Diet Myths Revealed

Say goodbye to strict diets, enjoy a midnight snack, visit your favorite not-so-healthy restaurant ... and if you save enough room,order dessert! You read right! Now read on to find out how a significant number of dieting "don'ts" are myths, which have become accepted over time. Learn health facts versus fiction by reading about six typical diet myths listed below, along with matter-of-fact ways to approach them.

Myth 1: Eating late at night will cause you to gain weight.

Fact: Whether you eat first thing in the morning or right before you go to sleep, your body turns excess calories into fat. Plan to eat what calories your body can burn off naturally throughout the day.

Myth 2: A strict diet will work better than a flexible one.

Fact: A rigid diet can make you feel deprived, tired and unmotivated. Maximize your weight loss potential with a diet that features an adjustable meal plan, nutritious and beneficial products, and useful dieting tools.

Myth 3: When dieting, avoid all less-than-healthy foods.

Fact: Celebrating your weight loss progress with one of your favorite treats is a great form of motivation. Discipline is key to reaching your dream figure, so it's okay to indulge with a treat on occasion.

Myth 4: Skipping meals will help you lose weight.

Fact: Skipping meals can backfire. When your metabolism plummets,hunger pangs can occur and prompt overeating. Take a healthy approach instead: Keep your metabolism going strong by eating regularly.

Myth 5: You'll lose weight faster by cutting out certain foods,like carbs, fats and dairy products.

Fact: Our body benefits from all types of food, such as fats, dairy and carbohydrates. Talk to your primary care physician before making any changes to your diet.