You know that miracle cures are too good to be true, but did you know that these other belly fat "facts" have been debunked?
By Amanda MacMillan
MYTH: Belly fat protects your bones.
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MYTH: Sipping green tea burns belly fat.
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MYTH: A calorie is a calorie (and fat is fat).
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MYTH: 'Pear' fat is healthier than 'apple' fat.
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MYTH: Walking (or running) a mile burns 100 calories.
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MYTH: A big belly is fine as long as you have a healthy BMI.
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