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Myth Busters
8 Nutrition "Theories" Debunked By Teri Brown
3. Myth: Nuts Are Bad for YouNuts have so many beneficial properties, namely protein, fiber, phytonutrients and certain vitamins, such as vitamin E, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and calcium. "Too much of anything is a bad thing, so moderation is the key," says Babson. "A serving a day is now even reported by the FDA to be preventive against heart disease. However, nuts are also high in fat and calories, so as a snack, a small handful is great, but leave the can or jar in the closet!" 4. Myth: Grapefruit Helps You Lose WeightAccording to Leslie Fink, registered dietitian and nutritionist for WeightWatchers.com, this one is just plain silly. "Wouldn't it be nice if we could wipe out the calories from a chip and margarita fest just by popping a ruby red?" says Fink. "Truth is that although grapefruits are low in calories by themselves (a large one contains just 80 calories), it is the total amount of calories eaten over the course of a day that affects weight loss (or weight gain). Eat just 1,200 calories worth of grapefruit every day and you'll most likely lose weight. But that would get boring, is downright unhealthy and I shudder when I think of all that acid and the resultant stomach pains!" 5. Myth: All Fats Are Bad for You and Make You Gain Weight"A fat is a fat is a fat in terms of calories," says Fink. "For example, all oils contain about 120 calories per tablespoo, but the types of fat are as different as oranges and apples."
