ADVERTISEMENT

With so many viral wellness trends and health information circulating online, it’s sometimes hard to keep track of what’s healthy and what's not. It can get pretty confusing when you start scrolling on TikTok and the first video you see is promoting intuitive eating, while the second is trying to sell you the 75-hard workout plan.

Seeing this way too often, redditor Soren-J reached out to the AskReddit community with a question: “What is actually healthy but people think is not?” In response, netizens provided a list of things that undeservingly get a bad reputation in the wellness department. 

Scroll down to find the most popular answers deserving a healthy rebranding and a conversation with the person who started this discussion in the first place.

We also reached out to Uta Boellinger, a BANT registered nutritionist, who kindly agreed to tell us more about what leads us to believe some things are unhealthy when they are actually good for us.

This post may include affiliate links.

#1

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Doing literally nothing to decompress. Sometimes one just needs to breathe and look out a window.

Merrill1v , Dương Nhân Report

Final score:
150points
Add photo comments
POST
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu

Bored Panda contacted Soren-J, the person who started this discussion in the first place, who kindly agreed to share the inspiration behind it.

They told us they saw another thread where the opposite was asked. However, as interesting as the topic was, they were more curious to know what healthy things were labeled as harmful.

When asked what makes people believe something is bad for them when it actually isn't, they told us that it all comes down to each person. "Things that seem healthy or unhealthy to us will initially be seen from a subjective point of view based on what we already know and believe about the world. 

Access to information is not the same for everyone, and neither is its processing. We all grew up in different contexts and have different ways of seeing the world. This means that two people can think differently about the same thing, with one seeing it as healthy and the other as unhealthy."

ADVERTISEMENT
#2

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Frozen fruits and vegetables. The modern flash-freeze technique preserves almost all of the nutrients and they are always picked when they are in season, so they are as nutritious as their fresh in-season counterparts, and more nutritious if it is not the season.

Apprehensive-Tip4987 , Dana DeVolk Report

Final score:
138points
Add photo comments
POST
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu

Their advice on navigating misleading health information is to go to a professional when a person has any serious questions. "If you feel saturated with information, there is nothing like a doctor to clear up doubts, and although each doctor has their own opinions and approaches, at the end of the day, they look after the patient's well-being and will give their answer based on that.

But since we cannot take a doctor as a private consultant for any question of the day, we must look for reliable sources of information.

Using Google Scholar is a good option because it will take you to at least two official publications from scientific media, magazine articles, theses, and publications from universities that have been published on their websites."

ADVERTISEMENT

They concluded by saying, "To be able to navigate contradictory information... you have to do a very honest job of research, not take anything for granted, and have a healthy minimum of disbelief in the face of new information, to question and verify it."
#3

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Spending time alone.

wineblues2 , Sora Shimazaki Report

Final score:
137points
Add photo comments
POST
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu

We also reached out to Uta Boellinger, a BANT registered nutritionist, who kindly agreed to tell us more about what leads us to believe some things are unhealthy when they are good for us.

She explained, "Over the years the food and diet industries have spread so much misinformation in an attempt to sell their products. This coupled with false information spread by fitness influencers and the media has left people brainwashed and confused."
#4

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Living life without religion.

Campbell__Hayden , Adriaan Greyling Report

Final score:
134points
Add photo comments
POST
butternutsquash avatar
Lydsylou (she/her)
Lydsylou (she/her)
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both ways can make people happy. It's up to you and what you believe in and what gives you happiness

Vote comment up
88
88points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#5

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Admitting when you don't know something. Its okay to not have the answer. Too many people would rather b******t an answer, than accept what they don't know.

HumpsyDumpsy , Polina Zimmerman Report

Final score:
130points
Add photo comments
POST
diddylavanza avatar
Daniela Lavanza
Daniela Lavanza
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes the hardest part is not even to admit it, it's to realize it. Too many people think they are knowledgeable on topics they hardly know anything about. Since you're judging your ignorance according to your knowledge, the more you learn, the more you realize you're clueless.

Vote comment up
25
25points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#6

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) One thing I've noticed as a nanny is that people don't think it's okay for their infant/toddler to chill in their crib alone after a nap. It's actually really healthy and good for them to chill alone in their cribs after they wake from a nap, especially if they aren't distressed about it! The parents will run to get them the moment they pop their eyes open, which eventually makes the kids start crying when they wake, because they expect someone to get them the moment their eyes open. These are also the babies that won't let you out of their sight for a moment.

