5 myths about food
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? These are the most common food myths debunked.
5 myths about food debunked
The aphrodisiac of oysters
Oysters are high in zinc and have a reputation for boosting fertility. They also can be suggestive of vaginas. Yet, there is no solid scientific evidence that shows they can stimulate desire. And if you still feel like oysters get you going it is more than likely the placebo effect.
Carrots affect eyesight
The carrot myth has been around since World War II. These rumors started to circulate when people were saying that pilots from the British Royal Air Force ate lots of carrots to keep their vision in top shape. In reality, this was not the case. The fighter’s bionic eyesight was the result of a new type of radar technology that allowed pilots to attack in the night.
The spinach-iron myth
Popeye’s love of spinach is born out of two big misconceptions – one theory was that spinach iron content was miscalculated by a German chemist when he misplaced a decimal point. The Decimal-point myth was debunked in 2010 by criminologist Mike Sutton, who also found that Popeye’s creator E.C. Segar chose spinach because of its high vitamin A content – not iron.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away
While apples are good sources of vitamin C and fiber, they can't make up for a generally unhealthy diet. A 2015 study found no evidence that the proverb was true – adult consumers of one small apple per day had the same number of physician visits as those who did not eat apples.
Milk helps sleep better
Drinking warm milk before bed may help you relax, but there is no evidence that milk makes you sleepy. The milk myth may have persisted because milk has small amounts of tryptophan which is the raw material the brain uses to build both serotonin and melatonin.
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Sharon A.
03/27/2020 07:35..
Vil M.
03/24/2020 14:56I love to eat carrots and i started to wear eyeglasses at the age of 40... 🤭😆
Clíp G.
03/24/2020 03:41love
Rex E.
03/24/2020 00:14Oysterssss James 😂😂
Basil Z.
03/23/2020 19:20zinc khale
Stephy X.
03/23/2020 04:24Dai oh.
Marwan N.
03/23/2020 03:06My favorite food
Evalyn P.
03/21/2020 13:44Love
Ramisa A.
03/20/2020 14:14🤣
Dante-Raquel C.
03/20/2020 14:05Love this one 🥰
Michelle Y.
03/20/2020 13:14Maaaaam Kaya pala noh? Hehe 😘
Dan P.
03/20/2020 05:17Just eat onions and chocolates 😂😂😂😂
Percival O.
03/20/2020 04:12No wonder the Walrus and the Carpenter ate so many of them oysters.
Wise A.
03/20/2020 03:26waay chansa subong ah. 😂😂😂😂
Ralph J.
03/20/2020 01:24I dont give a hoot what is in an oyster, i just love them, and i will eat them every chance i get!!!
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