The Things You’ve Been Doing That You Think Are Healthy (But Aren’t)
It should be pretty clear-cut, shouldn’t it? We do things that are good for our health, and then, we benefit from it, but it seems that received wisdom isn’t always that wise. So, here are some of the things that you might think you are doing to help your body, but in actual fact, you are not…
Cleaning Your Ears With A Cotton Swab
Also known as a q-tip, it’s something that our parents and grandparents used to do to get rid of earwax. But it’s now common knowledge that you shouldn’t use these to clean your inner ears, in fact you shouldn’t put anything in there! Because the eardrum is so easily reached with a q-tip, you could run the risk of rupturing it. So if you’re looking for a proper way to clean your ears, you can use a few drops of mineral oil.
Purchasing Low-Fat Foods
The danger in buying foods that is low in fat and calories so that you are very likely not filling your body with the desired nutrients. When in doubt, look at the ingredients on the back of the package, and you will see that they are more than likely full to the brim with artificial ingredients and sweeteners. We think we’re making a healthy choice by going for low-calorie foods, but it’s better for you to eat calories that are nutrient dense, because eating these types of ready meals and processed foods means that we will only be hungry later on.
Sleeping In
You may feel that you need to catch up on your sleep on weekends, but this could be damaging your body more than you think. First of all, it throws you off your sleep schedule, which could cause problems for your circadian rhythm. In addition to this, you may feel compelled to overeat on these days where you choose to relax, and this can have an impact during your work week. Instead, you should make sure you’re going to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day of the week.
Juicing
Do you find it easier to make smoothies in the morning before you go to work, so you can get your recommended daily intake of fruit? You’re not alone, but in blending your fruit and vegetables to a pulp, you are removing the fiber from them, meaning that you are consuming pure sugar. If you want to have your fruits in the morning before heading off to work, you are better off eating it in its purest form, where the fiber will help your body to remove impurities, rather than dosing yourself up with sugar and having that energy slump later in the day.
Taking Too Many Supplements
Lots of people make this mistake of taking a multivitamin, thinking that they are getting all the benefits. But, it’s impossible to isolate these key nutrients from fruits and vegetables and put them in pill form. When done right, a supplement can add to your overall wellness, but you shouldn’t use it as a cure-all.
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