Nutrition myths come and go like the tide, and a new one will always appear to challenge our convictions now and again. Maybe it’s that gluten is bad for you, or that Tilapia is worse than bacon. Whenever we hear this, we calmly prepare ourselves to tackle these tall tales once again. Just so you won’t have to figure out the hard way, here are six of the biggest nutrition myths currently out there and the real truth behind each.

While the above list is intended to help you live a healthier lifestyle, it’s always important to check the facts behind food myths and rumors. If something sounds too good (or weird) to be true, remember that it probably is.

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