Friday, August 10, 2012

Misconceptions Regarding Health

There are many misconceptions about the proper care and nutrition in our physical state. These misconceptions should be avoided as they may worsen our health rather than improve it.

Sometimes people jump from one diet to another without knowing the risks, and what is worse, not knowing anything about what it means to have a good diet. Where that leaves a new fad diet there they are scoring to make it.

Here are some practices that should be avoided as desired to achieve our fitness and form:

The best is to eat cereal bars instead of meals.

This is a simple and common mistake, and some still think that they are doing more good than bad. I'm not saying that you should not eat cereal bars (although many of them are just candy in disguise), but to have the desired effect is necessary to take a balanced diet. The energy bars are ideal for use before exercise, especially when it is about to make a vigorous activity. It is assumed that this type of food consumed as an addition to our meal plan, not replacing it.

Completely avoid carbohydrates

This is another big mistake. It is true that some carbs can make you fat, but only if consumed more than recommended by our daily calorie requirements and needs. But this is the exception not the rule. Carbohydrates help and promote good health and contribute to a better physical condition as they are the preferred energy source of the human body.Do is to ensure a decline in health, it's that simple. Instead of eliminating any type of food, first find out about what you do. After many inquiries I've received, definitely the number one issue you should worry about and learn is about nutrition. And is not that hard, trying to learn a few concepts only. Do it, apply that knowledge and have a good physical condition and good health is the natural consequence.

Supplements

If you want to gain muscle fast, base your diet on amino acids and protein bars is not the best way. It may be true that these supplements help build muscle, but remember what they are, are supplements, namely: food supplements. If you eat like you, most likely will not need them, or at least not need a lab in your kitchen to do it. If you want to increase the amount of muscle, increases the amount of protein that consume (which is the basis for the construction of muscle). It is always a healthier alternative eating fish, lean cuts of meat and chicken breasts.

Reduce intake of fluids.

Some believe that by reducing water intake will lose weight faster. This is harmful and wrong. 8 glasses of water at least promote good health and fitness. Experts say that even the lack of one percent can affect you negatively. When you exercise, it is best to consume more of those 8 glasses. Maybe 3 liters of water a day is best to replace all the fluid that is lost.

Starving

Many still believe that eating fat. This is not true. However, overeating and wrong kinds of foods cause physical and nutritional status worse in the blink of an eye. Starve is not the solution to improving health. If you skip a meal, the chances of you to eat more at the next meal is almost secured, and also increase the chances of that food as fat accumulate if you spend too long without eating. Will the key? quality foods, make small, frequent meals. It's pretty simple right?

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