Eggs are not bad for the heart, on the contrary. Our organism has multiple benefits from them. We also don't have to force ourselves to drink eight glasses of water a day if we eat healthy and don't have to fear fatty foods.
1. Drink eight glasses of water a day
The real truth is that you don't have to count the glasses of water you drink every day. More water will be good for your skin, organs and overall health, however, water-rich foods like soups, fruits, vegetables and drinks like juices and tea will still give you enough water. You definitely need to drink more water if your urine is dark yellow, you don't have regular bowel movements, or you live in a very hot climate.
2. Eggs are bad for the heart
An egg or two a day does not increase the risk of heart disease in healthy people. New research has shown that the egg should be eaten whole, both white and yolk. Egg yolks are full of carotenoids — lutein and zeaxanthin — two antioxidants that improve eye health, protect against inflammation and reduce the chance of developing degenerative diseases. Carotenoids give yolks their distinctive color. Daily consumption of eggs, more specifically egg yolks, can reduce bad cholesterol in the body and increase the level of good cholesterol.
This reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke. Namely, the consumption of cholesterol, which also contains egg yolks, has no real effect on cholesterol metabolism in the body, that is, the fact that you eat food rich in cholesterol does not mean that you will develop a high level of cholesterol in the blood. In fact, egg yolks may even be beneficial, as they raise levels of good cholesterol, which is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease.
3. You can catch a cold from the cold
It is not the cold that will cause a cold. One study showed that healthy men, who spent several hours every day in temperatures slightly above zero, had more healthy activities in immunity related to the fight against viruses, writes the "Web em di" portal.
Also, in Scandinavian countries, babies often sleep outside in winter, because they believe that this way strengthens their immunity. However, there is a pitfall. Viruses survive in cold temperatures and if you get sick from something, it will be from viruses that spread through cold air.
4. You should drink vitamins every day
Research has shown that taking multivitamins every day is actually not beneficial at all. If your doctor has recommended certain vitamins, then definitely take them. During pregnancy, it is recommended to drink folic acid to prevent damage to the fetus. However, it is still best to get your vitamins from a varied diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and healthy oils.
5. You have to eat breakfast to lose weight
Eating breakfast doesn't necessarily mean you'll lose weight, but you'll certainly eat healthier and your meals will be better spaced. For example, if you eat breakfast, you will not overeat at lunch and dinner, which is usually the reason for gaining weight.
However, a study from Cornell University showed that people who didn't eat breakfast at all ate nothing more for lunch or dinner, and even ate about 400 fewer calories per day than those who ate breakfast. The real truth is, in fact, individual — it will help some people lose weight, but it's not a general rule.
6. Green discharge from the nose means infection
Green or yellow nasal discharge is somewhat more common with bacterial infections, but this does not necessarily mean that you need to take antibiotics. In the case of sinusitis, the secretion may initially be transparent, and sometimes it is green in the case of a common cold.
7. Children become hyperactive from sugar
While most parents will swear this is true, studies show it's actually not. Sugar has no effect on children's behavior, concluded Dr. Mark Volarich, head of Child Development and Behavior at the University of Oklahoma. Parents expect that children will experience a "sugar shock" after consuming a certain amount of sweets, so they tend to see it if the child's behavior changes. But Dr Volarih says that children usually get excited about sweets at birthday parties and similar celebrations because chocolates and candies are the center of attention.
8. You can get sick from the toilet bowl
Don't worry too much about toilets, say scientists. Doorknobs, doors and floors in toilets pose a greater danger, as these surfaces are most often covered with bacteria such as Escherichia coli, noroviruses and flu viruses. Cover your hands with a towel when touching doors or doorknobs and be sure to wash your hands.
9. Finger cracking can cause arthritis
The only thing that can be bad about breaking fingers is the sound, and that if it annoys you. However, if you enjoy doing it, go for it. Science has proven that in this process the bones and joints do not touch, but the sound is created when the gas bubbles accumulated between the bones are released.
10. You will gain weight from fatty foods
Fat in moderate amounts is necessary for our body to function properly. You will especially benefit from healthy fats, such as olive oil and homemade lard, and those from fattier fish, such as salmon. We gain weight because we take in too many calories, which we do not manage to use, reports Nezavisne.
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