1. Sugar Causes Diabetes
The most common nutrition myth is probably the misconception that sugar
causes diabetes. If you have diabetes, you do need to watch your sugar and
carbohydrate intake, with the help of your Registered Dietitian, to properly
manage your blood sugar level. However, if you do not have diabetes, sugar
intake will not cause diabetes. So far, a diet high in calories, being
overweight and an inactive lifestyle are the main risk factors for Type 2
diabetes.
2. All Fats are bad
The fact is we all need fats. Fats help nutrient absorption, nerve
transmission and maintain cell membrane integrity just to name a few
functions. However, when consumed in excessive amounts, fats contribute to
weight gain, heart disease and certain types of cancers. Not all fats are
created equal. Some fats promote our health positively while some increase
our risk for heart disease. It is a long-held nutrition myth that all fats
are bad. The key is to replace bad fats (saturated fats and trans fats) with
good fats (monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats) in our diet.

3. Brown Sugar is better than White Sugar
The brown sugar sold at the stores is actually white granulated sugar with
added molasses. Yes, brown sugar contains minute amounts of minerals. But
unless you eat a gigantic portion of brown sugar everyday - the mineral
content difference between brown sugar and white sugar is absolutely
insignificant. The idea that brown and white sugar have big differences is
another common nutrition myth.

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