Myth # 2: Eating Less Guarantees Losing Weight
Myth about dieting #2 says that to lose weight, we must reduce portion size. Though this intention makes sense, it is not always necessary. You can enjoy some food without restricting your portion size.
On the other hand, you may think that eating just a little bit of unhealthy food is OK, and you will not gain weight. This is not true. Even a tiny amount of unhealthy food will contribute to weight gain.
Using a previously described potatoes/pasta example, I can tell you that you may gain weight eating just a 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes, but DO NOT gain weight eating even 2 cups of pasta.
Why? Because their ability to increase blood sugar levels is not the same. As a general rule, blood sugar increases after consuming a certain KIND of food and not a certain AMOUNT of food. When we eat food that increases blood sugar significantly, a bigger amount of hormone Insulin is produced by the pancreas. This leads to creating a fat depot, which you don’t want.
Next time, when you eat healthy food that has Low or Medium Glycemic Index, don’t worry about your portion size. However, when you are going to grab just a tiny mini sweet cookie, potato chips, or popcorn, think twice. This small mistake may destroy all your previous efforts and dismiss the results you’ve already achieved. Isn’t it too pitiful?
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