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8 healthy eating tips you should definitely IGNORE

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Myth: chocolate gives you spots

Acne is mostly caused by hormones and the effect they have on sebaceous glands in the skin – not by a person's diet.

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Myth: only water hydrates properly

It's not just pure water that will keep you hydrated; the water in tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices will do the job, too, as will the fluid contained in high-water foods

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Myth: coffee is bad for you

In fact, according to the American Institute of Cancer Research, the phytochemicals present in coffee may help reduce the risk of cancer.

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Myth: sugar makes hyperactive

It's hard to believe this one isn't true – after all, most of us have paid witness to children bouncing off the walls at parties.

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Myth: MSG is an unhealthy food 

While MSG (monosodium glutamate) shouldn't necessarily be needed in well-cooked, flavour-packed dishes, there’s no evidence that it causes so-called 'Chinese restaurant syndrome

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Myth: there are no plant sources

Mushrooms can contain surprising amounts of vitamin D – but only if they've been exposed to sunshine. Some mushrooms come ready UV-treated

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Myth: can food less nutritious

The canning process can reduce the prevalence of some heat-sensitive nutrients (such as vitamin C and folate) – but, once foods are sealed in the can

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Myth: oranges source vitamin C

While oranges pack in a decent amount of vitamin C, there are other fruits and vegetables that contain even more. Red, yellow and green peppers all have more than twice as much vitamin C

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