Entries by Fernanda Beccaglia

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Does Eating Fat-Free Help You Lose Weight?

Myth: Eating Fat-Free Foods Means Weight Loss Bust: We all know that to lose weight you need to consume fewer calories than what you use. But just as, if not more important, is what makes up those calories. People connect low fat or no fat to losing weight simply because that is the one thing […]

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Medical Myth Buster: Gum Digestion

Myth: Chewing Gum Takes 7 Years to Digest Bust: I bet you’ve heard that before at least once. I have, so many times when I was growing up in fact, that I used to have nightmares about it. Many still believe it to be true. So where does this belief come from? Partly from the […]

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How Much Water Do You Need To Drink?

Myth: You must drink at least 8 glasses of water a day Bust: Somewhere around 1945 a government health agency said that the human body needed around eight glasses of fluid a day. This statement included getting fluids from other sources like the foods we eat and drinks like teas and infusions. Over time the […]

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Does Sugar Lead to Hyperactivity in Kids?

Myth: Sugar makes kids hyper. Bust: Sorry, you can’t blame the chocolate Easter bunny, Peeps or even cookies for your child’s hyperactivity. Sugar did not make them do it. Or at least that’s what researchers have proven so far. Despite the belief throughout history, excessive sugar intake has no impact on a child’s behavior. Read […]