Small details define us in many ways. For example, in some places, it is common to eat while watching TV, while in other places, eating requires a total conscious state. And in countries like Greece or Turkey, it is strictly forbidden to fry toilet paper. We barely think about these things because they seem ordinary to us, but as it turns out, we may have done our daily tasks wrong all this time.
1. Drinking a glass of water after a large meal.
Although the popular theory that water dilutes gastric juices is a myth, drinking a glass of water may not be the best idea, especially after eating a large meal.
Itâ??s true that water can help you lose weight, as it makes you feel less hungry, but after a big meal, it causes you to feel bloated. Drinking water slowly can also help you avoid flatulence caused by swallowing air.
2. Drinking ice cold water.
Drinking water may be the most natural thing in the world and of course, a cold glass is so refreshing during the summer, but how bad can it be? According to a study, drinking cold water worsened the symptoms of digestive problems. Although cold water will not make you sick, it can constrict blood vessels.
3. Store tomatoes in the refrigerator.
Should you keep tomatoes in the fridge or on the counter? It depends on how ripe the tomatoes are. But ideally, you should do both. The ideal storage temperature is about 13ºC. Although the refrigerator will prevent ripe tomatoes from developing mold, ripe tomatoes will lose their flavor. Luckily, leaving the tomatoes on the counter after you take them out of the fridge for 2 days will restore their flavor.
4. Wash your face with cold or very hot water.
Although it may seem helpful to wash your face during the shower, if you take a shower with warm water, this can be potentially unproductive. On the one hand, it can cause the skin to produce more oil or make it drier. The best way to wash your face is with lukewarm water or even cold water after a shower.
5. Download the vc water with the lid open.
Such a thing can have a dramatic impact on your health. Since bacteria can fly up to 25 cm, the toothbrush also risks being affected by fecal matter.
6. Not keeping plants according to their type.
If you think that all fresh plants should be stored in the same way, it turns out that it is a little more complicated than that. Plants (such as oregano, rosemary, thyme, etc.) are best stored in a jar with roots or stalks in water. You can put the jar in the refrigerator. However, soft herbs like parsley, celery (stalk and leaves alone), or mint are best kept in paper bags in the refrigerator or wrapped in paper and in a plastic bag and then put in the refrigerator.
7. Take a warm shower in the morning.
Is it better to take a shower in the morning or at dinner? The shower in the morning wakes you up. But to have positive effects, it is better to take a shower with lukewarm water.
However, if you prefer to shower at night, then not only will it help you relax before you go to bed, but it can also help you maintain a cleaner home environment. In this case, you can use lukewarm water, but never too warm to avoid drying out the skin.
8. Reheating plastic containers.
Depending on the type of plastic you use, heating it in the microwave can release different chemicals into the foods or liquids you heat. Even approved plastics do not guarantee food without chemicals as it heats them up.
9. Wash food cans and not foods inside.
Despite common belief, washing unripe chicken can be unproductive as it can contaminate other foods. The cans, on the other hand, are hardly washed. It is recommended to wash those harmful particles so that they do not fall into the food.
10. Use non-stick pans.
Non-stick pans can cause health problems if not used properly. Heating them above 260ºC can lead to the release of particles and gases that can harm you.
This, of course, does not mean that you cannot use it, but that you cannot use it for everything.
11. Eating too fast.
It turns out that eating slowly can help you eat less, because it takes the brain 20 minutes to record what the stomach contains. Chopsticks (eating with sticks) also play a crucial role in this matter.
12. Watching TV while eating.
Being aware while eating is important. Conversely, eating unknowingly can lead to overweight, according to Harvard, because it makes you eat more at one meal.
13. Drinking coffee immediately after waking up.
The time at which you drink coffee can actually have an impact on your caffeine tolerance, a study suggests. Cortisol, the so-called "stress hormone" is responsible for keeping you alert. There are about 3 moments of cortisol production during the day, one of which is immediately after you wake up. If you drink coffee in the morning, your body can get used to creating less cortisol.
14. Peel a banana, grate it and squeeze the juice.
This is the ideal way to make bananas easier and cleaner. If you look closely at how monkeys do this, you will realize that they do it differently than we are used to.
15. Mixing sugar with the movement of the spoon back and forth and not in a circular shape.
This helps to reduce splashes and allows you to spread the sugar faster.
