3 Common Myths About Nutrition
MYTH 1 ❌ Calories In vs Calories Out is the only thing that matters
💁♀️ Whilst it’s true that calories are one of most important metrics of your diet .. they’re definitely NOT the only thing to focus on !!
The breakdown of your macronutrients is equally important - as each macronutrient plays a different role within the body
For example .. if someone’s diet only consisted of carbohydrates - then many parts of their body would begin to shut down (due to a deficiency in protein and fats)
Which is why you need to focus on consuming a balance of each macronutrient so your body can function at it’s best ✅
MYTH 2 ❌ Specialised Diets (such as Keto, Intermittent Fasting etc) are superior to Regular Diets
💁♀️ Here’s the thing .. virtually ALL diets work - AS LONG AS - you’re compliant with them !!
Therefore .. you may find certain diets work better for YOU (based on your personal preferences and lifestyle)
But don’t be fooled into thinking there’s a “magic diet” .. just make sure the approach you choose is sustainable for YOU ✅
NOTE: The only exception to this is if you have some type of medical condition and require a specialised diet as treatment (like my son who was diagnosed with celiac’s disease)
MYTH 3 ❌ All diets are evil and unsustainable
The purpose of a diet is to achieve a specific outcome (this shouldn’t be confused for a general eating plan)
If you’re happy with where you’re currently at and don’t feel the need to change - then maybe following a diet isn’t right for you and you’d be better following a more flexible approach
But if you’re someone that has a specific goal that you’d like to achieve - then you need a plan to you get there !!
Keep in mind .. that DOESN’T mean it has to ruin your life - but it does mean you need to have some sort of strategy in place to help you achieve your goal ✅