Healthy Holidays: Busting food myths

  • Central

As part of our Healthy Holidays series, Sporting Communities helps ITV News Central bust some food myths.

  • Fats

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Some fats, says Steve, are really bad for you like hydrogenated vegetable oils. Fats from natural sources like avocado and seeds are essential for health.

  • Carrots

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They're not going to give you 20/20 vision but are good for overall eye health.

  • Carbs

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Taking in too many calories is what makes you put on weight; carbs are part of a healthy, balanced diet.

  • Fresh v frozen vegetables

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Frozen food is normally frozen at source, which means it retains its vitamins and minerals.

  • Eggs

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A few years ago, they were thought to be bad because of their cholesterol content, but now eggs have the thumbs up.