Debunking 10 toxic myths about food to help your relationship with it

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Kate Regan, a registered dietitian and nutritionist, who goes by the username @WholesomeChickNUtrition on TikTok, recently went viral for dispelling over 15 common myths about food that just aren’t true.

Most of us are guilty of having a toxic relationship with food, mostly stemming from insecurities and body image issues. So-called influencers on social media platforms with their rules about food and diet do nothing to make it easy.

So, Reagan’s video along with his competence in the field was a breath of fresh air when it went viral on the video platform.

Here are 10 false myths about food that we need to let go of to restore our relationship with it.

1. Dairy is not inflammatory:

Speaking to BuzzFeed, Regan explained that contrary to the popular myth about dairy, they can actually “have a neutral-to-beneficial effect on biomarkers of inflammation.”

However, it may not be so good for you if you have a milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

2. “Colostrum is a weird health phenomenon and you don’t need to partake in it.”

Colostrum is the first form of breast milk released by the mother’s glands, which contains immune components to help establish the baby’s immune system after birth. The internet has been led to believe that it can aid in skin regeneration, weight loss, and even anti-aging effects, prompting them to spend more on cow colostrum powder.

However, experts have disputed any benefits, noting that it contains only enough nutrients to sustain infants.

3. “It’s better to get your nutrition from green powder or 30 different supplements.”

According to Harvard Health, vitamins and minerals are more abundant in solid foods, while other micronutrients are also present, including hundreds of carotenoids, flavonoids and antioxidants.

4. “You’re probably not bloated because you have leaky gut, you’re probably not eating enough.”

“‘Leaky gut syndrome’ is a term commonly used in the wellness world even though it’s not a recognized medical diagnosis,” Kate told the outlet.

“Since bloating is considered a symptom of leaky gut, some people may think they’re struggling with that when, in fact, the more likely cause is either not eating enough food or a different No swearing,” he explained.

5. “Cheat days are basically planned riots.”

According to a 2022 Canadian study, the concept of “cheat days” fosters an unhealthy relationship with food, and is associated with “excessive eating disorder behaviors and psychopathology, including binge-eating.” “episodes” from

6. “White rice is no different than brown rice, so eat whatever rice you like.”

According to Healthline, apart from a “modest benefit,” brown rice outweighs white rice, the differences are not significant.

7. “Genetics account for up to 70 percent of your weight.”

People who stress about their spontaneous weight gain should not be so hard on themselves that they go long periods without eating or avoid eating altogether.

Researchers suggest that genetics make up about 70% to 80% of body weight, influencing a person’s appetite, satiety, metabolism, food cravings, obesity tendencies and more.

8. “You’re allowed to eat after 8 p.m. The body’s digestive system doesn’t just shut down.”

Kate explained that the doctor’s advice against eating and going straight to bed “is rooted in fat phobia and shames people who eat before bed.”

“Honoring your hunger, no matter the time of day, is essential to building trust and connection with your body,” she told the outlet. “Your digestive system doesn’t just shut down at a certain time of night.”

9. “BMI is a stupid way to measure health and self-worth.”

Critics describe the BMI method as a “poor, crude, primitive, and overrated proxy for health” because it takes into account muscle mass, bone density, overall body composition, and racial and gender differences. Not kept.

10. And finally, “It’s not really important to know what you weigh unless you’re going under anesthesia or your doctor needs to properly medicate.”