You shouldn’t eat fruit after 2:00 p.m.

Similar to myth number 4, myth number 5 suggests avoiding fruit after 2:00 p.m. It is believed that consuming fruit or any other carb after 2:00 p.m. elevates blood sugar levels, which your body is unable to control before bedtime, causing weight gain.

Fact: When you go to sleep, your body does not go from burning calories to storing them as fat. To keep your body functioning, you must still burn calories. Additionally, there is no proof that eating fruits at specific times of the day affects weight gain. However, there is strong evidence that eating two servings of fruit and lots of vegetables throughout the day is associated with lower fat percentages and a lower risk of weight gain. One of the best things you can do if you want to reduce weight is to substitute "unhealthy" food (i.e: processed food) foods for fruit and vegetables. It is an effective method to get all the nourishment you need while maintaining a healthy calorie intake.