not good for you,” says registered dietitian Kristen F. Gradney, MHA, RDN, LDN, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
“Plenty of white foods are a good source of nutrition such as cauliflower, potatoes with the skin (in the correct portion), beans, and mushrooms.”
Myth #3: Eating peanut butter is a good treatment for hypoglycemia
Fact: Hypoglycemia is also called low blood glucose or low blood sugar. The American Diabetes Association recommends treating hypoglycemia with a fast-acting source of carbohydrate (for example, 2 to 3 glucose tablets, 4 ounces fruit juice, 4 ounces regular soda, or one tablespoon of sugar or honey). Foods containing fats are not recommended to treat hypoglycemia. Gradney says, “Peanut butter contains fat which will slow the absorption of carbohydrates and may not increase blood glucose fast enough.”
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: The 5 Best Benefits Of Peanut Butter
Myth #4: If you eat too many sweets, you’ll get diabetes.
Fact: Diabetes isn’t caused by eating too much sugar: it’s caused by genetics and lifestyle factors. However, eating