We found this list of common myth-conceptions and decided to break out these 7 food related myths:
- Different tongue parts are used for different tastes
Each taste: bitter, sweet, salty, sour & umami can be detected all over the tongue - Oil in the water stops stuck pasta
Nope, but it can stop the water foaming or boiling over - Swimming after eating can cause cramps
Wrong, probably invented by parents who wanted some peace after the meal! - Caffeine dehydrates you
Not really, the diuretic effect of caffeine is offset by the amount of water in a caffeinated drink - Sugar = hyperactivity
Studies have disproved this. ADHD and poor behaviors still occurs in children with sugar-free diets - Milk increases mucous
Nope, there’s no need to avoid dairy if you have a cold - Salty water boils quicker
Adding a sprinkle of salt to fresh water makes no noticable difference. Hugh, sea-level amounts do
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