TRUTH BEHIND SOME MYTHS

THERE ARE MANY MYTHS GOING AROUND.THEY ARE HERSEY AND DO NOT HAVE ANY SCIENTIFIC BACKING TO THEM. LET SEE SOME OF THEM.

1. EATING CARBS MAKES YOU FAT.
According to Food Standards Agency, they become fattening only when actual fat is added to it. Moreover their calorie is half that of fat and they tend to be more filling, prompting you to not overeat.

2. DRINK 2 LTRS OF WATER DAILY.
Scientists at the University of Pennyslvania has not found a single study to support this theory. In fact every body may require only about 3/4 ltrs of water and much of this is got from juices,tea,coffee and beer.

3. SLOW METABOLISM MAKES YOU FAT
The reverse, ie fat people burns more fat for every workout, is revealed by a recent study by the university of Chicago, than slim people.

4. IF PREGENT EAT FOR TWO
This is universally believed by about 40% of women, but the truth is that they need only a extra of 200 calories a day and that to only in their last 3 months.

5. TAKE VITAMINS TO LIVE LONGER
One study concludes that popping antioxidant vitamins will not extend one's life.

6. CHOCOLATE GIVES YOU SPOTS
Acne is formed by the affects of hormones on sebaceous oil glands in the skin, stress is also another factor. Chocolate has nothing to do with it.

7.SUGAR MAKES KIDS HYPERACTIVE
Riley Hospital for children in Indianapolis was unable to detect any such effect on children. So sugar does not cause hypertension behaviour in children. It is all in mind.

8. SIT-UP EXERCISE GIVES A FLAT BELLY
Only cardiovascular exercise can shift the body fat, says fitness expert Nicola Button.

9. WHEN YOU SNEEZE YOUR HEART STOPS
No ! only a moment loss about the surroundings. When you sneeze only the heart rate is increased, but geart continues beating.

10.SWEETS CAUSE CAVITIES
Sugar is not the primary cause for teeth cavities. Sugar, as other carbs, is broken in mouth by bacteria, releasing acids that leach minerals from teeth enamel.So proper dental care, ensures teeth to not decay. Sugar like carbs is a good healthy diet, but only moderate quantity is advisable.