According to a report that has just been released by online nutrition and bodybuilding supplement experts at Nature's Best, there are some health myths that people seriously need to reconsider. These pieces of information have been given time and again by doctors and other healthcare professionals, but modern science could be suggesting otherwise.
For instance, 68% of people in the study believe that getting a tan is healthy for the skin when, in fact, at town is one of the most visible signs of sun damage. In reality, what other people referred to as a "healthy tan" does not really exist. Especially with current environmental factors, sun exposure should be limited and people should not wait for their skin to take on a tan past this is indicative of the burning of the outermost layer of the skin, which can lead to the development of wrinkles, fine lines, and even skin cancer.
Do you drink eight glasses of water a day? 51% of respondents believe that you should. However, fluid intake will vary from one person to the other. If the person is physically active, fluid or water intake may be increased to more than eight glasses to compensate for the volume of fluid lost by the body during activity. Similarly, people who already consume large amounts of fruits and vegetables with high water content can consume less than the recommended eight glasses of water to remain hydrated.
66% of respondents believed that having meals at night will make the body stores fat more. The truth is that it depends on what you're eating. Meals that consist of food that are high in carbohydrates and fat content will elevate insulin levels to a point where it can no longer breakdown fat. To avoid this, it is more advisable to opt for a well-balanced meal composed of fiber, protein, and small portions of good fat.