Habitual Health

5 Nutrition Myths Debunked


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  • #1 Carbs make you fat
  • Misconceptions of macronutrient necessities
  • Types of carbs
  • Where carbs are found
  • Carbs as your main source of energy
  • When carb cycling would be appropriate
  • #2 Eating at night equals to weight gain
  • The behavior leads to weight gain, but calories don’t double after 7pm
  • Mindless eating
  • Becoming aware of your triggers & what causes you to eat late night
  • #3 Sugar is bad for you
  • Processed sugar VS natural sugar
  • Sugar free & diet products
  • How to know if something is processed
  • Binge/restrict cycle
  • #4 You need to detox
  • Your body has built in detox system
  • Results you get when detoxing (caloric deficit)
  • Missing out on key nutrients when you detox
  • Why people tend to feel good after a detox
  • Your bathroom habits determine the health of your detox system
  • Detoxing doesn’t change fundamental habits
  • Brief discussion of elimination diet
  • #5 Fasting is a good way to lose weight
  • The benefits of fasting
  • Fasting should not be used for weight loss
  • Personal experiences with fasting
  • Using fasting to disassociate your current relationship to food
  • It always comes down to an energy balance when you’re gaining or losing weight


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Habitual HealthBy Rachel & Jessie