The Worst Health Mistakes People Are Still Making? Here's the Top 10...
A lot of us have been blindly following so-called health advice for years without realizing that some of it may be doing us more harm than good. More studies that disprove once-believed health myths are now making their way into the mainstream.
Here are 10 common health mistakes to skip and tips on how to avoid them.
1. Eating a low fat diet
The human brain is made up of almost 60% fat. Fats, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, are essential for brain function, and we must get these fats through our food. While it’s important to avoid trans fats from highly processed sources, such as hydrogenated vegetable oils, there are plenty of healthy fats that are important to include in your diet.
Coconut oil, full-fat raw dairy (unless you have dairy sensitivities), avocados, fish and nuts are some good sources of healthy fats. Find out more on why butter is good for you and how raw milk can help to reduce allergies and asthma.
2. Drinking eight glasses of water a day
Water is good for you, but there is no perfect “one-size-fits-all” amount of water for every person. Too much water is actually not good for you. For instance, those with a fast metabolism usually need more water than those with a slow metabolism.
Rather than forcing yourself to drink a certain amount a day, just drink when you start to feel thirsty. Remember that water is also in many foods like fruits, vegetables and homemade bone broth. You can also try a homemade electrolyte drink to stay hydrated instead of too much water.
3. Too much high intensity cardio
While some cardiovascular exercise is essential, 10 to 30 minutes of cardio a day is all you need. Too much cardio can be dangerous. Too much strain on your heart can increase stress, cause muscle tears, promote insomnia, and even damage your heart.
So, keep your high-intensity workouts short, or try interval training for an efficient workout that can be completed in about 20 minutes. If you want to work out for an extended period of time, do something slower paced like walking or Yoga. And remember there are a lot of activities you already do that help to burn calories. Check out 20 Ways to Burn Calories Without Trying.
