7 Nutrition Myths That Are Secretly Making You Tired, Bloated or Sick (And What to Do Instead) in 2025.

 

7 Nutrition Myths That Are Secretly Making You Tired, Bloated or Sick (And What to Do Instead) in 2025.

By Nourish and Grow

Ever tried “eating healthy” for a week and still ended up tired, bloated, and wondering if your food has beef with you?
Yeah—same. The truth is, most of us are following advice that sounds smart… but is actually pure mandazi.

Let’s bust 7 popular nutrition myths that could be lowkey ruining your energy, mood, and gut—and show you simple fixes that actually work.

1. “Carbs Are the Devil” ❌

Carbs are your body’s main fuel. The problem isn’t the ugali—it’s eating the wrong carbs at the wrong time (cough cough, 5 slices of white bread at midnight).

✅ What to do: Eat complex carbs like brown rice, sweet potatoes, oats, and nduma. Your body (and your toilet breaks) will thank you.

2. “Don’t Eat After 7PM” ⏰

Your body doesn’t care what time it is—it cares what and how much you’re eating.

✅ What to do: If you're hungry at 9PM, eat something light. Try a banana, boiled eggs, or sweet potatoes. Just skip the chapo-smokie combo.

3. “Low-Fat Is Healthier” ⚠️

Marketing lies, babes. Most “low-fat” foods are loaded with sugar and additives to make them taste halfway decent.

✅ What to do: Go for healthy fats—avocados, nuts, olive oil, and full-fat yoghurt. They keep you full and help absorb nutrients.

4. “Juice Cleanses Detox You” 🧃

Spoiler: your kidneys and liver already detox your body. Juice cleanses just leave you broke, tired, and craving fries.

✅ What to do: Eat real food, drink water, and move your body. That’s your real detox. No need for liquid spinach suffering.

5. “Eggs Will Block Your Heart” 🥚

Old myth alert! Science shows eggs don’t raise your cholesterol significantly—unless you’re eating 12 a day with sausage and bacon.

✅ What to do: Enjoy 1–2 eggs daily. They’re affordable, nutritious, and better than chalky protein shakes.

6. “Coffee Will Dehydrate You” ☕

Yes, it has caffeine—but it’s still mostly water. Unless you’re drinking 8 cups a day, you’re fine.

✅ What to do: Keep enjoying your morning cup. Just balance it with water. Aim for 2 litres a day overall.

7. “Organic Means Healthier” 🥦

Not always. Some “organic” labels are just bougie branding. A fresh sukuma from Gikomba might be better than imported “organic” lettuce.

✅ What to do: Eat fresh, local produce. Wash it well. Nutrients don’t care about labels—they care about freshness.

Final Thoughts:

If you’re feeling low-energy, bloated, or constantly jumping from one diet to another, these myths might be why. Real wellness is about real food, not rules that change every week on TikTok.

So eat like a human. Hydrate. Move your body. Sleep. And for the love of avocado—ignore the fads.

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