5. Fruits should be eaten without the peel
Some experts strongly suggest that people remove the peel when eating fruits because there are always some fertilizers and pesticides remaining on the peel which can be very harmful to human health. They also claim that most of the vitamins are stored in the flesh of the fruits.
This is indeed not as correct as it sounds. In fact the peel of some of fruits like blueberries, grapes, guava, and kumquat contain more anti-oxidants such as anthocyanin pigments, tannins, and catechins than in the pulp or flesh. Blue or purple color fruit peels are rich in anthocyanidin glycosides, while yellow color fruits have xanthin, carotenes, and lutein pigments. The major components of these pigments are present just underneath the skin.
Besides, the peel is low in calories, sugar, and fats, and is free from cholesterol. It adds to the bulk of the food and helps cut down on overall food intake.
6. Unskinned chicken ruins your health
It's hard to resist a yummy roasted chicken skin. However, experts say that the skin gives you fat and only meat without the skin can provide healthy protein. This makes many hesitate when facing a delicious roast chicken.
However, the fat loaded in the chicken skin is limited and can only be seen under a microscope. Only 2.5 grams of fat are in 340 grams of chicken skin, and more than 55% of them are 'good fats'- the unsaturated fats that can protect your heart.
7. Fried food is too fatty
Usually, fried food is one of the most avoided foods if you are on a diet and trying to keep fit. The good news is that it is not as fatty as you think.
The process of frying food is actually a process of dewatering and when the water has been driven out, a layer of protection will form over the food and prevent further oil absorption. Therefore, frying food in hot oil with a temperature of 190 degrees Centigrade will help to prevent oil absorption. It's less harmful to eat fried food when combined with vegetables.
8. Eat as much fiber as you can
Fiber has now become a big hit lately as many food manufacturers are promoting various products rich in fibers. But, like fats, there are good fibers and bad fibers. Recent researches show that the fibers in processed foods lack vitamins and minerals and therefore don't help much to maintain health.
9. Olive oil can't be heated
Many mistakenly believe that if cooked, the nutrients in olive oil will degrade. Well, no worries about that.
Olive oil is actually heat-resistant and the nutrients loaded in it are stable, as long as the temperature is lower than 207 degrees.
10. Drinking wine can help digestion
It's widely believed that wine can improve one's digestion. This is, in fact, totally wrong. Alcoholic beverages will not only damage the stomach, but also will make your blood absorb much more toxins.
