Carrot improves eyesight
The knowledge that carrots are good for the eyes especially attracts children. Crunchy vegetables are very healthy, but we can eat as many carrots as we want without improving our eyesight. Carrots contain valuable beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A – without it we would go blind. But with a normal diet, people already get enough vitamin A.
Eating late makes you fat
There is no definite answer, even scientific studies contradict each other. Researchers from the University of Turin say that eating a lot in the evening increases your risk of obesity. The German Nutrition Association, on the other hand, concludes that the amount of energy consumed and consumed during the day is decisive in losing weight, gaining weight or losing weight.
When I eat a salt-free diet, my blood pressure drops so much that medication becomes unnecessary for it.
Most Swiss eat a lot of salt: on average 8 to 10 grams a day, instead of a maximum of 5 grams. We get the majority from finished products such as sausages, ready meals or cheese and bread. The Swiss Nutrition Society says that about half of all people suffering from high blood pressure can reduce it with a low-salt diet – but antihypertensive medications are not superfluous. He also doesn’t think it makes sense to eat without salt. The intake of blood pressure medication can only be changed by consulting the doctor.
A cherry after fondue helps digestion
No, on the contrary. The body commits itself to alcohol first, thus delaying the digestion of fat. However, the person usually feels better after a drink. The reason: Alcohol slightly numbs the stomach nerves and reduces the feeling of fullness. But a special schnapps can actually help: an herbal schnapps. Medicinal plants are responsible for this, not alcohol. Therefore, the same effect can be achieved with an herbal tea.
A young heart does not get sick
Cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, heart failure, atherosclerosis and diabetes are mostly signs of old age. It is also true that the heart and circulatory systems are more efficient in young people. However, cardiovascular diseases can be congenital. Metabolic diseases or secondary diseases caused by infections can also cause cardiovascular problems in young people. For example, a heart attack is possible before the age of 40 due to familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), an inherited metabolic disease. Early treatment can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack.
In hot weather, you break down alcohol faster because you sweat.
No, it’s a fairy tale. 95 percent of alcohol is broken down in the liver. And it’s in no particular rush: it shreds between 0.1 per thousand and a maximum of 0.2 per hour. 3 to 4 percent exhale, hence the flag. Only negligible amounts of alcohol are excreted through the skin – 1 to 2 percent.
Tilting your head back helps with nosebleeds
If blood suddenly drips from your nose, you reflexively throw your head back. This is understandable, but the wrong response. This is because blood flows down the throat and can enter the stomach, causing nausea and vomiting. It is better to sit upright so that the blood can flow from your nose. What helps: Pinch your nose with your fingers for a few minutes. And place a damp, cold washcloth on the bridge of your nose and the back of your neck.
Egg raises cholesterol level
This is a food tale. Although eggs contain a lot of cholesterol for their size, dietary cholesterol has little effect on blood cholesterol levels. The whole lifestyle is much more important: along with an unbalanced and high-fat diet, too little exercise and smoking are the main risk factors. High cholesterol is also known as the “silent killer.” You don’t feel it, but it’s slowly damaging the blood vessels.
Coca-Cola helps with nausea
Coca-Cola itself writes on its website: “Of course, Coca-Cola has not been medically proven to help with gastrointestinal infections. However, if you consume some Coca-Cola you may subjectively feel better.” Nutritionists warn about cola in case of nausea: The drink, with its high sugar concentration, can worsen intestinal problems.
Digestive walking helps
TRUE! Unlike alcohol, walking significantly speeds up digestion. Movement means food is digested faster and doesn’t stay in the gastrointestinal tract for too long. Incorporating regular exercise into daily life is somewhat recommended. Physical activity is the best medicine for the heart and blood vessels.
Author: This is a paid article brought to you by the Swiss Heart Foundation.
Source : Blick
I am Amelia James, a passionate journalist with a deep-rooted interest in current affairs. I have more than five years of experience in the media industry, working both as an author and editor for 24 Instant News. My main focus lies in international news, particularly regional conflicts and political issues around the world.
