Meats are not fattening diet

False, because there are no serious studies that prove this condition, and it is essential the amount and type of meat consumed in order to assess this with certainty.

What is the relationship of egg cholesterol?

Egg is a food rich in cholesterol, especially the yolk. There are many studies indicating that egg cholesterol does not alter blood cholesterol values, so you can eat three or four times a week even if your cholesterol level is above normal levels.

Can you eat fried foods?

Yes, eaten occasionally they do harm, but the important thing is not to abuse them, fried food increases the amount of calories consumed, which can cause weight gain, further abuse in the consumption of fried is responsible for the formation of gallstones and cholesterol buildup in arteries. Never reuse oil that has left over, because this becomes a poor quality fat,  changes the composition of the type of fat that form the oil.

Can I use unrestricted olive oil?

This contains the same amount of calories than other oils. The difference lies in the type of fat that make it up, because this is very saturated and prevents plaque formation in arteries. Therefore it is considered a healthy oil, but do not abuse their consumption, since too much can cause accumulation of calories, which translates into excess weight.

Do not mix milk with fruit?

There is no serious study that has found a reason not to do this mix. The only explanation is that the mixture, for example, a juice in milk, this increased production of gas or bloating in the abdomen, probably due to the milk, but not mixing.

Is it bad to mix flour?

This is a myth that has no scientific basis. The mixture of flour (rice and potatoes) has no mystery, the problem is with adequate knowledge, depending on age, weight, height and physical condition of each individual.

Does the avocado lowers cholesterol?

As the avocado contains many unsaturated fats, helps eliminate or regulate the level of blood cholesterol and promotes the formation of good cholesterol called HDL. This cholesterol is responsible for transporting cholesterol to the liver, where it is eliminated through the bile.

In any case, what is needed today to make science more widely that belies those relationships is wrong and yet are attributed to food and its influence on health and human behavior.

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