But the ones who are able to chill alone for 10-20 minutes from the time they are really small, usually just roll around and babble to themselves for 10-20 minutes before they get upset. And the kids who can chill alone are usually really chill during wake times too, and don't freak out when you leave the room.

It's perfectly healthy for your kid to be by themselves even as babies.

fayriegodmother , Kelly Sikkema Report

Final score:
124points
Add photo comments
POST
majandess avatar
majandess
majandess
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you! Also... Legit playpens are safe spaces for littles. New ones aren't built the same way - the one my mom used had sides that could be raised and lowered. She left us in them with one side down, and that was our designated play space that she could move around in case of showers, doing art projects in her studio, working in the kitchen, etc. It wasn't treated like a baby jail. We played and chilled there by ourselves a lot.

Vote comment up
28
28points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT

One example of this is fat. "Far too many people still believe that anything high in fat is automatically unhealthy. This could not be further from the truth. In reality, we all need fat as our body is literally made from fat (cell membranes, our brain, hormones, etc. are all made from fat!).

There are of course good and bad fats and some fats can become unhealthy if they are heated at high temperatures but at the end of the day, high-fat foods such as avocado, oily fish, nuts & seeds are good for us. 

Another reason foods can be seen as unhealthy is if they are naturally high in sugar (such as the poor old banana). The issue here is that statements are often taken out of context! Whether something is healthy or unhealthy depends a lot on when you are eating it, how big a portion is, and whether you are combining it with other foods or not. "
#7

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) I keep hearing more and more people say that eating fruit is 'bad' because 'sugar'.

No, eating sweets made of processed ingredients is bad, fruit (as with everything, in moderation) is good. Fibre, vitamins and minerals, nutrition in something that just grows out there. Good. Eat fruit.

Klumber , Jonas Kakaroto Report

Final score:
113points
Add photo comments
POST
mariedahme_1 avatar
Marie Dahme
Marie Dahme
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just be careful with fruit juice, that's a different beast altogether

Vote comment up
63
63points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#8

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Shocked that no one has said potatoes. They're one of the healthiest foods we know of - packed full of nutrients and vitamins, and carbohydrates. They're nearly enough to live off of entirely on their own. 

It's the oil we cook them in that's the unhealthy part .

pusheenforchange , Polina Tankilevitch Report

Final score:
110points
Add photo comments
POST
mtdewisgr84u avatar
Anonymouse
Anonymouse
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heck - an astronaut could live on Mars eating nothing but potatoes... You could make a movie about it.

Vote comment up
18
18points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#9

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Silence. We've gotten so used to noise pollution, real silence has become anxiety inducing. Silence improves sleep, helps your brain process what you're learning, reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, the list goes on.

thatnameistakenalso , Ivan Oboleninov Report

Final score:
107points
Add photo comments
POST
kapple12000 avatar
Kathy Richardson
Kathy Richardson
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love silence. When my husband goes somewhere I turn off everything I can and just sit and listen to the quiet.

Vote comment up
38
38points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu

In order to help people be more cautious about conflicting information online and make the right decisions for their health, Boellinger emphasizes the difference between whole foods and highly processed foods, and how important it's to listen to your body and find reputable sources.

"For example, a banana may technically have the same amount of sugar as a chocolate bar but in reality, it is still healthier because it also contains fibre and vitamins and minerals.

ADVERTISEMENT

Secondly, listen to your body. If you feel well, have great energy levels, good sleep, and balanced moods you are likely doing the right thing. Don’t let anyone tell you something is unhealthy just because it didn’t work for them.

Finally, find reputable sources! Follow the advice of registered nutritionists over that of a fitness influencer and don’t listen to anyone who is trying to also sell you products (such as weight loss shakes etc)."
#10

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Crying.

Sudden-Let8709 , Fa Barboza Report

Final score:
90points
Add photo comments
POST
jbedson1931 avatar
S. E. in Indiana
S. E. in Indiana
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Occasionally, you just have to let it out. Nothing wrong with this at all.

Vote comment up
20
20points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#11

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Have a mental health day off from work.

