Folk superfoods: are they healthy?
Myth: Drinking birch sap is beneficial Birch sap is slightly sweetened water with food minerals dissolved in it. Although it has no medicinal properties, it can be considered a safe mineral supplement to food. However, to get a significant amount of minerals from birch sap – about half an adult’s daily value of manganese and […]
Are people able to live without meat?
Myth: People can’t be healthy without meat The most valuable components in meat are protein, iron and vitamin B12. However, there are other products that can meet the need for these substances. For example, protein. 100 g of lean pork contains slightly more than 26 g of protein, which is about half the daily requirement. […]
Myths about healthy eating
Myth: It’s the calories that matter most when it comes to eating healthy. When choosing foods, we often pay attention to their calorie content, although this is a rather arbitrary indicator around which many myths have developed. How important is it really? A calorie is a unit of measurement of the heat required to raise […]
Salt is white death. Yes or no?
Myth: Salt is white death One of the most common myths in medicine concerns salt consumption and its harm to health. However, in reality, only a few dishes can actually pose a danger due to excess salt. Throughout the world, cases where a person needs to limit salt intake due to illness are rare exceptions. […]
How not to store food in the refrigerator
To avoid cases of food poisoning, the following rules should be followed: Optimize your refrigerator inventory. Store in the refrigerator: onions and garlic, potatoes, honey and jam, bread, chocolate, olive oil, canned food, bananas, exotic fruits, cucumbers, eggplants and tomatoes. Products must be stored in appropriate areas The temperature in the refrigerator varies in different […]
Six health documentaries that will make you reconsider your current lifestyle
Do you like documentaries? If yes, then this collection is for you! “That Sugar Film” Released in 2014, the film, created by Australian director Damon Gameau, is a unique experiment in which he exercises strict control over his diet. This film stuns its viewers not only with the amount of sugar we encounter in everyday […]
10 myths about baby health that you should stop believing
Myth: You can’t bathe a child during ARVI – he’ll get even sicker We suffer not from water, but from contact with viral infections that can cause illness. In fact, taking a bath when you have a fever can be beneficial as it can help reduce your fever and extend the time between taking your […]
Go bananas: myths and truth
Myth: Bananas make you gain weight In fact, 100 grams of banana contains approximately 23 grams of carbohydrates, which is comparable to the amount of carbohydrates in a regular tablespoon of sugar. However, unlike sugar, bananas are a source of beneficial substances such as vitamin C and B, which play an important role in the […]
7 myths about vitamin D: breaking down misconceptions
Myth 1. You can only get enough vitamin D by sunbathing This statement has long been untrue. Nowadays, due to increased ultraviolet radiation and environmental pollution, the body’s synthesis of vitamin D may be insufficient. Factors such as skin color, time of day and geographic location, and use of sunscreens can reduce the body’s production […]
Myths about alcohol
Myth: Red wine is a cure for all diseases Many people believe that red wine has miraculous properties that can improve health. However, the real picture is not so clear. A study of the effects of red wine on the body shows that moderate consumption can normalize metabolism, improve blood circulation and slow down the […]