Should I believe grandmother’s advice?

You can’t eat eggs every day.

Wrong, you can use them every day – and hard-boiled, and in a bag, and as “fried eggs” or omelet. They are simply “stuffed” with vitamins and contain a protein that is maximally balanced in amino acids. But in case of diseases of the gallbladder, one should refrain from eating eggs.

Garlic is good for blood circulation

Right. It has a cholesterol regulating effect and promotes blood thinning through its constituent alliin. If you consume it regularly a day in a wedge (raw or “in a dish”), garlic will have an excellent protective effect on your cardiovascular system.

Eating carrots means getting a tan faster.

False, carrots have no effect on skin color. But this does not mean that it is useless: rich in beta-carotene, it is a great antioxidant and slows down the aging process.

Wine is good for health

Right. Wine thins the blood, which is very beneficial for the arteries. But in order for the effect to be really effective, you should not drink either too much or too little: men are supposed to have 100-200 g of natural dry wine for a meal, women need 100 g. Attention! The use should be daily. If you only “indulge in wine” on weekends, it will not bring any particular benefit (unless pleasure).

Pineapple makes you lose weight

It is not true, for a very long time it was believed that one of its constituents – bromelain – is a kind of fat burner. But today the beneficial effect of pineapple is known for sure: it helps the digestion process.

Cod liver promotes growth

Right. It is one of the best sources of vitamins. In particular, the vitamin D it contains is responsible for the thickening of calcium. Currently, this oil can be consumed not in a “barbaric” way, but in gelatin capsules. Not so disgusting.

Honey softens the throat and soothes coughs

Right. Honey has antiseptic and emollient properties thanks to one of its constituents – formic acid. If you have a sore throat, suck on some honey or put a teaspoon of honey in a glass of hot milk or herbal infusion.

Soup promotes growth

Wrong. This is not to say that soup somehow affects the growth process, but it helps to balance nutrition, as it is rich in minerals, fiber, vitamins … Besides, soup is a great way to get a child to eat vegetables.

Prunes are the enemy of constipation

Right. Prunes perfectly regulate the advancement of food. We need from 30 to 35 grams of prunes every day, but we most often do not use a single gram.

Fish is good for memory

False, although the fish is rich in phosphorus, it does not have the slightest effect on memory. However, nutritionists advise eating fish at least three times a week.

Spinach contains iron

Right. He is the champion among fresh vegetables in terms of iron content: about 5 mg per 200 g. However, one should not forget that plant-based iron is absorbed by our body worse than that which is contained, for example, in fresh meat.

Sweet and warm drinks help you fall asleep

Wrong. Having tea in the evening is, rather, just an established custom. With a sweet and warm drink, you will surely relax. But only if nothing bothers you. Stress and the associated insomnia are unlikely to be fooled.

The more you drink, the more you lose weight.

It is not true, water helps to eliminate toxins and toxins from the body, but not extra pounds at all.

You drink a lot while eating – you get fat

Wrong. However, drinking with meals is not recommended. The liquid interferes with the normal absorption of food, diluting the gastric juice. It is best to drink before or after meals.

Teine is more exciting than caffeine

Wrong. “Theine” and “caffeine” are different names for the same alkaloid. However, it is true that a cup of tea contains less of it than a cup of coffee.

You shouldn’t drink wine while on a diet.

Wrong. One or two glasses a day will not hurt you. Champagne is also allowed, but strong alcoholic drinks are strictly prohibited.

Fruit juice doesn’t make you fat

Wrong. Most juices are high in sugar and also increase appetite. A liter of grape juice contains about 1100 calories, and a liter of apple juice contains about 900.