It seems that almost every month a new food scare or story breaks in the press – but how much truth is there behind them? We de-bunk some of the most common myths.
By Hilary Pereira
Salt is bad for you
In fact, we all need some salt in our diet. The sodium in salt is helps control the amount of water in the body and maintain a normal in the blood.
Eating too many eggs give you high cholesterol
The cholesterol found in eggs doesn’t contribute greatly to blood cholesterol levels, which are most often raised by ea
Foods labelled ‘low fat’ are good for you
While they’re undoubtedly better for you than foods that are high in saturated fat, the downside h
Some foods are ‘superfoods’
In fact, no one food has earned the label of ‘superfood’ as endorsed by any experts in nutrition.
Potatoes are fattening
Nope, it’s the way they’re cooked that can make them a bit of an indulgence.
Ketchup is bad for you
In fact, because ketchup is made with cooked tomatoes, it contains higher levels of lycopene, a substance that helps cut the risk of heart disease an
Cheese gives you nightmares
Cheese contains tryptophan – a substance that can help reduce stress and actually induce a good night’s sleep.
Bottled water is better than tap water
Not true, at least not in the UK where the quality and purity of tap water is very high.
Tea and coffee contain the same amount of caffeine
In fact, coffee – whether instant or ground – contains higher levels of caffeine.