These days we’re bombarded with diet and nutrition advice: what to eat to burn fat, build muscle, boost metabolism or ward off disease.

It comes from our friends and family, our co-workers, our personal trainers, the Internet, magazines and food companies.

But how accurate is what we hear? With everyone a nutrition expert, misconceptions are bound to arise – and linger. Whether based on outdated science, old wives’ tales or plain old lies, some of the advice you hear can’t be believed. This week, I take on common nutrition and fitness myths – some of which may surprise you.

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