10 Common Health Myths Busted

Think running is great for weight loss? Think again. Experts bust ten common health myths.

High-fat, low-fat, ditch sugar and avoid carbs - the torrent of diet advice is never ending.

But there are some healthy soundbites that we can take as gospel, right?

Like, eat five portions of fruit and vegetables and drink eight glasses of water a day.

Wrong. Some of the most widely-accepted health tips are just off slight wide of the mark, while others are totally misleading.

Healthista reveals we should in fact be eating eight portions of fruit and veg and while we do need two litres of water each day, it is more effective to eat the lion's share, rather than drink it all.

Here we explore 10 common health myths, and how to rectify them... Read more