In today's age of information, rumors about healthy eating are rife, making it difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood. Today, we're going to debunk some of the healthy eating myths that you may be exposed to every day, or even believe in.
Let's talk about the popular belief that drinking tea scrapes oil. Many people believe that a cup of tea after a meal can relieve oiliness and help digestion. But in fact, although the tea polyphenols and other components contained in tea have the effects of antioxidant and blood lipids, they cannot directly "scrape the oil". Drinking too much tea may lead to stomach upset and affect your health.
Let's talk about the combination of cephalosporin and wine. Some of you may have heard the idea that cephalosporin antibiotics are not in conflict with alcohol and are safe to use. However, this is a very dangerous misconception. In fact, the combination of cephalosporin antibiotics and alcohol may cause headaches, nausea, heart palpitations, etc., and in severe cases, even damage liver function and be life-threatening.
Then, let's look at the rice in the self-heating rice. Some people question whether the rice in this convenient and fast food has been specially treated and is no longer "real rice". Actually, the rice in self-heating rice is indeed real rice, but it is processed through processes such as dehydration, puffing, etc., so that it can self-heat and cook thoroughly in a short time. This processing process does not affect the nutritional content of the rice, and consumers can eat it with confidence.
Regarding cherries, some people say that eating too much can lead to iron poisoning. This view is also incorrect. Cherries are not high in iron, and normal consumption will not cause iron poisoning. However, cherries contain a high amount of sugar, and excessive consumption may increase the blood sugar burden, and diabetics especially need to pay attention to controlling their intake.
Let's take a look at the question of whether eating melon seeds is equivalent to drinking oil. Melon seeds do contain higher fat, but their fats are mainly unsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial to the body. Moreover, the fat content in melon seeds is much lower than that of the same amount of vegetable oil. Therefore, eating melon seeds in moderation will not cause negative health effects.
That's it for our five healthy eating myths. Hopefully, this article will help you look at diet scientifically and avoid being misled by misinformation. Remember, the key to a healthy diet is not to pursue a magic food or method, but to eat it in a balanced and moderate amount.
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