Eating Habits: That People Still Think Are Healthy

 

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                        Few facts that we will discuss in this article are most common mistakes that people make while eating or drinking healthy diets.

Let's discuss few of them here,

1. CARROT

Carrots contain a lot of beta-carotene, which your body will convert into vitamin A. But your body will never have excess vitamin A, because the body will only convert beta-carotene into vitamin A when necessary. And unfortunately, eating too much carrot, excess beta-carotene in the body can cause high blood carotene, a disease that will make your skin more yellow. This disease does not cause too much harm and will gradually disappear when the excess carotene is processed, but obviously should not burden the body because of a misconception of eating.

2.Water

Drinking lots of water is good. But too much water can create electrolyte imbalances, due to free sodium and potassium ions being lost by sweating and defecating. Another more extreme consequence is an accumulation of water in the brain that causes it to swell and increase pressure on the skull. Although rare, both cases have been seen in athletes who often feel they need rehydration after a long workout or in people with kidney problems.

3. AVOCADO 

Avocados contain fiber and lots of vitamins. It can also help you lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and maintain your body's cells due to its high content of monounsaturated fat. But. fat is still fat. An avocado contains 240 calories, accounting for about 10% to 20% of the ideal calories of a normal person. Eating too many calories can lead to artery blockage problems. Avocados are also a high FODMAP food, meaning they contain carbohydrates that may not be digested or absorbed well. A person should eat about half or at most 1 avocado per day.

4.BEETROOT 

Beets are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. It also contains lots of nitric oxide which your body will convert into nitrate to help lower blood pressure. But this substance can then be converted into nitrosamine also found in meat, meaning it may increase the risk of causing esophageal or stomach cancer. Because of this, it's best to avoid incorporating large amounts of beets and red meat when cooking.

5. SEAWEED

Seaweed is a rare example of a non-animal product but rich in vitamin B12, making it a great alternative to meat in a vegetarian diet. It has also been promoted as a superfood that can help you lose weight thanks to its high iodine and fiber content. But high amounts of iodine can lead to thyroid problems and even . weight gain. Seaweed may also contain large amounts of heavy metal depending on where it is grown.

6.SOYA and Its Derivatives

Soy foods are rich in nutrients including high quality B vitamins, fiber, potassium, magnesium and protein. It is considered a complete protein because it contains all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot make. But if you are having a recent diet change due to thyroid problems, be careful. Soy may interfere with the hormone drugs used to treat hypothyroidism in female patients. Although studies do not yield conclusive conclusions, it is worth observing carefully.

7.CHIA Seeds

Chia seeds have been sold as a superfood because of their high omega-3 content, so far there is no evidence to suggest their health benefits, especially related to heart disease. circuit. Omega 3s contained in chia seeds are harder to absorb than those offered by salmon, by weight. And most notably, 100 grams of chia seeds contain about 500 calories, the equivalent of a hamburger in a fast food restaurant.

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Health benefits of tomatoes 🍅

Few important health benefits of tomatoes

Antioxidant properties

Lycopene is one of the most potent plant-derived antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables. Tomatoes are rich source of it. It can help protect DNA, proteins, and lipids from oxidation and promotes cellular resilience and longevity by scavenging free radicals—thus, promoting redox balance.Antioxidants help balance oxidative stress activity, creating cellular harmony in the body.

Heart-health benefits

Consuming tomatoes and tomato products has yielded cardioprotective benefits, specifically, improving LDL-cholesterol, cytokine, and blood flow, while lycopene supplementation has been shown to promote a healthy systolic blood pressure.

Skin benefits

At some point, you've probably been told to use a topical vitamin C or antioxidant serum on your skin to slow down natural aging and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. As it turns out, researchers have found that lycopene and beta-carotene are the main carotenoids (aka antioxidants) found in both skin and plasma, which explains why they're often used in skin care products. 

If you're wondering if loading up on tomatoes during summertime is a natural replacement for sunblock, it's important to note that lycopene offers minimal sun protection

Eye health benefits

You've probably heard that carrots are good for your eyes at some point. As it turns out, beta-carotene doesn't have a monopoly on that health benefit, and there's another carotenoid in town. Yes, lycopene (and lutein and zeaxanthin) promotes eye health and visual acuity.

Remember, lycopene has anti-inflammatory properties and reduces oxidative stress, which both contribute to the health and function of our eyes. Additionally, lycopene has been shown to support vision in aging adults—so you can add this carotenoid to your longevity toolbox.

Brain health benefits

Evidence shows that lycopene and other carotenoids play supporting roles in brain health and neuroprotection.* Research indicates that lycopene can promote cognition and memory, largely due to its antioxidant properties and ability to reduce oxidative stress in tissue.* Its neuroprotective effects also include helping to balance levels of cytokines (proteins that signal the immune system).*

Higher dietary intake of lycopene is associated with cognitive health maintenance while aging, and many studies demonstrate this phytonutrient helps balance oxidative stress as we age as well

Bone health :- 

Nutritional studies show diets high in fruits and vegetables—particularly antioxidant-rich produce—have a positive effect on bone mineral status. Specific studies on lycopene reveal that increased lycopene intake results in increased total-body bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD)—two imaging measures of bone health.

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