In people's common sense, eating at night is bad for the stomach, and muscles will become fat if they don't exercise. In fact, these are all dietary misunderstandings.
There are still many misunderstandings in diet health care that people don't understand. Dietary health care needs people to understand slowly.
1, common misunderstandings in health care
Myth 1: Eating at night leads to obesity.
According to the survey, 4 out of every 65,438+00 Americans work at night, which means that many people can't have dinner until very late. Eating too late will not lead to obesity because we can't consume these calories during sleep? Nutritionist Eric Blackburn said, "It depends. Eating late at night generally does not lead to fat gain, unless you consume more calories than usual that day. But it should be noted that whether eating at night leads to weight gain depends on what kind of food you eat. Many people want to eat something else for a change at dinner. They will eat some ice cream and French fries. Eating these foods at night often leads to obesity. "
Myth 2: Muscle will become fat if you don't exercise.
For people who spend three or four days a week doing physical exercise, if they stop exercising, will their muscles get fat? Dona Richardson-Yule, a health care guru, said, "This will not happen. Muscle is muscle and fat is fat. There is no mutual transformation between the two. " Walter Thompson, a professor of sports science at Georgia State University, said that muscle is a relatively dense substance, while fat has a relatively high density. When you stop exercising, your muscles will become a little slack, but they will not become fat. Is the reverse true? It's a pity that physical exercise won't turn fat into muscle. Lal szcz mansker, a member of a sports club, said: "Although fat will not be converted into muscle, if you want to have developed muscles, you must do stretching exercises to eliminate excess fat in your body."
Myth 3: Paying attention to diet and exercise is equal to losing weight.
If you think that doing these two things well is enough to ensure weight loss, you are all wet. You may have overlooked another major factor: sleep problems caused by weight loss. Dr Evie Van Cooter, a sleep researcher at the University of Chicago, said: "Globally, Americans sleep the least. As you know, Americans are the most overweight and obese. Maybe we should consider the possibility between obesity and sleep. Lack of sleep will lead to our appetite disorder. " She and another sleep researcher, Ace Tessari, also from the University of Chicago, tested the hormone levels of people who didn't get enough sleep. The results show that everyone has a normal sleep time. If the sleep time is less than this time, even if it is only one hour, it will lead to hormonal imbalance in their bodies.
After analyzing the blood of these sleep-deprived people, it was found that the leptin content in their blood, which controls people's appetite, decreased. When we eat to a certain extent, leptin will "tell" that we are full. At the same time, the content of plasma hunger hormone in blood increased. The function of plasma hunger hormone is that when our body is short of heat supply, it will send out hunger information and urge us to start eating.
Myth 4: Pure natural ingredients make hair elegant.
Do you think natural herbal ingredients are superior to chemical ingredients in caring hair? This is a wrong understanding. Paula Pei Gang, an internationally renowned cosmetic expert, wrote a book about hair care after studying 4000 kinds of hair care products. He thinks the opposite is true. He said: "The herbal ingredients in the conditioner actually have no effect on cleaning hair. What really cares for human hair should be those chemical synthetic ingredients that have never been praised. " However, few manufacturers will claim that their hair care products contain chemical components in their publicity, because people have always held such a view that chemical components will have harmful effects on human body.
Myth 5: Shaving is better than waxing.
Scraping method has a history of thousands of years, and waxing method has been used as early as ancient Egypt. Which of the two methods is the best choice? Dermatologist Pat Eksler said, "After waxing your hair, you can pull it out from under the skin surface." So it takes three to four weeks to grow hair again. "If you shave your hair, it will grow back in ten days, and it will be rough. Because the blunt edge of the hair is worn off when shaving, it will sting when the hair grows back. But the uncomfortable feeling of wax coating will not exist. Pulling out hair will form scars in hair follicles, which will reduce the number of regenerated hair.
Myth 6: Skin cream can prevent or eliminate wrinkles.
People who pay great attention to skin protection, in order to keep their skin soft and smooth, often spend a lot of energy to choose a variety of skin care products to care for their skin, but it seems that many of us don't know what is the best and most basic anti-wrinkle method. The annual sales of cream is as high as $250 million, but does moisturizing cream really have anti-wrinkle effect? Dermatologist Andre Kamber said: "Skin cream can improve the appearance of skin, but it has no anti-wrinkle effect." Some beauty companies will insist that their products have excellent anti-wrinkle effect when promoting. Kamber said, "This is purely misleading propaganda. If you want to prevent wrinkles from appearing prematurely, you can choose to use other methods, which are very easy to do. " He made some suggestions, for example, don't smoke. Smoking can do serious harm to the skin. Apply sunscreen or moisturizer with SPF above 15 before going out. Finally, don't think that expensive skin cream will have a good skin care effect. Some low-priced skin creams also have good skin care effects.
Myth 7: Reading in dim light will hurt your eyes.
