Weight Loss and Dieting: Fact VS Fiction

Fat is bad, right? That’s what dieting magazines and news stories have told us for years. But that’s wrong: Eating fat by itself doesn’t cause you to gain weight, and healthy fats in particular can be a great way to tell your body that you’re full.

That’s just one of the dieting myths that many people think, and follow. But those dieting myths may be a detriment to your health long term. Take desserts: Many people think they have to eliminate them entirely. But balance is key to eating that’s a healthier long-term approach to life.

Want to discover more health facts—and dieting myths? This graphic can help.

Let us know, which of these your personal experience has proven accurate.