If they refer to fresh vegetables just picked from the fields, this statement is perfectly correct. However, the vegetables we actually eat are rarely that fresh; they are usually stored for several days, during which their vitamins gradually degrade. In contrast, ultra-rapidly frozen vegetables can retain more vitamins because they are frozen immediately after being picked, which effectively prevents the loss of vitamins.
2. Mineral water is absolutely safe to drink
Many people say mineral water is rich in minerals and is more beneficial to the human body.
However, mineral water can also be contaminated by harmful substances from the soil (such as mercury and cadmium). Recently, Dutch scientists analyzed 68 different brands of bottled mineral water from 16 countries and found that mineral water is more susceptible to contamination by dangerous microorganisms and bacteria, containing far more pathogenic microorganisms than one might imagine. Although these bacteria may not pose a great threat to healthy people, for those with weaker immune systems, the bacteria in bottled mineral water can be quite dangerous. 3. Drinking coffee is harmful to health
Coffee can lead to the loss of calcium in the body, but this can be compensated for by adding milk to the coffee. In fact, coffee is beneficial to the human body as it stimulates brain cells and has a refreshing effect. If you feel groggy and mentally sluggish after waking up in the morning, drink a cup of coffee, and your mind will immediately clear up. As long as you don't overindulge or become addicted to coffee, and drink it with milk, it will not harm your health. 4. Brown bread is whole wheat bread
Health-conscious people are often misled by the color of food: brown bread is considered a healthier and more nutritious food. What they don't realize is that bakers often add food coloring when baking bread, giving brown bread a more tempting color to buy. Therefore, brown bread is not the same as whole wheat bread. When buying whole wheat bread, it's best to check the label.
5. Buttered toast is healthier than french fries
At one time, everyone knew that french fries in fast food are high in calories, so they turned to what seemed like a healthier option: toast. However, to make toast taste better, many people spread butter on it. In fact, compared to french fries, buttered toast has very little difference in fat content. They also contain almost the same amount of starch, protein, and minerals. Moreover, french fries are relatively richer in vitamin C, so buttered toast is not healthier than french fries. 6. A breakfast of cereal is more filling than toast
Cereal contains diced fruit, walnuts, raisins, and is often served with milk, appearing more substantial. However, in terms of calories, it's not much different from toast with jam. But people who eat cereal usually have lower blood sugar levels, and the higher the sugar content in the cereal, the less likely it is to make you feel hungry. Therefore, toast with jam is actually more filling. 7. Glucose can keep a person in an excellent state
Although the "lightning energy" provided by glucose can make a person mentally alert and energetic for a short time, this energy is quickly depleted, and a person may even feel hungrier than before. 8. Fruits not sprayed with pesticides don't need to be washed
Even organic fruits should be carefully washed with water before eating. Insect eggs on the fruit peel (such as on strawberries or apples) are invisible. If fruit is not washed before eating, it is easy to be infected by bacteria.
9. Sweeteners help with weight loss
Many people know that eating sugar can lead to weight gain, so using sweeteners instead of sugar can help us lose weight. However, research shows that all sweeteners (especially saccharin) accelerate the secretion of insulin, which in turn makes you more dependent on sugar. 10. Salad is extremely beneficial to health
This is probably because salad is low in calories, so it is favored by many people. Salad contains up to 80% water, but the nutrients the human body absorbs from salad are actually very low. Moreover, most women should not eat too much salad. Because women's constitutions are generally on the cold side, eating too much salad can lead to poor metabolism, poor blood circulation, irregular menstruation, dull skin, and even wrinkles. In addition, many vegetables have high nitrate content, mainly from fertilizers used in growing them, and its potential danger should not be underestimated.
11. Eating at night will ruin your figure
If this view were correct, then 99% of people on Earth would be overweight. In fact, you only gain weight when you eat too much and too full at night. If you don't consume too many calories at night, you won't have a problem with being overweight. However, note that eating too late or having a habit of having a midnight snack can indeed burden the stomach and easily lead to sleep disorders. 12. Butter has more calories than margarine
The calorie content of butter and margarine is the same. In fact, the calorie content of some margarine products is not only not lower than that of regular butter, but their unsaturated fatty acid content is higher, which can more easily lead to an increase in cholesterol levels in the body! 13. Darker eggs are more nutritious than lighter eggs
Dark color is often synonymous with health and high nutritional value, but the color of an eggshell is only related to the breed of the hen. The nutritional value of an egg depends entirely on the hen's health and the quality of the feed it is given daily. 14. Enzymes in tropical fruits help with weight loss
How wonderful it would be if that were true; we could just eat pineapple and papaya to lose weight. But in fact, the enzymes in tropical fruits support protein digestion, allowing food to be better absorbed by the body, but body fat is not burned. Therefore, weight loss cannot be achieved through enzymes.
15. Honey has low calories and helps with weight loss?
If you pin your hopes on honey for weight loss, you will likely be disappointed. In fact, 100 grams of honey contains 303 calories, while 100 grams of sugar contains 399 calories. The former's calorie content is only slightly lower than the latter. However, in terms of potassium, zinc, and copper content, honey is more nutritious than sugar. 16. Eating potatoes leads to weight gain
Many people consider potatoes to be a food that easily causes weight gain, but this is not the case. Potatoes contain starch, but their water content is as high as over 70%, and the actual starch content is only about 20%. They also contain dietary fiber that creates a feeling of fullness. Therefore, using them as a staple food not only doesn't easily lead to weight gain but can also have a weight-loss effect! The reason potatoes are seen as a fattening food is entirely due to improper traditional cooking methods, turning perfectly good potatoes into french fries or potato chips. A medium-sized baked potato without oil contains only a few hundred calories, but when made into french fries, its calorie content can exceed 200 kcal. What makes you fat is not the potato itself, but the oil it absorbs. Those who have cooked potatoes and beef know that potatoes have a strong ability to absorb oil.
17. Brown sugar is more beneficial than white sugar
Brown sugar and white sugar are both extracted from sugarcane or sugar beets. The production process of brown sugar is slightly simpler than that of white sugar, and it contains more glucose and fiber, and it releases energy faster and has a higher absorption rate. However, the sugar content and calories of brown sugar are almost the same as white sugar. Moreover, brown sugar is not as sweet as white sugar, so people tend to add more of it when drinking tea or coffee. Therefore, brown sugar can sometimes be more dangerous than white sugar. 18. Raw vegetables are healthier
Many vegetables are indeed healthier when eaten raw because that best preserves their nutrients. However, not all vegetables are suitable for eating raw. For example, potatoes, beans, and eggplants contain toxic substances and must be cooked thoroughly before consumption. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, but the human body can only absorb sufficient vitamin A from them when fat is consumed at the same time.
19. Drinking alcohol can warm the body
Although a person may feel warm all over after drinking a glass of alcohol, this is just an illusion. In reality, the body's temperature does not rise but falls. This is because the fine blood vessels under the skin dilate rapidly due to alcohol consumption, and the blood cools faster due to the increased surface area, causing the body temperature to drop.