A registered dietitian shares 5 common myths about nutrition and food
"If you focus on portions and choose more complex carbs ... you should be in the clear," said Minno."This is not true at all. ... In fact, sometimes your frozen or canned options can be actually more nutritious," said Minno, adding that previous studies have shown that fresh vegetables can lose 15% to 55% of their Frozen fruits and vegetables are typically flash-frozen right on the spot, said Minno, which packs in a lot more of those vitamins and minerals.
Another plus? Frozen and canned vegetables are often much more affordable than their fresh counterparts, said Minno. So ditching this myth is good for your body and your wallet, too.These days, it seems like there are about a million different milk options available out there — from regular old cow's milk to soy, hemp, macadamia, pea and everything in between. Often, these "This one really comes down to preference," Minno added.
"Fats, most importantly mono and polyunsaturated fats, are really good for us," said Minno, adding that these fats can help protect our heart. That's because monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can help boost HDL, or good cholesterol, and olive oilHowever, there are certain fats we do want to avoid, Minno said.
According to the AHA, consuming 25 grams of soy protein per day can actually be heart protective, Minno said. Boost your soy protein intake by eating things like tofu, tempeh, soy milk and edamame.
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