Myth 1: Fat is always bad
Truth: Fat is the most misunderstood nutrient. A combination of healthy fats in the form of olive oil, rice bran oil, extra virgin coconut oil and omega 3 rich oils are healthy. Small amounts of saturated fats in the form of pure ghee is also acceptable. "The trans fats (vanaspati or hydrogenated vegetable oils and margerine) in the form of processed sodium-rich packaged foods are the killers which should be avoided, no matter what," says Tripti Gupta, lifestyle nutrition consultant and founder of iPink.

Myth 2: Carbohydrates make you gain weight
Truth: While there are plenty of diet regimes that promote low-carb food, so far, there's no proof that healthy carbohydrates are more likely to make one gain weight. In fact, it's an excess in calories that's responsible for weight gain. If you consume more calories than you burn in a week, you are more likely to gain weight, irrespective of where the calories come from. The goal should always be to eat in moderation.