Four Myths About Food

You've heard the myth as to avoid eating meat that was burned because it will make you closer to cancer? Or eat less eggs, high protein foods will only make a kidney problem, or actually potatoes are not good for our health?

From what we hear, often times there will be other people who argue with another fact that will increasingly make us confused, for example, about the potato, which is said to make us even more easy to be fat, while there are people who say potatoes could actually help we are so much thinner?

Where the hell is actually true? Sometimes both are true, except that there are certain requirements that must be met before the conditions had been sought or avoided may occur. So, let us examine together the right conditions like what the hell?

Myth One: High Protein Foods Dangerous For Kidney

What is the cause of this myth?

In 1983, researchers found that by consuming more protein will make GFR or "Glomerural Filtratoin Rate" alias filtering velocity of blood in the kidneys increased. This discovery, according to the researchers, saying that your kidneys are in a condition

work hard, and consequently stress the kidneys.

But .. Is that true?

Nearly two decades ago, a researcher from the Netherlands found that indeed the food with high protein content will increase the GFR, but not that interfere with employment effects kidney or kidney burden. Even in reality, no study has linked high consumption of protein (even up to 2.5 grams per kilogram of body weight) with impaired kidney health

So, Like What?

In essence, direct protein content according to your target weight. For example, your weight is 100kg, and want to come down to 90kg, then arrange for your protein intake is 180 grams (two times the target weight, divided by 1000). But if for example you weight 75 pounds, and you want to get 90 kg of body weight, then see to it that your protein intake is also 180 grams!

Myth Two: Sweet Potatoes Better Than Potato!

What is the cause of this myth?

The problem is that more Americans eat potatoes that have been processed, for example: fried potatoes, or potato chips, and potato consumption is ultimately associated with increased risk of obesity and diabetes. While sweet potatoes, which are usually eaten whole, revered as a nutrient-rich foods and has a glycemic index lower than the potatoes!

But .. Is that true?

Sweet Potato and proved to have levels of nutrients when compared, will instead complement each other. For example, sweet potatoes are rich in fiber and vitamin A, but the potatoes contain essential minerals such as iron, magnesium and high potassium. Whereas if you talk about glycemic index, sweet potatoes are lower, but usually eaten with potatoes with toppings such as cheese, sour cream, or butter. All of these toppings contain fat, which in the end will push glycemic index

So, Like What?

Not that sweet potato is better, which is important, form of potatoes you eat it like what, whether you choose a whole baked potato? Or processed potatoes such as potato chips or fries, which proved a bad thing?

Myth Three: Red Meat Causes Cancer

What is the cause of this myth?

In a study in 1986, researchers from Japan found that rats that were fed "heterocyclic amines", a compound that occurs when meat is cooked very well at high temperatures, has the growth of cancer cells. Since then, many studies appeared concerning the possibility of a link between meat and cancer.

But .. Is that true?

Actually, there are no studies showing a direct relationship between red meat consumption and cancer. The study is actually still far from the valid, because the data is retrieved only shows the tendency of one's diet, and health conditions that arise from this diet. Not that simple to conclude that there directly.

So, Like What?

Do not be afraid to bake, or eat satay, burgers or steak! Moreover, to force myself not to eat meat at all. Still safe, just throw away the parts that burnt in the sate or burgers or steaks you, before you eat

Myth Four: Salt Cause High Blood Pressure

What is the cause of this myth?

In 1940, researchers from Duke University, named Walter Kempner, MD, became famous for his success in treating a patient with high blood pressure by reducing salt levels in food. Thus concluded that by reducing salt, high blood pressure can be decreased.

But .. Is that true?

The discovery and study large-scale reset the latter is in fact shown that in fact there is no reason for people with normal blood pressure to keep their sodium intake. Whereas if you have high blood pressure, chances are, you are people with extra sensitivity to salt. As a result, if you reduce the salt, then the high blood patients would be more helpful!

During the past 20 years, people with high blood pressure do not have to lower salt intake, only to replace salt in foods that contain lots of potassium. Why? because in fact the balance between the two minerals that are more important. Even a researcher from the Netherlands successfully observed that the low potassium consumption, has the same effect as the impact of high salt consumption.

So, Like What?

In essence, try changing your consumption of foods high in potassium, which you can accomplish by eating lots of vegetables, fruits and nuts. Eg spinach, broccoli, bananas, potatoes and most nuts, or soy containing high potassium!