Basic wellness advice that is well-known and easy to recognize includes eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables, getting adequate sleep, and moving your body frequently. However, social media constantly bombards us with purported health advice, and it may be challenging to discern which advise to follow and which to disregard.
We frequently search for a magic bullet, that one item we can do to solve an issue or make our lives easier so we feel productive.
However, the majority of health issues may be resolved by striking a balance between your dietary and lifestyle choices rather than focusing on just one aspect.
Fact vs fiction
Myth 1: Being thin is the same as being healthy.
REALITY: It's not that easy. "There's certainly not just one healthy body type, and I've seen many people with a low body weight who aren't healthy."
It is true that having excess weight increases your chances of developing diabetes, heart disease, and several cancers. However, the idea that our body mass index is a reliable measure of our current state of health on its own is incorrect.
You may choose to be physically and intellectually active, in spite of your size. Maybe the most important things are how much we move and how involved and connected we are. Being overweight is sometimes linked to sedentary behavior, which is undoubtedly bad for our health.
2. Myth: Cleanses and detoxes improve your health.
Fact: They may cause more damage than good, and your body doesn't require them. Perhaps your sister claims that by clearing out toxins and accelerating weight reduction, detoxes or cleanses improve her mood and appearance. However, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), these strategies won't benefit you and could even do damage.
These methods frequently entail quick diets and fasting intervals, and they could recommend certain teas, juices, nutritional smoothies, supplements, or herbs. Specifically, detoxes are sold on the notion that they aid in the liver's "reset" and improve its ability to eliminate toxins from our diet and surroundings.
However, the NCCIH notes that these items have not been shown to provide any health advantages and may even pose a risk to older persons, expectant or nursing mothers, and some individuals with underlying medical issues. They can result in bacterial infections from unpasteurized items, renal issues from consuming the juices of foods high in oxalate, such as spinach and beets, and excessive vitamin and mineral consumption.
In addition, toxins are naturally eliminated from our bodies through perspiration, feces, urine, and breath.
3. Myth: Consuming food right before bed causes weight gain.
Truth: Your plate is more important than your timing. According to common belief, our metabolism slows down at night and turns any evening food into fat. But when we watch TV, something like chips or ice cream always seems to win out over an apple. It makes sense why we wake up feeling groggy and cloying.
What you can do to stay full during the evening is to include more complex carbs, protein, and fiber in your dinner selections. If you still feel the need to snack, have nutritious choices on hand for when the craving hits, such as hummus-dipped carrots or Greek yogurt with berries.
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