Moon_Jewel90 , Andrea Piacquadio Report

Final score:
81points
Add photo comments
POST
c_hunger avatar
C .Hunger
C .Hunger
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To make it even better - when you go into work one day, decide THAT morning at work you are taking a mental health day tomorrow. That way, that day at work feels like a Friday!

Vote comment up
15
15points
Vote comment down
reply
View more commentsArrow down menu
#12

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Sunlight.

There are specific times of the day where the UV days aren’t as damaging.

You need vitamin D, you need sunlight. Just don’t be lying out there for 3 hours tanning/burning.

TacoBellFourthMeal , Tuğba Report

Final score:
79points
Add photo comments
POST
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#13

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Having boundaries, saying no.

YourCatGinger , Monstera Production Report

Final score:
76points
Add photo comments
POST
ninettet avatar
Nina
Nina
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why on earth would this be unhealthy? Did they hold a survey with toxic/narcissistic people?

Vote comment up
9
9points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#14

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Admitting when you're wrong.

jk013x , Yura Timoshenko Report

Final score:
73points
Add photo comments
POST
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#15

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Nuts. Specifically unsalted nuts. Many ppl think they're not healthy because they only look at calories, but they're high in healthy fats, fibers, vitamins, so good to eat one or two hands per day of them (sure, not the whole bag at once ;-)).

Few_Understanding_42 , Keegan Evans Report

Final score:
65points
Add photo comments
POST
View more commentsArrow down menu
#16

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) A man expressing his feminine side occasionally without feeling “gay” about it.

One_Song80 , Timur Weber Report

Final score:
61points
Add photo comments
POST
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#17

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Drinking coffee - it's loaded with antioxidants and has been linked to a lower risk of several diseases.

Turnthisupsidedown , SnapbyThree MY Report

Final score:
59points
Add photo comments
POST
diddylavanza avatar
Daniela Lavanza
Daniela Lavanza
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As an Italian, I approve this! :-) And drink it the way you like: with sugar, milk, whatever, as long as you enjoy it.

Vote comment up
27
27points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#18

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) You know what, I'm going to say it. Calories. Everyone acts like calories are the worst thing in the world, but they're just the numerical amount of energy a food gives you. There's nothing inherently bad about calories.

Macaroon_Low , Anh Nguyen Report

Final score:
59points
Add photo comments
POST
mariedahme_1 avatar
Marie Dahme
Marie Dahme
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I look at calories as my daily "food budget" for the day. Do I want to blow all those calories for the day on one meal or spread it out thru out the day ?

Vote comment up
18
18points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#19

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Saying no to certain social events even if you have the time to attend.

GlitteringBaby553 , SHVETS production Report

Final score:
57points
Add photo comments
POST
calebhuxley avatar
CooperDooper81
CooperDooper81
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you say no to everything long enough, people stop asking. It's fab!

Vote comment up
15
15points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#20

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Slightly yellow teeth.

canigetachezburger , Marek Studzinski Report

Final score:
56points
Add photo comments
POST
1molksiazkowy avatar
Enuya
Enuya
Community Member
8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't it genetical? I always thought that the colour of your teeth partially depends from your genes/ethnicity and that's why some people have them almost white without caring much, and some have yellowish even with tons of dental hygiene

Vote comment up
11
11points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#21

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Taking care of your mental health is not a weakness, it is a strength to recognize your problems and learn to overcome them.

OliviaMandell , SHVETS production Report

Final score:
52points
Add photo comments
POST
View more commentsArrow down menu
#22

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Vaccines , but that is just a small parcel of people with 3 neurons. .

adisarterinthemaking , Mathurin NAPOLY / matnapo Report

Final score:
50points
Add photo comments
POST
mariedahme_1 avatar
Marie Dahme
Marie Dahme
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The world is made up of protons, electrons, neutrons and morons.

Vote comment up
79
79points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#23

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Genetically modified foods.

LikeALittl3Dang3r , Deniz Altindas Report

Final score:
48points
Add photo comments
POST
tobb-1 avatar
WindySwede
WindySwede
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everything is genetically modified, mostly naturally by Agrobacterium or normally occurring mutations throu misses in the genome. And more recently through selective breading. Then even radiations and others that causes random mutations and hoping any of the come out any better.. 🙈 then CPRISPR doesn't sound to bad? It's as always how the technology are used. If for good, then it could be beneficial. Based Everything living has genes, that have some way been genetically modified from the start some 4,3 billion years ago.

