My mother always says fresh food is best, my friend insists that carbohydrates are bad, and my boyfriend claims oysters are aphrodisiacs, but as it turns out, all these claims are wrong. According to a report by Australia's WA TODAY on the 16th, the "myths" about nine foods have been debunked. 1. Oysters are aphrodisiacs
Wrong. Oysters contain no secret chemical compounds that act as aphrodisiacs. They do contain zinc, which is beneficial for men, but it does not increase libido. 2. Long-life milk is full of chemicals
Wrong. It's commonly believed that a long shelf life is due to preservatives, but that's not the case for milk. Milk is heated to a high temperature of 135 degrees and then rapidly cooled, which effectively sterilizes it and preserves all its minerals. So, long-life milk is just as nutritious... 3. Light olive oil is low-calorie
Wrong. The term "light" here refers to the pale color, not a low-fat content. Light olive oil is still oil; it's just lighter in color and has nothing to do with its fat content. 4. You shouldn't refreeze thawed meat
Wrong. But you must be very careful. Only meat thawed in a refrigerator below 5°C can be refrozen to prevent the growth of bacteria that cause food poisoning. However, in this process, meat juices will still be lost. 5. Carbohydrates make you gain weight
Wrong. Carbohydrates only lead to weight gain when you consume too many calories. Refined carbohydrates, like white flour, are quickly converted into sugar in your body, making you feel hungry soon after. So, whether you gain weight depends on the type of carbohydrates you choose. 6. Fresh vegetables are better than frozen ones
Wrong. Many frozen vegetables are more nutritious than fresh ones because they are frozen shortly after being picked, which preserves most of their vitamins and minerals. However, if frozen vegetables are cooked for too long, vitamins can be lost. 7. Eat more vegetables when dining out
It depends on how the vegetables are prepared. Some vegetarian dishes are high in fat, especially fried ones, those with cheese, and those made into pastries. Lean meat, on the other hand, is not high in fat. 8. Don't eat after 7 PM
It's not about when you eat, but what you eat. If you consume too many calories, you will definitely gain weight. Late-night snacks can easily lead to excessive calorie intake, so it's better to develop a regular habit of three meals a day... 9. Fat-free means zero calories
Wrong. In fact, many fat-free foods have a higher calorie content than regular foods. High-sugar foods are just as high in calories as high-fat foods. You need to check the nutritional labels of fat-free products.