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99 & Counting Medical Myths Debunked
PART TWO: Food & Diet
9. “Chocolate causes acne” – Clare Collins
10. “Coffee is a health drink” – Merlin Thomas
11. “Chewing gum stops onion tears” – Ian Gibbins
12. “Fruit juice is healthier than soft drink” – Tim Crowe
13. “Cutting carbs is the best way to lose weight” – Gary Sacks
14. “Eating at night causes weight gain” – Tim Crowe
15. “Detox diets cleanse your body” – Tim Crowe
16. “‘My slow metabolism makes me fat.’” – Tim Crowe
17. “Organic food is more nutritious” – Clare Collins
18. “Eating turkey makes you sleepy” – Merlin Thomas
19. “Low fat diets are better for weight loss” – Clare Collins
20. “Sugar is the main culprit in obesity” – Peter Clifton
21. “Blame it on my sweet tooth” – Merlin Thomas
22. “The three-second rule (when food falls on the ground)” – Philip Button
23. “Light or ‘lite’ food is healthy” – Tim Crowe
24. “MSG is a dangerous toxin” – Merlin Thomas
25. “Drink eight glasses of water a day” – Tim Crowe
26. “Leave leftovers to cool before refrigerating” – Clare Collins
27. “Yoghurt cures thrush” – Michael Tam