Vote comment up
23
23points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#24

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Saying sorry.

Ok_Beyond6821 , Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas Report

Final score:
46points
Add photo comments
POST
View more commentsArrow down menu
#25

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Maintaining work boundaries.

A lot of oldies and bootlickers would immediately gang up on you and call you lazy and have poor work ethics for even thinking about working only during your paid hours and utilizing your PTOs.

Puzzleheaded-Lie186 , Marc Mueller Report

Final score:
45points
Add photo comments
POST
luke-branwen avatar
Luke Branwen
Luke Branwen
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Remember kids! If you work hard, go above and beyond, do a lot of overtime, put your work above everything else and never take a day off, then one day, your boss may go to space!

Vote comment up
36
36points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#26

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Taking a break.

shuuchyu , GEORGE DESIPRIS Report

Final score:
40points
Add photo comments
POST
anna-crockerrose avatar
Chilli
Chilli
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you gotta remember what Alexander Hamilton has taught us. You either take a break, or you cheat on your spouse.

Vote comment up
3
3points
Vote comment down
reply
View more commentsArrow down menu
#27

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Butter.
just pure butter.

while we're at it: lard, tallow as well.

hotdimsum , Sorin Gheorghita Report

Final score:
39points
Add photo comments
POST
tymej007 avatar
Justin Tyme
Justin Tyme
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fat doesn't make people fat. How are people not aware of the fact that foods get digested? They don't go directly from your mouth to your fat cells.

Vote comment up
1
1point
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#28

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Having a balance of being both negative and positive. Too much positivity is bad. You need to have a balance.

Journey217 , Keenan Constance Report

Final score:
38points
Add photo comments
POST
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#29

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Staying off the internet.

Silly_Ad_2775 , Priscilla Du Preez Report

Final score:
37points
Add photo comments
POST
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#30

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Sunscreen.

bub0reka , Nataliya Melnychuk Report

Final score:
31points
Add photo comments
POST
1molksiazkowy avatar
Enuya
Enuya
Community Member
8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it really a thing? I know some people who think/say that they don't need to use it, but I never met someone who would outright call it "unhealthy"

Vote comment up
12
12points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
Continue reading with Bored Panda Premium
Unlimited content
Ad-free browsing
Dark mode
#31

Cutting off toxic parents.

Prettyforme Report

Final score:
23points
Add photo comments
POST
View more commentsArrow down menu
#32

Video Games, not to obsessive levels obviously. I run my own business, stressful and an uphill battle sometimes. Video games are a vent for the negatives.

Coffeeninja1603 Report

Final score:
20points
Add photo comments
POST
lacmani44 avatar
MayaGeGe
MayaGeGe
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same with my partner. His little treat of the evening after a stressful day. Makes him happy and relaxed, which makes me happy in return. But he'll always prioritize watching a movie or chit chatting with me.

Vote comment up
4
4points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#33

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Traveling. They think that it is unnecessary and not worth the money but it’s actually help me to be happy in life.

Meiiiiiiikusakabeee , Marissa Grootes Report

Final score:
19points
Add photo comments
POST
View more commentsArrow down menu
#34

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Boredom.

HaggisAreReal , Tiana Report

Final score:
18points
Add photo comments
POST
simperium avatar
Šimon Špaček
Šimon Špaček
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boredom is great (to some extend). If you are not bored, your brain doesn't need to create new ideas.

Vote comment up
4
4points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#35

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Screaming. If you're frustrated, you can scream. You can go somewhere where no one can hear you. Screaming is better than taking your frustration out on others.

astarrynight234 , Nicola Barts Report

Final score:
18points
Add photo comments
POST
View more commentsArrow down menu
#36

Eating fats like avocados is actually healthy, despite what some think.

