Top 5 Health Tips & Advices You Probably Shouldn't Follow

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The Internet has become a very powerful tool for education and research and nowadays, seeing a new health trend is no longer out of the ordinary. But, how sure are you that the health information you have read on a certain website is true? 

After sorting through a list of tips & advices, here are the top 5 health myths you probably should think over before doing:

1) Go vegan to be fitter and healthier.

If a person feeds on vegetables alone, without meat or dairy products, then it is less than likely for that person to be at risk of any adverse medical conditions. Well, not quite. According to Mary Lynch, senior nutritionist at Jamie Oliver, Ltd., a vegetarian is more vulnerable to micronutrient malnutrition. A strict vegan diet is low in iron, vitamin B12, zinc, calcium and omega-3 fatty acids because these nutrients are usually found in protein-rich food like meat and dairy products.

2) Stay away from carbohydrates because they can make you gain weight.

Carbohydrates is used by the brain for energy and while it is true that removing them from your diet can help in weight management due to a reduction in glycogen storage, continuing without them can cause extreme fatigue or drowsiness, NutriLiving reports.

3) Avoid snacking for better chances of weight loss.

Albert Matheny, C.S.C.S., R.D., explains via BuzzFeed that contrary to popular belief, eating in between meals actually helps in weight loss because it keeps the blood sugar in a normal level and prevents an individual from binge eating. He also adds that in order for the weight loss to take place, people should snack on healthy foods, like fruits or vegetables, instead of foods high in sodium or saturated fats.

4) Take vitamins and supplements to keep you healthy.

A healthy, balanced diet can provide the body with all the vitamins and minerals it needs. In reality, there is no scientific proof to back-up the health benefits claim of supplements and according to The New York Times, they can even bring more damage than good.

5) It's better to work-out longer as it helps in muscle-building and weight management.

If you don't change or boost up your work-out routine, chances are, you'll only end up tiring your body without getting any health benefits. Matheny adds that high-intensity circuit training matched up with interval training is the way to go because variety in your routine increases the chances of speeding up your metabolism.

Remember, before you believe anything you read on the Internet, consult an expert. Chances are, you're doing yourself more harm than good.