Our healthy lifestyle habit is directly related to our everyday workouts, morning runs, cutting out sugar and other carbs from our diet. Most of these dietary changes are suggested by fitness experts at different social media platforms but do you know that too much information is also not good for your health?
Let%u2019s talk about some of these myths that many health enthusiasts are following blindly
Skipping dinner
According to the latest study published in the New York Times, constantly skipping dinner can slow down your metabolism, cause a drop in blood sugar, make you tired, and cause you to overeat at breakfast and lunch the next day.
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Doing workout every day is essential
This is a myth and holds true only for professional athletes. In fact, going to the gym every day without taking breaks can harm your muscles. Instead of such rigorous exercise, you can do yoga or a few exercises in the mornings every day.
The more you sweat, the better workout
The fact is that the amount of sweat doesn%u2019t influence the effectiveness of your training. Sweating is the cooling process your body goes through to help you maintain a steady body temperature — but it’s no workout indicator.
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Breakfast is the most important meal
The latest studies show that people who skip their breakfast, eat less during the day than those who eat in the morning. Always trust your instincts, if you wake up and don%u2019t have an appetite yet, don%u2019t force yourself.
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Carbs and protein can%u2019t be digested together
Yes, carbs and protein need different environments to be digested but you must understand these elements are %u201Cprocessed%u201D separately: carbohydrates are absorbed in the small intestine and protein breakdown continues in the stomach and the large intestine.
