Keeping Fit

Facts about keeping fit: Myth: Caffeine is unhealthy Fact: The most common sources of caffeine in our diet are coffee, tea leaves, cocoa beans, cola, and energy drinks. There are various studies that suggest Caffeine can be safe and can be part of a healthy eating plan if consumed in moderate amount. Myth: Honey is less fattening than sugar Fact: As far as your body is concerned, there is no difference between honey and table sugar. Both sweeteners contain glucose and fructose. One tablespoon of honey has 64 calories, while one tablespoon of sugar has 46 calories. Myth: Skipping meals helps in weight loss Fact: Studies reveal that people who skip breakfast or other meals tend to gain more weight than others who eat a healthy breakfast and eat 3-4 times a day. Myth: Eating at night means fat gain Fact: There is no intrinsic connection between calories and body clock that after certain time body stores fat. What really matters is the total amount of food and drink you have over the course of a week, or a month or longer, and how much energy you burned up during that timeframe