[T]here’s a lot of culinary misinformation out there that could potentially spoil your supper. Want to separate the myths from the facts? To set the record straight, we’ve debunked some of the most common foodie misconceptions.
20. Raw vegetables are healthier than cooked vegetables
You may have heard that cooking vegetables is a sure-fire way to destroy the nutrients they contain …. Studies have proven that cooking some vegetables allows our bodies to better absorb their nutrients and antioxidants.
15. KFC uses genetically engineered chickens
For decades, rumours have been swirling that KFC uses genetically engineered chickens to make its products. However, there’s no truth to this at all.
7. MSG is bad for you
The idea that [monosodium glutamate] is bad for our health is not only inaccurate, but rooted in a racist term coined in 1968: Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, a so-called malady that blamed Chinese restaurants and MSG for causing diners to develop symptoms like palpitations and numbness
4. You should drink eight glasses of water a day
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There’s no one-size-fits-all guideline we should follow – other than if you’re thirsty, have a drink!
1. Sugar makes kids hyperactive
[T]he idea that sugar causes hyperactivity was disproven years ago.
