26/07/2019

12 Popular Health Myths Debunked

Sugar makes you hyper and MSG gives you cancer. Are these myths true? Experts break down 12 of the most common health myths:
  • Alkaline foods improve your health by reducing your body’s acidity
  • MSG can cause cancer
  • Eating too much sugar causes diabetes
  • It's good to go on a detox to cleanse your body of toxins
  • Brown sugar, honey, maple syrup or agave nectar are healthier substitutes for sugar
  • Eggs contribute to high cholesterol
  • Make sure you stay warm so you won’t catch a cold
  • Don’t shower or wash your hair during confinement
  • Drinking soya sauce makes wounds darker
  • Don’t give your kids too much sugar, they’ll become hyperactive
  • Eating spicy food can give you stomach ulcers
  • Drink 8 glasses of water a day

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