11 Foods With "Bad Raps" That Deserve Another Chance!

MYTH: Rice will cause you to pack on the pounds.

TRUTH: Carbs can and should be part of a healthy diet — rice included. "Brown rice regulates blood sugar keeping us fuller longer," Glassman says. "It's also high in fiber to regulate the digestive system and has the nutrients selenium and manganese." Plus it's a whole grain, which reduces the risk of heart disease and high cholesterol.