InflammatorySoapsuds Report

Final score:
18points
Add photo comments
POST
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#37

Cursing when in acute pain.

wouter135 Report

Final score:
18points
Add photo comments
POST
mariedahme_1 avatar
Marie Dahme
Marie Dahme
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me and my body get into arguments all the time. "KNOCK IT OFF BODY, I JUST WOKE UP ! WTF!" I lose the argument when my body goes, " OH YEAH, HOW DO LIKE THIS FEELING ! STOP IGNORING ME!" We're like an old married couple now. Lol

Vote comment up
6
6points
Vote comment down
reply
View more commentsArrow down menu
#38

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Sport during pregnancy. Actually a lot of things are healthy during pregnancy theres just too much misinformation. If your doctor explicitly says no sport then yes. Do that. But if doctor says ok then go ahead.

Sure-Morning-6904 , Lisa Fotios Report

Final score:
16points
Add photo comments
POST
rosjday avatar
ScarletRos
ScarletRos
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As an avid runner I was running almost 6.5 months into my pregnancy and everything was fine.

Vote comment up
5
5points
Vote comment down
reply
#39

Salt.

spitfire3555 Report

Final score:
15points
Add photo comments
POST
calebhuxley avatar
CooperDooper81
CooperDooper81
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I keep a big jar of pickles on hand for after a long run or workout. Pickle juice is great for restoring electrolytes quickly.

Vote comment up
3
3points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#40

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Plant-based diets. People think they're deficient in everything from protein to vitamins while in fact it's virtually impossible to be protein deficient if you get enough calories and vegetables are better sources of most vitamins and minerals than animal products. Also very easy to get calcium, iron, omega-3, etc etc from plants.

Not to mention, the best, largest studies on the subject (those that follow tens or hundreds of thousands of people over decades) consistently show that people who follow plant-based diets have better health outcomes and longer lives.

Bring on the angry downvotes...

forrey , Pixabay Report

Final score:
15points
Add photo comments
POST
angelab_1 avatar
Angela B
Angela B
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No downvote from me, however, there are numerous ways of healthy eating that are not solely plant based. I am a believer (unless for religious or allergy/anaphylaxis reasons) that a varied and in moderation eating plan is of benefit to overall health. Including exercise, and positive mental state. I have now set myself up for the downvotes.....

Vote comment up
16
16points
Vote comment down
reply
View more commentsArrow down menu
#41

Most tap water.

-KCS-Violator Report

Final score:
15points
Add photo comments
POST
lilliemean avatar
LillieMean
LillieMean
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is not necessarily anything wrong with the tap water itself, but with the pipes themselves. I just read how re-coated pipes release a chemical called bisphenol A into the water. It affects hormone function, reproduction and the immune system. Apparently it doesn't dissolve in cold water.

Vote comment up
3
3points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#42

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Chemical seasoning (msg).

Big-Experience-4526 , Alexander Grey Report

Final score:
14points
Add photo comments
POST
tobb-1 avatar
WindySwede
WindySwede
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everything is chemicals.. 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Vote comment up
13
13points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#43

Salad dressing: the vitamins in leafy greens are oil-soluable, and if you don't include one you don't get the full benefit of your leafy greens.

MajesticNoises Report

Final score:
14points
Add photo comments
POST
mariedahme_1 avatar
Marie Dahme
Marie Dahme
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good olive oil and either red wine or balsamic vinegar makes a tasty salad. Ive avocado oil and grapeseed oil for a twist.

Vote comment up
4
4points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#44

Knowing you’re different than your peers.

amxx15 Report

Final score:
14points
Add photo comments
POST
View more commentsArrow down menu
#45

Psychedelics when used responsibly.

MysticalGnosis Report

Final score:
14points
Add photo comments
POST
judyrr21 avatar
Judy Reynolds
Judy Reynolds
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The key is the word "responsibly". Too many people just chase the high.

Vote comment up
4
4points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#46

Any type of herbal "medicine" - like telling someone to drink tea instead of soda and they act like that's the stupidest s**t theyve ever heard in the world.

Lemons and honey wont cure cancer, but it sure as hell aint hurting your cold.

edit: many people are pointing out that the opposite take (absolutely no doctors or modern Healthcare) is just as bad and it *is*. Those types of people are evidently the source of the stigma around living healthier lifestyles.

I still get into arguments about eating fruit vs eating candy 🤦🏾‍♀️.

Uncouth_Cat Report

Final score:
12points
Add photo comments
POST
majandess avatar
majandess
majandess
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are a lot of herbals that are helpful. And, even if it's just the placebo effect... Use it to your advantage!

