With the era of Internet, it is not difficult to find healthy habits to incorporate into your life. However, some of these can be misleading and could affect your overall health.
Here are some of the most common things people do that you think are healthy but are actually not.
Chewing a calcium supplement every morning
Latest researches show that calcium supplements could be linked with an increased risk of a condition which the arteries harden. Therefore, don’t forget to include calcium-rich foods like dairy products and green vegetables to your breakfast and just skip the calcium pills.
Peeling potatoes and apples before eating them
The good stuff isn’t always on the inside of a healthy food. The peel of both apples and potatoes are rich in fiber. Besides, eating crunchy homemade fries is better.
Always eating your vegetables
It’s true! Forcing yourself to eat vegetables although they are not appealing to you can set up a bad experience with healthy eating. There are times when you are not up for it and that’s really ok.
Getting too much sleep
It is a known fact that sleep is essential for one’s survival. But despite how dreamy it sounds, getting too much can be unhealthy for you over the long haul. Not only it can create disorder in your sleeping schedule, but can also constantly make you feel tired and sluggish.
Weighing yourself every day
Your scale number doesn’t always show your overall health, yet many people still don’t know this. Muscle is compact and takes less space in your body compared to fats. Therefore, after working out the scale number may not budge but your clothes may fit better.
Using wine to unwind
Whether it is an early evening or a late night, you may want to reconsider relying on wine to get rid of stress. Since wine is alcohol, it can disrupt your sleep cycle. This is especially for red wine, which can cause difficulties in getting into a deep sleep.
Buying lavish shampoos
There are a lot of dishonest products that claim to regrow or thicken your hair. However, not one shampoo can do that. Don’t fall into this trap and instead save your money for something more important.
Washing your hair every day
Unless your hair is unusually oily, many individuals only need to wash their hair 2-5 times a week. Excess washing will not make your hair clean nor help it grow faster. Instead, it can cause the growth of dandruff and annoying itching. A dry scalp is unhealthy and prone to some skin and scalp conditions.
