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Inspect your kitchen to count the number of food items you say ‘no’ to — because you are told they are not good for your health. Here are some facts stated, and myths busted about various veggies and fruits.

Inspect your kitchen to count the number of food items you say ‘no’ to — because you are told they are not good for your health. Here are some facts stated, and myths busted about various veggies and fruits:
Myth: Eating papaya during pregnancy causes abortion.
Fact: Papaya is a fruit rich in nutrients like Vitamin A and Vitamin C and is a good laxative also. Hence, it can be taken in pregnancy.

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Myth: Consuming milk or anything white like, curd etc causes pus in a wound
Fact: Milk is a good source of protein and is beneficial for wound healing. So, on the contrary, post-surgery one should be taking good quantity of milk to enhance healing of wounds.

Myth: Avoid curd in dinner
Fact: Curd has good bacteria, which is helpful in digestion. Hence, if taken with meals, it aids digestion.

Myth: Avoid citrus fruits when suffering from cold.
Fact: Citrus fruits are rich in Vitamin C that builds immunity and is recommended during cold.

Myth: Mango is a healthy summer fruit and can be eaten in plenty.
Fact: Being high in carbohydrates and sugar, excess consumption can cause weight gain and even hormonal imbalance.

Myth: Watermelon and muskmelon aid weight loss
Fact: High in glycemic index, this is not completely true. Portions consumed need to be watched.

Myth: Bananas and apples are rich in iron because they turn brown.
Fact: Browning has nothing to do with iron rather it is an enzymatic reaction.

Myth: Lemon water and citrus fruits cause acidity
Fact: Cause for acidity is abnormal eating pattern and cannot be attributed to citrus fruits and lemon.

-With inputs from Dr Ritika Samaddar, HOD, Dietician, Max Healthcare and Ishi Khosla, nutritionist.