Can reading in poor light really hurt your eyes? Robert Cott, an associate professor of ophthalmology at new york University, said that people often ask this question. Actually, this statement is wrong. He said, "Does your ear hurt when someone whispers to you? Of course not, and reading in the dark won't hurt your eyes. " When you stare at the TV or computer screen, does it make your muscles tired and cause your eyesight to be damaged? Kurt said, "This is completely wrong. You will feel a little tired, but it won't hurt your eyes anyway. However, due to the specific structure of human eyes, people will become nearsighted, farsighted or astigmatic. At this time, glasses or contact lenses or laser surgery are needed to correct vision. "
By the way, some of your mother's suggestions are right. If you want to protect your eyesight, you should eat some carrots. New research confirms that scientists have found an antioxidant called beta carotene in oranges, yellow and red fruits and vegetables, which has a good protective effect on eyes.
Myth 8: Tight underwear impairs male fertility.
What are the characteristics of tights, laptops and hot baths? It is reported that all three will reduce the fertility of men, which will have very serious consequences for couples who want to have children. Dr. Harry Fiske, who treats male infertility, said: "Testicles grow outside the human body because they need to cool down. If the scrotum temperature rises, it will have a negative impact on sperm. " He refers to the influence of wearing shorts on men, and there is no clear research result yet, so this is just a guess.
However, taking a bath in a hot tub is more harmful to male fertility. Fisco said that if the bath water is overheated, it will reduce the number of sperm. Fisco said: "In the next two months, the number of sperm will continue to decline. It takes 4 to 6 months to restore the sperm count to normal levels. " Professor Efim Sken of new york State University studied the effect of laptop on male fertility. In his published research report, he pointed out that putting a laptop on his knee for a long time will have a permanent negative impact on male fertility.
Myth 9: Chocolate is not good for people's health.
People always think that chocolate is the most typical fattening food. But the latest research shows that chocolate is also good for people. Cocoa beans are rich in a substance called flavonol, which can promote human health. Catherine Tamadeji, spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association, said: "Chocolate is good for the heart. Chocolate has the function of relaxing blood vessels. It can also lower blood pressure and reduce blood vessel obstruction. This effect is similar to aspirin and can reduce the incidence of heart disease. " Red wine, green tea, apples and onions also contain flavonols, and the content of flavonols in cocoa beans is high, but flavonols were eliminated in the process of making chocolate, because flavonols have bitter taste, which will affect the taste of chocolate.
Drinking cocoa powder is a good choice if you want to get the healthiest chocolate before the chocolate manufacturer measures the chocolate content and marks it on the packaging bag. "If you want to buy raw chocolate, choose the chocolate with the deepest color and the chocolate with the highest cocoa content and the lowest calorie," Temadeg said. The bad news is that chocolate is not a healthy food because it contains a lot of sugar and fat. If you really want to benefit from it, eat only one ounce of dark chocolate at a time.
Misunderstanding 10: The feeling of revenge is sweet.
John Stosso, a famous host of ABC, looks at revenge like this: In movies, people praise revenge, and I like to watch the moment when revenge succeeds. It's refreshing to see the bad guys get the punishment they deserve. But is revenge really sweet? Fred Luce King, a psychologist at Stanford University, said that it is sweeter to forgive others.
Many studies have shown that hostility to others will have many negative effects. Ruskin said, "It can easily lead to heart disease and some stress-related diseases, and it can also raise blood pressure. The idea of hurting others is like taking poison yourself, and eventually you will get hurt. " It is natural to have revenge after suffering misfortune. But from a psychological point of view, hatred is harmful to health. Hating demons will seize people's hearts and make them lose their vitality. Forgiveness is good for health. It can relieve depression, anger and stress. Ruskin said: "You may get a temporary pleasure after revenge, but forgiveness can heal the wounds of your life."
2. Keep healthy habits
1, defecate after getting up
Traditional Chinese medicine advocates the holistic view of "harmony between man and nature", and living habits should conform to the laws of nature. From 5: 00 to 7: 00 in the morning, the large intestine meridian is the most vigorous, so we should get into the habit of getting up early and defecating. If you can't get up early, the large intestine can't complete the function of removing turbidity well, and toxins will stay in the body, causing constipation, acne and other diseases. From 7: 00 to 9: 00 am, when the sun is shining, eating breakfast is also the easiest to digest. A good breakfast can make people think sharply, react flexibly, improve their memory and work efficiency, and make them less likely to get fat.
Step 2 eat more grains
Neijing has long pointed out the dietary structure of "five grains for supplement, five dishes for filling, five animals for benefit and five fruits for help". Cereal is the main food to nourish the body, meat is the food to nourish the body, vegetables are the main food to supplement vitamins and minerals, and fruits are the auxiliary food to supplement nutrition. Pay attention to the mutual cooperation of various foods and cannot replace each other. Some people do not eat meat and cereals in order to lose weight, but replace them with fruits and vegetables, which will make the nutrition out of balance, thus damaging the functions of the spleen and stomach, liver and kidney.
