Your whole body and mind will feel the benefits of exercise. There are a few myths that have been refuted in the last few years. Let’s separate fact from fiction.

- You don’t need to go to the gym to exercise. A few items at home; a mat, an exercise ball, a few weights and you can do it at home.
- You don’t have to do push up to stay in shape. Dancing, gardening, walking are just as beneficial.

We are told that in order to stay healthy we need to check the nutritional facts on the back of boxes of food we buy. But do we understand what they really mean? Here’s a short description.

Calories

– The amount of calories in a certain food is a way to measure how much heat will be released while burning that food. A man needs about 2,000 calories a day, a woman a little less depending on their activity levels. Calorie amount is given so we will know how rich or dense the food is so we can calculate how many calories we eat.