5 Biggest Health myths done to shame.

Beating the bulge without the correct ammunition means losing the battle  to fried fatty foods and sugary desserts with processed sugars and loads of carbs! Thankfully, we have sought the advice of two highly qualified health professionals from the Produce for Better Health Foundation to do away with common weight loss preconceptions so that you have all the weapons you need to win your weight loss war. 

1. Snacking between meals is always a bad idea. 

You really do not need to starve yourself to lose weight. Picture this: you've just started a new "lose weight fast" diet and you have not eaten since that grapefruit you had in the morning and now your stomach is rumbling like tractor on harvesting day 6 hours later. 

Snacking between meals helps keep you going through out the day and it significantly reduces hunger pangs. But remember to snack on low G.I foods. 

2. All carbs are bad. 
This is arguably one of the biggest health myths. All carbs are not the same and therefore not equally bad. The carbs to avoid are processed carbs that are high in sugar and white flour. Instead, in order to lose weight and keep it off, enjoy beans, whole gains, brown rice, fruits and vegetables baring in mind that in order to burn more fat your body needs carbs to use as fuel in order to burn the most fat. 

3. Slimming pills are effective for long term weight loss. 
Absolutely not. Slimming pills may be effective in the short term but keeping weight off in the long term involves more than just popping pills. 

4.Foods labelled 'low fat' or 'fat reduced' are the healthiest choice.
A reduced fat snack should legally contain less fat than the full fat version but that does not mean the reduced fat version has a healthy amount of fat or that the fat it contains is healthy.  

5. Drinking water helps you lose weight. 
Water alone does not help you lose weight but it keeps you hydrated and reduces the amount of food you eat. Although water is essential for good health and wellbeing, it does not increase your body's ability to burn more fat.