It’s a new year, which means you’re probably reevaluating all your poor health choices and setting a few fitness goals for 2017.
Alas, the internet makes it easier than ever to spread misinformation, often with the best of intentions. Myths that were previously passed through word-of-mouth in gyms and health clubs now spread like wildfire through social media, blogs, forums ...
… and even the established media. Between a 24-hour news cycle, studies that are both long and difficult to read, and journalists scrambling for the latest viral hit, information often gets published without being verified.
Examine [2] has given us the Top 17 Nutrition Myths of 2017:
Myth 1: Carbs are bad for you
Myth 2: Fats are bad for you
Myth 3: Protein is bad for you
Myth 4: Egg yolks are bad for you
Myth 5: Red meat is bad for you
Myth 6: Salt is bad for you
Myth 7: Bread is bad for you
Myth 8: Whole-wheat bread is far better than white bread
Myth 9: High-fructose corn syrup is far worse than sugar
Myth 10: Foods are always superior to supplements
Myth 11: Supplements are superior to foods
Myth 12: You should eat “clean”
Myth 13: You should “detox” regularly
Myth 14: To lose fat, eat more often
Myth 15: To lose fat, don’t eat before bed
Myth 16: To lose fat, do your cardio on an empty stomach
Myth 17: You need protein right after your workout
Confused yet? Check out the full article [2], and browse MUSCLE INSIDER (use our search function!) to confirm or deny most of these myths!