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Five False Food Facts
Are all the things we hear about food true?
Myth #3: Oily foods cause acne
Some people believe chocolate causes acne too, but not direct link exists between greasy or sugary foods and acne.
Those annoying red spots appear when dead skin cells or an oily substance blocks pores. A poor diet however, does affect one’s general heath, so replacing junk food with healthy food can help acne.
Myth #4: Fresh produce is more nutritious than frozen produce
Fresh fruit and vegetables are definitely tastier than frozen ones! But if they’ve traveled a long distance to get to your mouth, they have likely lost some nutrients along the way.
Frozen produce may contain more nutrients but may also contain additional ingredients like salt and sugar. Your best bet for a healthy snack is locally produced, fresh fruit and vegetables.
Myth #5: Chewing gum stays in the stomach for years
The stomach, indeed, can’t digest the stuff that makes gum chewy. But that doesn’t mean gum stays in your gut for several years; rather, it simply leaves as waste. While swallowing gum isn’t harmful, it’s not healthy either, so don’t swallow it too often.