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99 & Counting Medical Myths Debunked
PART TWO: Food & Diet

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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