With the internet revolution, everyone seems to be an expert about eating disorders. The moment there is a talk about dieting, losing weight, everyone has a say. This gives rise to various myths as some people add their own bit to the available information while others may have the wrong information. Due to this, there are various food myths that are misguiding people. Some of them are:

• French fries give you acne- There has been no clear evidence stating that eating French fries can give people acnes. However, touching your skin with the oily fingers, after gorging on to French fries may actually be the reason. This is because oily skin can be the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, which gives rise to pimples. If the skin is already sensitive and infected with bacteria, oily hands may aggravate the situation. However, it’s important to note that consumption of French fries do not cause acne. Wash your hands with soap; the moment you are done with the French fries, rest assured that you won’t have a pimple outbreak.   But yeah, all that oil can make you put on weight.
• White flour has chemicals- Yes they do, but that does not mean that they will kill you. Flour is naturally white which occurs due to oxidation. Adding some bleach to them, gives white appearance. However, the bleaching agent used is FDA approved and can be safely consumed.
• To get rid of your spectacles, eat carrots- Carrots are a rich source of vitamin A, a nutrient that is beneficial for the eye. However, all sorts of eye weaknesses do not occur due to deficiency of vitamin A. Eating carrot are good for the eye, but it does not guarantee a specs free life.
• You put on more weight if you eat after dark- This happens only because people tend to over eat when they have dinner. As long as you watch what you eat, you will not put on weight.

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