1. Carbs make you gain weight 

Contrary to many different theories throughout the years from programs like the Atkins diet, carbohydrates are not what’s making you gain weight. There is no question that white breads, pastas and doughnuts on a regular basis will heighten certain health risks like diabetes and heart disease, but there is no concrete evidence that carbohydrates alone can cause you to gain weight. In the end, simply eating too many calories in any group of the food chart can cause you to stack up the unwanted pounds.

Finding a balance in all food groups will help you avoid any sudden buildup of weight gain. Whatever you do, do not just cut out carbs like some people think you should. Carbohydrates are what fuel your body and help keep you energized throughout the day.

2. Calories eaten at night are more fattening than those eaten during the day

Again, this is very far from the truth. At the end of the day, calories are calories regardless of what time of the day they are consumed. If you are a late eater, eating a little earlier may make falling asleep at night a little easier, but it probably is not going to help you lose any weight. 

3. Radiation from the microwave can create dangerous compounds in your food

False. This was a thoroughly uplifting discovery to find out that this was just a health myth and not the truth. While certain rays like X-rays and gamma rays are cause for health concern, much lower levels of rays, like those found in microwaves, are not. Do be careful that you aren’t heating your food on surfaces like plastic, as that is a health hazard, but the microwave alone should not be a concern.

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