked. For instance, a grilled chicken will probably be healthier than a deep fried samosa.

So pay attention to not just the ingredients but also the method of cooking.

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