Miracle food in heart health and trend fallacy warning
Begüm Mutuş, Secretary General of the Sabri Ülker Food Research Institute Foundation, emphasized that instead of focusing on a single food for heart health, a scientific and sustainable diet is essential.
Begüm Mutusz, Secretary General of the Sabri Ülker Food Research Institute Foundation, stated that instead of highlighting the miraculous property of a single food in protecting heart health and following daily trends, a scientific and sustainable dietary pattern should be established. The Foundation's Scientific Committee explained 5 false beliefs and scientific facts about heart health.
Emphasis on scientific and sustainable nutrition
It is of great importance to establish a sustainable dietary pattern based on scientific knowledge rather than highlighting the miraculous property of a single food and daily trends in protecting heart health.
Begüm Mutuş, Secretary General of the Sabri Ülker Food Research Institute Foundation, drew attention to the importance of accessing reliable information in the field of nutrition and emphasized reaching accurate information.
Olive oil consumption and misconceptions
The belief that the more olive oil is consumed, the better, is completely false.
Being a healthy food does not mean it can be consumed limitlessly; consuming more than necessary can increase daily energy intake.
Facts about foods containing cholesterol
The idea that every food containing cholesterol is harmful does not reflect the scientific reality.
Consumption of saturated and trans fats has more effect on blood cholesterol levels than dietary cholesterol; quality proteins like eggs can be part of a balanced diet.
Age range of heart diseases
The belief that heart disease is only seen at advanced ages is a common misconception.
The process progressing with plaque accumulation on vessel walls can begin at young ages.
Relationship between thinness and protective effect
Being thin alone does not provide protection against cardiovascular diseases.
Visceral fat accumulation, high blood pressure, or cholesterol can also be seen in thin individuals.
Misuse of dietary supplements
Vitamin, mineral, or omega-3 supplements definitely do not replace a healthy diet.
Such supplements must be used upon the recommendation of a physician or dietitian.