LET'S BUST SOME MYTHS...

spinach is rich in iron. 

not true.

the fact that spinach is rich in iron derives from a mistake in a nutrition label from the 1920's. this myth was furtherly alimented by Popeye's adventures... but if Popeye ate bell peppers and broccoli he'd be much stronger.

bananas make you fat.

not true.

one banana has about 80 kcal and is rich in fiber. bananas also contain higher levels of glucose than the other fruits, but still, bananas don't make you fat. they are rich in potassium and much healthier than any protein or energy bar so you don't have anything to worry about. it is good that you limit their consumption due to their sugar content. sugar spikes the insulin especially on an empty stomach but if you have a banana with some greek yogurt for example, you are good to go! 

pineapple is a fat-burner

not true.

ok, let's make this clear once for all... there's no such food that burns fat! pineapple, like the bananas, is actually high in sugars and has a higher GI than the rest of the fruits. so draw your own conclusions. 

skipping meals makes you skinny

not true.

skipping meals actually slows down the metabolism and a slow metabolism is a good base for accumulating fat in the body. think of your body as a car... when it runs out of gasoline, it stops. keep feeding your body with small meals every 2-3 hours and it will keep burning.

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