There are so many health myths out there it’s hard to know what to believe anymore. Like cold weather automatically means you are going to get sick, or you have to wait 30 minutes after eating to swim. Well like most things, these aren't true.
Here are some popular and some not so popular health myths out there.
1) You should always eat the crust off your bread because it’s full of vitamins.
Actually for whatever reason this is true! The baking process produces antioxidants in the bread’s crust. But…before you go out and buy a loaf of bread, remember whole wheat is still the healthiest choice.
2) Gum stays in your stomach for 7 years.
So False: NO it doesn’t stay in your stomach for 7 years. Yes you can’t digest gum as easily as some other foods, but if you swallow a piece of gum, it will pass naturally through your system in a few days
3) An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Yes apples are super duper good for you, and they should be in your diet, but blueberries are actually way better for you. They are loaded with way more fiber and antioxidants your body needs than apples.
4) Warm milk helps you fall asleep.
Surprisingly false: I was surprised because one mug of hot chocolate can knock me out. Milk does contain tryptophan (an amino acid that makes you sleepy) but you would have to drink gallons of milk to see any effect.
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