10 Nutrition MYTHS Experts Wish Would Die

10 common nutrition myths, from soy to plant milk to calories & weight loss.

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0:00 Intro
0:16 Frozen fruit & veg
1:39 Dietary fat
3:28 Calories & weight loss
5:08 Type 2 diabetes and fruit
10:08 Cow milk vs plant milk
12:57 White potatoes
14:07 Peanut allergies
15:33 Plant protein
16:39 Soy & breast cancer
18:25 Nutrition keeps changing

[stuartdryer]

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[smashogre]

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[devicharan]

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[flattlandermontgomery]

Why do people worry so much about phyto-estrogens but don't worry at all about the estrogens in cow's milk?

[veronicaheaney]

Regarding soy and breast cancer. As someone who was diagnosed with breast cancer and is taking an estrogen suppressant, it was recommended that I consume natural soy products like plain soybeans, tempeh and tofu because it will not increase the likelihood of the cancer returning but will help reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis since the phytoestrogens do act like our natural estrogen in bone development but is not affected by the medication. I probably should eat more of it than I do, but I try. It just wasn’t a food staple in our home so it is just not something I think of when planning meals. I do have some now and then, however, when I think of it.

[kobi]

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[robertrobert]

I really appreciate having this channel as a scientific unbiased source of information. Thank you.

[SkyDawg]

Since there are so many kinds of "plant milk" it's easy to find a boogeyman version to make dairy shine by comparison. Hence, using low-protein almond milk or plant milks with additives and other crap. I, on the other hand, just walked over to my refrigerator and pulled out my Silk Organic Soy Milk and my wife's whole dairy milk. Per 8 oz serving, the dairy milk has 10 times the saturated fat (5g vs. 0.5g); nearly twice the sodium (135mg vs. 75mg); 12 times the sugar (12g vs. 1g); twice the calories (160 vs. 80) and about the same amount of protein (7.7g for the dairy and 7 for the soy). Since the soy milk is fortified, it also has more calcium, FFS (300mg vs 275) and more B12.

[brokko_le]

One of my favorite quotes: "Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd", by Voltaire. I try to remind myself of that whenever I tend to start feeling overly convinced by something. Especially useful in the dietary world, but applies pretty much everywhere. Everything changes and new information pours in every day.

[aufkeinsten]

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Much love for you and your work from Germany :)

[BackstreetDrawler]

If I had to add an 11th myth that I really think needs to be busted is the myth that soy and cruciferous vegetables cause hypothyroidism and that people with hypothyroidism should avoid these foods. At most, these foods might be problematic if iodine intake is insufficient. But, as long as iodine intake is sufficient, they don't harm thyroid function. I'd like to see you do a video specifically on this topic.

[haroldwood]

Re soy and hormones, which is something I've had forcefully expressed to me before, surely there are hormones in milk, which after all comes from a recently pregnant animal. Why does the ingestion of animal hormones not seem to raise the same degree of concern?

[jmc]

Funny even with my education in food science and chemistry yrs ago Im now tired of fads, headlines, too many studies (and experts) funded by corp industry or exaggerated, labels and sides. I now focus on good independent, objective science and common sense.

[kclimate]

Great video, as usual! You mention you drink neither plant nor cows milk. Would be great if you posted a video about a typical day of food for you - your mainstays and also the treats that you indulge in occasionally (if any!). Also would love your take on the dark chocolate / lead / cadmium research making the rounds right now. Specifically, how can any point in time measurement be relied upon if formulations and sourcing of ingredients changes over time without transparency to the consumer? Thank you!!!

[beiz]

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[scienceislove]

This one's the best unbiased channel on yt

[meb]

Re milk, I do think there is concern for hormone dependent cancer risk and dairy milk consumption, whereas a product like soymilk appears to be protective.

[bvrod]

Wow, I can’t believe that “cals in / cals out” is regarded even remotely close to a myth. It was one of my major reasons for my shredding of 79 lbs. it is not the only focal point, such as reduction of processed food, exercise, and many many others, but to suggest it as a myth is just ridiculous. If you ingest 10 handfuls of healthy nuts, a large avocado, buckets of other fruits, giant salmon portions each day you can bet with 100% certainty you will gain weight as a result of excessive caloric intake. I might agree with the statement that excessive calorie counting can lead to anxiety and produce unhealthy habits/cravings but that would/should be worded as such.

[dewdew]

A family member is a young doctor doing rounds and we were talking medication issues and preventative medicine. I said something about how many doctors don't seem to mention diet or nutrition and she said we spent about two weeks in school on nutrition. That was her fairly recent experience so it's nice to hear a doctor speak on diet and nutrition. She wants to work in preventative medicine with an emphasis on keeping people from getting to the point of needing medications that all have some possible side effects. I'm proud she sees this as a career path down the road. Thanks Dr. Carvalho for the discussions you bring here.

[nathanevans]

So refreshing to have someone who presents the evidence, not their side or position. It helps you feel like you know everything and nothing all at once. I think that's the true spirit of scientific discovery.