Vote comment up
2
2points
Vote comment down
reply
View more commentsArrow down menu
#47

Carbohydrates.

HumpsyDumpsy Report

Final score:
11points
Add photo comments
POST
geoffreyscott avatar
Geoffrey Scott
Geoffrey Scott
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Depends on what the carbs are. Fruits, meats, taters, cool. Corn syrup(proccess) infused carbs, not so much.

Vote comment up
2
2points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#48

Sleeping 10-12 hours.

Cokezerowh0re Report

Final score:
11points
Add photo comments
POST
luke-branwen avatar
Luke Branwen
Luke Branwen
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Idk... sleep is important, yeah, but 12 hours sound excessive to me unless it's after some extreme exertion.

Vote comment up
4
4points
Vote comment down
reply
View more commentsArrow down menu
#49

Gluten for people with no medical issue with it and palm oil that we don't avoid cos it's not healthy but because palm cultivations tens to rob various animals of their natural habitat.

lorez77 Report

Final score:
11points
Add photo comments
POST
calebhuxley avatar
CooperDooper81
CooperDooper81
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lactose has ended up in a similar basket. Many people have decided that because there are lactose intolerant people, lactose is bad and should be avoided. If you're lactose intolerant, true. If you're not, it's fine.

Vote comment up
4
4points
Vote comment down
reply
View more commentsArrow down menu
#50

Skipping breakfast.

spankyiloveyou Report

Final score:
11points
Add photo comments
POST
View more commentsArrow down menu
#51

Your blood sugar “spiking” after eating certain foods. That’s exactly what’s supposed to happen. Unless you’re diabetic, you need to spend zero time worrying about your blood sugar. Just eat healthy foods and go easy on the junk food and sweets.

Midmodstar Report

Final score:
11points
Add photo comments
POST
tobb-1 avatar
WindySwede
WindySwede
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

? Source ? I thought that's make you crash after a shorter while that if you having shower ups and downs?

Vote comment up
1
1point
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#52

I'm continually surprised by how many people are eager to tell me how running is bad for me. .

econhistoryrules Report

Final score:
11points
Add photo comments
POST
curranevans avatar
Curran Evans
Curran Evans
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd run if I could. 3 knee surgeries say no. I like to walk though!

Vote comment up
0
0points
Vote comment down
reply
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#53

“What Is Actually Healthy But People Think It Is Not?” (30 Answers) Heartbreak! I think with the prevalence of dating apps, everyone seems to have become quite systematic about dating and compartmentalising things as fwb/situationships and any number of other labels. That's great and people should feel free to explore themselves this way and have different types of relationships, but you are a human being and shouldn't be surprised if things impact you emotionally sometimes. It's the risk you take, but it's worth it most of the time and it makes life exciting.

HexonBogon , Andrea Piacquadio Report

Final score:
10points
Add photo comments
POST
View More Replies... View more commentsArrow down menu
#54

Strength Sports.

It got better, like way better.
But even when I started around 2009 with 14 years back then, people who probably couldnt finish an EKG were telling me up and down how dangerous going to the gym is and I couldnt list all the problems im going to get.

Add whey Protein on top of the Mix and you got alot of obese hobby nutrition scientist telling you, that your kidneys are going to fail, while their body doesnt even remember anymore what an Insulin Spike even feels Like.

Jujumofu Report

Final score:
8points
Add photo comments
POST
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#55

Organic soy. People think it puts estrogen into your system when actually, soy contains phytoestrogen, a plant estrogen, that doesn’t affect humans. In fact, organic soy prevents diseases like breast cancer and is a great protein and calcium source.

Atomicvegan Report

Final score:
6points
Add photo comments
POST
andrey_4 avatar
Looz-ashae
Looz-ashae
Community Member
8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a load of dangerous horseshaite. Not only flavonoids like quercetin are endocrine disruptors (pHyToEstRoGenS), which excessive consumption directly leads to diseases like breast cancer and male reproduction system failure, they literally only exist so that plants could defend themselves from being eaten by animals. It's their sole purpose - being toxic to plant-eating animals, bacteria and fungi. Liver failure is the best thing you could get from having a pill a day with micronized flavonoids.

Vote comment up
0
0points
Vote comment down
reply

Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing!

Follow Bored Panda on Google News!