12 good habits to give up

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Business Insider journalist Erin Broadwin talks about pseudo good habits that you don't have to lose if you give up.

1. Work at the table while standing

A 2015 study found no benefit to standing up. … The only plus is that when we stand, we burn more calories. So if you want to lose weight, you can continue to work while standing.

2. Use disposable toilet seat covers

Viruses like HIV or herpes are very unstable and simply cannot survive outside the human body. And our skin itself is a fairly effective barrier against various microbes. Therefore, even if you sit on a toilet seat in a public toilet, you are unlikely to catch any illness. Of course, if you have cuts or open wounds, bacteria can enter the body through the blood.

3. Avoid gluten

Unless you are one of the unfortunate few who suffer from celiac disease (celiac disease), gluten is unlikely to harm you. Studies have confirmed that most people experience bloating after eating, whether they eat cereals or not.

4. Be afraid of microwaves

We've all heard that food is deprived of all its nutrients in the microwave. Fortunately, this is not true. … Electromagnetic waves in a microwave oven cause the molecules in food to vibrate rapidly, generating energy and heating them up.

Of course, some nutrients start to break down at high temperatures, no matter where we cook: in the microwave or on the stove. But since it is much faster to cook in a microwave oven, sometimes the nutrients of food are stored in it even better.

5. Drink almond milk

Lately, various alternatives to cow's milk have been gaining popularity, most notably almond milk. By itself, almonds contain a lot of proteins, but in almond milk they practically do not remain. And all vitamins are added to it during production. Therefore, instead of almond milk, you can just as well drink a glass of water.

If you are looking for a healthier alternative to cow's milk, try soy milk or reduced fat milk.

6. Eat only juices

By juicing fruits and vegetables, you remove all the healthy dietary fiber that makes us full. Only sugars remain in the juice. A diet high in sugar and low in protein leads to constant hunger, mood swings, and lack of energy. In addition, with such a diet, you can lose muscle mass, because muscles need protein. … So do not rush to switch to a diet of only juices.

7. Use ear candles

Recently, a “cure” method has become widespread, during which a lighted cone-shaped candle (ear candling) is placed in the ear. Proponents of this method claim that it helps to get rid of waxy plugs in the ears, and some even claim that it cleanses the blood and heals cancer. However, doctors do not advise trying this method on yourself. It not only does not benefit, but can also seriously harm: you can injure the ear canal and get burns.

8. Use a hand sanitizer

If you wash your hands regularly throughout the day, you won't need an antiseptic. And still, it cannot kill as many bacteria as simple soap and water. And some viruses are not afraid of antiseptic at all. …

9. Avoid foods with monosodium glutamate

Monosodium glutamate is added to many foods to enhance flavor. And it is completely safe. However, the use of this dietary supplement is often associated with the so-called (neck numbness, feeling of weakness and other symptoms). However, studies have shown that MSG is not to blame, but simply overeating. …

10. Be afraid of crunching joints

Until recently, everyone was sure that crunching joints is very harmful. However, new research has refuted this belief. … On the contrary, some scientists believe that this indicates that there is enough lubrication in the joint.

11. Take a multivitamin

Many people take multivitamins every day, although there is absolutely no need for this. Of course, the body needs vitamins to survive. Without them, food is digested worse and diseases such as rickets and scurvy can develop. But we get enough vitamins from food, so there is simply no point in taking supplements.

12. Go on a detox diet

You don't need any special detox, unless you have been poisoned by something. The body already has an effective system that filters out most of the harmful substances that come from food. These are the liver and kidneys. The kidneys filter the blood and remove unnecessary substances from the body, while the liver processes drugs and detoxifies all chemicals that enter the body.