4 Myths That May Be Affecting Your Waistline

Every day, we are tempted to try another weight loss product or fad diet. In fact, daily, we engage in thoughts that may not be conducive to our weight-loss goals. These thoughts are communicated to us via media and what celebrities do to lose weight, or by manufacturers who want us to continue to buy their products. In my practice, I am debunking myths and setting the record straight. Here, I am sharing with you four diet myths that may be doing more harm than good.

Myths Affecting Your Waistline

Myths Affecting Your Waistline

1 of 4 1. A Gluten-Free Diet Will Help Me Lose Weight Due to the recent onslaught of media stories showcasing celebrities who have lost weight and claim they did so because of a gluten-free diet, many people believe that removing gluten from their diet will automatically lead to weight loss. A gluten-free diet isn't necessarily healthier: If you simply replace processed, gluten-containing foods with processed, gluten-free foods, you're still consuming just as many calories, fat, and sugars in the form of refined carbohydrates. In some cases, you may be consuming more calories: Food manufacturers add in fats and sugars to replace the loss of texture and taste that gluten provides. However, switching to a gluten-free diet when medically necessary can be healthy, if you replace processed carbs with beans, legumes, vegetables, and other whole foods. Otherwise, enjoy your whole-grain sandwich.

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