9 Food Myths Revealed

9 food Myths Revealed

When it comes to myths, food and sex are the ones that have
the most. I think this is because these are two things that
we have to do in life. We have to have sex or we don't
reproduce. We have to eat or we will die. There isn't much
choice when it comes to food.

Here we will discuss more of the food myths. Bookmark this
article, because you are bound to learn something new.

Our food supply isn't as safe as it used to be. All you
need to do is pick up a newspaper and see that for yourself.
It seems that somewhere there is always someone getting sick
from ecoli or some other food born illness.

Are preservatives bad for you? No, they aren't. If anything
they are what keeps you from getting sick. If it weren't
for these, many more people would get sick and die from the
food they eat.

Can coffee cure a hang over?

No it can't. Caffeine can't cure a hang over. You get hung
over because you are lacking water. The alcohol took a big
chunk of the water from your system. Caffeine actually makes
you urinate. So really it has the opposite effect.

Is it okay to eat fast?

The less that you chew your food, that means the more your
stomach will have to work to digest your food. You have
teeth with many different uses. Some are for cutting and
some are for grinding. You should make the most out of them.
This is why it is important that you take good care of your
teeth.

Do beans cause gas?

Yes they do. They are high in fiber. A lot of things that
are high in fiber actually cause gas. Also, things like corn
and peppers also cause gas. Soaking beans before you cook
them can take away some of the gas, but it won't take all
of it.

Do carrots improve your eye sight? No, they don't. Do
however, make your eyes healthy. That may sound like it
contradicts its self, but it doesn't. They don't improve
your eyesight, but they do help you maintain your current
ability to see.

Can swallowing gum cause stomach problems?

It can cause gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. If you are
chewing gum that has sorbitol, that could be causing
problems too. Oddly enough, this is also found in semen.

Do cherries relieve pain?

The answer is yes. People who eat at least 20 tart cherries
a day have a reduction in pain from arthritis.

Does parsley take away bad breath?

Yes it does. So does other green leafy veggies that contain
chlorophyll.

Does an apple a day keep the doctor away?

Yes it does. There are many good things about apples. They
help reduce the risk of cancer. They also help lower
cholesterol. Who says that old sayings aren't true? As will
all things, take myths with a grain of salt. If you are
curious about a myth, do some research on it. You will be
surprised at how much information you will learn.