5 Food Myths That You Should Stop Believing

Following the latest food and diet trends is like trying to figure out which reality TV star is feuding with the next.

It’s nearly impossible to keep up.

One month, a certain diet is all the rage. The next, it’s cutting this ingredient and detoxing with that.

With so much conflicting information out there, it’s no wonder you have a hard time knowing which foods are actually good for you and which ones are not.

Sorry, juice fans, but this one is busted. You’re better off eating an actual piece of fruit or serving of vegetables than gulping it down in beverage form.

“The main difference here is that with juice, you add a lot of calories all at once because of added sugars,” Habekoss says. “With a piece of fruit or a vegetable, you tend to feel a little fuller because there are additional healthy nutrients like fiber that you’re also ingesting.”

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