Everyday Food Myths You Need to Stop Believing

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36) Carbs Are Fattening

Another type of food we mistakenly associate with weight gain are carbs. Now more than ever, carbs are being painted as the bad guy in the diet bubble of Paleo, Keto and other low-carb diets that shun grains and legumes. The truth is, there are plenty of people in the world who regularly consume high-quality whole grains and legumes, and guess what, they're not fat! Some cultures even live to be 100+ years living off these foods. The key is balance and sticking to whole-grain, unprocessed carbs. Don't remove them from your diet if you don't have to.