There are a lot of food items that you stock up in your kitchen that are supposedly healthy. You think these food items are healthy because you have been told so. Certain food items have been perceived to be healthy for many years, but they are not. These include granola bars, low-fat peanut butter, whole grain bread, skimmed milk and diet coke.

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Medicine consider alcohol to be beneficial for a number of health ailments, but that does not make alcohol completely healthy. Alcohol consumption and its effect on health have been studied since the 1900s. Although moderate alcohol consumption has shown to be beneficial for cardiovascular ailments, cancer, and diabetes, it has a lot of health hazards when consumed in excess. Researchers recommend no alcohol consumption for pregnant woman and people suffering from specific diseases.

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Evenings is the time when hunger is at its peak and self-control is the weakest. Researchers find it difficult to identify as psychological or physiological. Eating unhealthy snacks at this time is a dietary mess. Urban Indians post work reach out for unhealthy snacks between6 and 8 pm. These snacks include samosas, namkeen, chips, etc. Experts say that replacing the unhealthy snacks with healthier alternatives will not only be good for the waist and the gut, but will also prevent various degenerative diseases.

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We try a variety of things like yoga, gym and even dancing to lose weight and look slim. Even after trying hard losing weight seems difficult for a lot of people. There are several factors that one needs to look at before complaining about not losing weight. The top five factors include eating large portions, turning to food for comfort, drinking less water, numerous excuses for changing lifestyle and lastly, lack of self-confidence.

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Recent studies have linked many cancer-related deaths to bad lifestyle choices which include smoking, drinking, unhealthy diet and lack of exercise. Studies also showed that almost 90% of people who ignored their health continued bad lifestyle choices fueled a cancerous growth within the system though the exact reason of the cancer could not be found. Current research shows the best way to prevent cancer is to exercise regularly and have a healthy balanced diet that boosts immunity.

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Just like exercise stimulates growth of muscles, regular exercise can help build better brain connections. Physical exercise aids in not only maintaining a fit body but also a sharp mind. Regular exercise can have a great effect on brain's functions like improving memory, releasing of hormones that participate in the growth of brain cells, It also increases heart rate thereby pumping more oxygen to the brain.

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