As you may know, not
fueling up with the right nutrients can affect how well your body
performs and your overall fitness benefits. Even though healthy
eating is important, there are myths that hinder your performance if you listen
to them.
Below, you'll find some
myth busters on healthy eating.
1. Working out on an
empty stomach. If you hear a rumbling noise in your stomach, the rumbling is
trying to tell you something. Without listening to them, you are forcing
your body to run without any fuel. Before you exercise or do any physical
activity, always eat a light snack such as an apple.
2. Relying on energy
bars and drinks. Although they are fine every once in a while, they don't
deliver the antioxidants you need to prevent cancer. Fruits and
vegetables are your best bets, as they are loaded in vitamins, minerals, fluid,
and fiber.
3. Skipping
breakfast. Skipping breakfast is never a good idea, as breakfast starts
the day. Your body needs fuel as soon as possible, and without it, you'll
be hungry throughout the day.
4. Low carb diets.
Your body needs carbohydrates for your muscles and the storing of energy.
5. Eating what you
want. Eating healthy and exercising doesn't give you an all access pass to eat
anything you want. Everyone needs the same nutrients whether they
exercise or not, as well as fruits and vegetables.
6. Not enough
calories although losing weight involves calories, losing it too quickly is
never safe. What you should do, is aim for 1 - 2 pounds a week.
Always make sure that you are getting enough calories to keep your
body operating smoothly. If you start dropping weight too fast, eat a bit
more food.
7. Skip soda and
alcohol. Water, milk, and juice is the best to drink for active people.
You should drink often, and not require on thirst to be an
indicator. By the time you get thirsty, your body is already running
a bit too low.
Changing how you eat is
always a great step towards healthy eating and it will affect how your
body performs. The healthier you eat, you better you'll feel. No
matter how old you may be, healthy eating is something you should strive for.
Once you give it a chance, you'll see in no time at all just how much it
can change your life - for the better.
