"FoodMyth" news and stories

I recently read a revealing article from Parade magazine that uncovers common food myths. Some of them were shocking. Do people really think that margarine is healthier than butter? Although butter contains saturated fats that raise cholesterol, margarine is loaded with trans fats. Unfortunately, my parents believed this myth; and, just recently, over the past few years I have begun to discover the many different delicious creamy butters that exist.

A myth that I believed prior to reading this article was that fresh fruits and vegetables are healthier than frozen ones. In some cases, you can get more nutrients from frozen fruits and vegetables. This depends on how old the "fresh" produce really is. After being harvested, fresh fruit can spend many days being sorted through and shipped to markets. Fluctuations in light and temperature affect the nutrients in produce. On the other hand, the negative effects of canned and frozen produce have to do with its taste, texture, and additives.

Another revealing myth is that decaf coffee has no caffeine. There are plenty more! For example, people actually believe that bananas are fattening. Many people argue that cooking vegetables destroys their vitamin content. What do you think about these busted food myths? And, which ones do you think are less obvious?