Myth or Truth

GMOs are dangerous

• Myth

• Thuth

Answer explanation

The National Academy for Science and several other health and science organizations have concluded they are safe.

Celery is a negative-calorie food: it takes more energy to crunch and digest celery than the veggie actually contains

• Myth

• Truth

Answer explanation

It's just a myth that celery (and other veggies like lettuce) are "negative-calorie" foods, and there's no research to back up the wishful thinking, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Fruit stickers are edible

• Myth

• Truth

Answer explanation

According to FDA (Food and Drug Administration) these stickers are actually edible. However, the FDA recommends washing the food before consumption and also recommends removing the stickers if possible before eating.

Raw oysters are dead when you eat them

• Myth

• Truth

Answer explanation

The next time you slurp a raw oyster, know this: There's a chance it's still alive. Most restaurants in the United States will keep their oysters alive over ice up until they're shucked, Business Insider explains. After the oyster is shucked, it's either dead or immobile, but because they don't move much anyway, it's difficult to tell.

Apple juice contains as much sugar as coke

• Myth

• Truth

Answer explanation

Fruit juice is really not all that good for you due to its high sugar content (on par with sodas).

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Vegetarians are healthier than meat eaters

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• Truth

Answer explanation

Vegetarian diets can be unhealthy if you’re not careful. It can lead to a lack of essential amino acids and vitamins.

But according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, an evidence-based review showed that a vegetarian diet is associated with a lower risk of death from ischemic heart disease. Vegetarians appear to have lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure and lower rates of hypertension.

White chocolate isn't actually chocolate

• Myth

• Truth

Answer explanation

Despite its name, white chocolate doesn't actually contain any real chocolate components. According to Bon Appetit, the item is made up of a blend of sugar, milk products, vanilla, lecithin, and cocoa butter — no chocolate solids.

Potatoes can absorb and reflect Wi-fi signals

• Myth

• Truth

Answer explanation

When Boeing wanted to test out its wireless signal on new planes in 2012, they placed giant piles of potatoes on seats. Because of their high water content and chemical makeup, potatoes absorb and reflect radio and wireless signals just like humans do.

Carrots come in many colors

• Myth

• Truth

Answer explanation

Although most carrots are orange, it turns out that it wasn't always that way. The original carrots were purple and yellow.

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Skipping breakfast helps you lose weight

• Myth

• Truth

Answer explanation

Some people skip breakfast to cut their food intake and try to lose weight, but research shows the opposite is actually true. Eating a high fibre, low GI breakfast helps keep you fuller for longer which means you're less likely to snack on high-fat and sugary foods mid-morning. In fact, studies show people who skip breakfast, especially children and mothers, are likely to weigh more than regular breakfast eaters.