[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/Nutrition-Stock2.jpeg” title_text=”Nutrition Stock2″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n
All foods are good foods in moderation and bad in excess. The key to eating right is to have a well-balanced diet of foods that fuel your body.<\/span><\/p>\n There are hundreds of diets out there that restrict certain food groups, calorie intake, and the timing of when you eat. On social media platforms, such as Tik Tok and Instagram, this can<\/span> cause confusing, contradicting and misinformation about the different food groups. It’s easy to be confused about what foods are and are not good for you, so let\u2019s debunk a few nutrition myths together!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Myth: Sugar is bad for you.” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Fruits, such as bananas contain natural sugars and other nutrients such as fiber and potassium. Sugar is a type of carbohydrate that your body uses as its main source of energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Natural sugars are better than added sugars, such as those found in candy and pastries. As we said earlier, it\u2019s all about healthy moderation.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Myth: Oranges are the only source of vitamin C. ” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n A single cup of chopped red peppers supplies three times the amount of vitamin C than an orange does. You can incorporate red pepper into your everyday meals by adding it as a pizza topping or by adding slices to your scrambled eggs in the morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Strawberries naturally have 31% more vitamin C per gram than oranges do. They also have the added benefit of promoting red blood cell formation. Add a delicious strawberry smoothie to your morning meal for a quick and effortless way to get more vitamin C in your diet. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Myth: You shouldn’t eat anything after 7 PM. ” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n This myth stems from the intermittent fasting diet which focuses on the timing of when you eat foods versus the types of foods you are eating. Intermittent fasting can work for some who are trying to lose weight, but it\u2019s not the best way to be healthy.<\/p>\n Instead, listen to your body and how it feels. If you feel hungry, have a snack, and avoid snacking out of boredom. It\u2019s healthy to eat at any time of the day so long as you\u2019re listening to your body’s hunger signals.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Myth: The sun is our only source of vitamin D ” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n The sun can give us a good amount of vitamin D while we are outdoors during the spring, summer, and fall. However, as it gets colder and we start to move indoors, it\u2019s harder to soak up the sun. Taking a vitamin D supplement during the winter months can help support you and your mood. Vitamin D can also be found naturally in fish such as salmon and tuna, egg yolks, and even mushrooms. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Myth: Low-fat and fat-free products are always healthier. ” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Low-fat and fat-free foods go through more processing than the normal alternatives do. During this process, they remove fats but often add more sugars and salts to make up for a loss in flavor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019re better off enjoying yogurt, nut butter, and all the cheesy goodness you desire.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Myth: Skinny always means you’re healthy. ” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n The size and shape of your body isn’t an indicator of how healthy or unhealthy you are. Instead of focusing on size and shape, you should focus on how your body feels. Fuel your body with the nutrients that make you feel good and avoid foods that cause you to feel bad, such as an upset stomach. All foods are good foods in moderation.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Conclusion” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”]Fuel your body with foods that make you feel good. It\u2019s important to eat a well-balanced diet that has different vitamins, minerals, and even fats. Filling your plate with a variety of colors is an effortless way to make sure you are getting a variety of nutrients.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n All foods are good foods in moderation and bad in excess. The key to eating right is to have a well-balanced diet of foods that fuel your body. There are hundreds of diets out there that restrict certain food groups, calorie intake, and the timing of when you eat. On social media platforms, such as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":301,"featured_media":7327,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[513,1],"tags":[23],"class_list":["post-7311","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-physical","category-wellness-blog","tag-nutrition"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/Nutrition-Stock2.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7PQJv-1TV","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7311","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/301"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7311"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7311\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7330,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7311\/revisions\/7330"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7327"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7311"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7311"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7311"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Myth: Sugar is bad for you.<\/h4>\n
Fact: Natural sugars help fuel your body.<\/h4>\n
Myth: Oranges are the only reliable source of vitamin C.<\/h4>\n
Fact: Many foods contain vitamin C.<\/h4>\n
Myth: You shouldn’t eat anything after 7 PM.<\/h4>\n
Fact: Eat when your body tells you to.<\/h4>\n
Myth: The sun is our only source of vitamin D.<\/h4>\n
Fact: You can get vitamin D from a variety of sources year-round.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
Myth: Low-fat and fat-free products are always healthier.<\/h4>\n
Fact: Less processed foods are often better.<\/h4>\n
Myth: Skinny always means you’re healthy.<\/h4>\n
Fact: Healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes.<\/h4>\n
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