3. Eat medicated diet according to your constitution.
Different diets are suitable for different constitutions, and it is not allowed to make up. For foods with yin deficiency and nourishing yin (sea cucumber, duck, abalone, tomato, sugar cane, celery, pear, spinach, etc. ) and traditional Chinese medicines (Radix Glehniae, Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati, Radix Panacis Quinquefolii, Radix Ophiopogonis, Rhizoma Polygonati, Lily, Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati, Herba Dendrobii, Rhizoma Dioscoreae, Radix Rehmanniae, etc. ) is used as a diet. If you use a warm diet (such as shiquan Dabu chicken soup), it will aggravate yin deficiency, but reduce immunity, resulting in sore throat and aphtha. However, people with colds, coughs and skin purulent should not take tonic.
4. Exercise for 30 minutes every day.
The best time for exercise is in the morning, which can increase the yang in the body and improve the immune function of the body. The amount of exercise depends on the individual's physique and age, and should not be excessive; Should choose less or moderate exercise, such as walking, jogging, playing Tai Ji Chuan, practicing Qigong, etc. Exercise for 30 minutes every day can prevent diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity and depression.
Step 5 quit smoking and drinking
Smoking a cigarette will produce more than 4000 chemicals, of which more than 40 will cause cancer. Quitting smoking is not only good for your health, but also a sign of loving your family. Excessive drinking is easy to cause alcoholic liver disease.
6. Master the indoor temperature.
The living environment needs air circulation. When using the air conditioner, the temperature of the air conditioner can be controlled at 26 degrees Celsius, which is not only environmentally friendly and energy-saving, but also conducive to the adjustment of body functions. Stay in an air-conditioned room and don't blow directly at the tuyere for a long time. Old people and people with joint diseases had better wear trousers or knee pads.
7, often sit still
Long-term stress can easily make people depressed, anxious and nervous, leading to exhaustion of vital energy, mental damage, premature senility and illness. Therefore, keep an optimistic mood, strive for time to calm down and sit still, so that the brain can get a full rest. When you are in a bad mood, you can pour out your depression to your relatives and friends, or participate in community activities to release your bad mood and relieve your psychological pressure.
8. Cultivate hobbies
After work and study, we should actively cultivate some hobbies, such as listening to music, watering flowers and raising fish, drawing and practicing calligraphy. To cheer up the spirit and increase the fun of life; Being close to nature can relieve stress.
9. Comb your hair in the morning and evening
China's health care experts in past dynasties regarded combing hair, caring hair and strengthening brain as important measures to prolong life. Combing your hair often can dredge blood vessels, help the blood circulation of the brain, enhance the memory and the balance and coordination function of the central nervous system, and also help reduce high blood pressure and prevent hair loss, dementia, stroke, Parkinson's disease and other cerebrovascular diseases.
10, soak feet and press acupoints before going to bed.
Foot bath, also known as foot bath, can add some drugs (ginger juice, rice wine, vinegar, mugwort, etc. ) Getting water can play an auxiliary role in treating some diseases, which is a way of external treatment of traditional Chinese medicine. There are requirements for the container, water quantity, water temperature and time for soaking feet. Generally, only hot water foot bath is used, and electronic foot bath device can be selected. If you soak your feet with medicine, wooden barrels are better. Generally, the time is about 10 to 30 minutes, and it is best to feel a little fever all over the body, a little wet on the back, or a little sweat on the forehead. If you sweat a lot, it is easy to cause dizziness and collapse. When soaking feet, you can press Zusanli point, foot center and toes.
3. Healthy food promotes health
1 pumpkin
Pumpkins are related to good mood, because they are rich in vitamin B6 and iron, which can help the body to store blood sugar and convert it into glucose, which is the only fuel for the brain.
Pumpkin pie is also considered as the "smartest" dessert on the menu. Because every time you eat pumpkin pie, you will consume three kinds of carotene at the same time, which is very useful for preventing heart disease and anti-aging. Pumpkins can be cooked in Chinese style, or eaten in western-style pumpkin soup and pumpkin pie.
Step 2: bananas
Banana contains a substance called alkaloid, which can improve spirit and confidence. Banana is a super source of tryptamine and vitamin B6, which can help the brain to make serotonin.
Step 3: nuts
High fiber, high protein, good for the heart, anti-aging, these are the advantages of nut food. However, due to the high fat content, moderate consumption is the key. Experts believe that whether it is almonds, peanuts, walnuts and hazelnuts, it is best not to exceed half a second a day.
4. Kiwifruit
Kiwi is known as the "crown of fruits" and contains high-density nutrients. A kiwi fruit can guarantee the vitamin C you need all day. In addition, it also provides abundant vitamin A, as well as plant fiber and potassium. Kiwifruit is also very convenient to eat. Cut it in half with a knife and enjoy it like ice cream with a spoon.
5, beans
Eating more beans is good for the heart. It contains insoluble fiber, which can effectively reduce cholesterol, while other soluble fibers can help eliminate the garbage in the body. In addition, beans also contain protein, carbohydrates, magnesium and potassium. Experts recommend eating beans at least three times a week.
6.cauliflower
This vegetable is delicious and common, and contains vitamins A and C and vitamin K which are beneficial to bone growth. Even carotene, which usually exists only in yellow plants such as carrots and oranges, is abundant in broccoli.