Your body depends upon the fuel that you put into it. Not fueling up with the right things can make a big difference in how your feel and how your body performs. Healthy eating is very important, but there are other things that can affect your performance as well.

Some healthy eating myth busters are listed below.

1. An empty stomach and working out. If your stomach is growling, you need to listen. If you do not listen, you are making your body run without any fuel. Always eat a light snack, such as a piece of fruit, before exercising or doing any other physical activity.

2. Depending upon energy drinks and bars. These are fine for every once in a while, but they do not have the antioxidants that you need to help prevent cancer and other health problems. Fruit and vegetables are a great way to get your needed vitamins, minerals, fluid, and fiber, all in one place.

3. Breakfast skipping. This is never a very good idea, because breakfast is the very first meal of the day. Your body needs that fuel after not eating during the night, and without it, you will be hungry and your body will be low on fuel throughout the day, which can cause physical symptoms.

4. Eating low carb. Carbohydrates are needed for your body's muscles and in the storing of energy.

5. Eating what you want to eat. Even if you do eat healthy and exercise it does not give you a pass to eat just anything that you want to eat. Everyone's body needs the same nutrients from fruits and vegetables, whether you exercise or not.

6. Not eating enough calories. Losing weight too quickly is not safe. Aim for 1-2 pounds a week to be safe. Make sure that you give your body enough calories to keep your body working in tip-top condition. If you start losing weight quicker than you should then you probably need to eat a little more food.

7. Don't drink alcohol or sodas. Active people need to drink juice, milk, or water for maximum health. Don't rely on thirst as your indicator, drink often. By the time you begin feeling thirsty, your body is already beginning to get dehydrated.

Deciding to change how you eat is a great step in making yourself healthier and increasing your body's performance. The healthier that you eat, the better that you will feel and the more efficiently your body will work. It does not matter what age you are. Healthy eating can start at any time. If you give it a chance you will find yourself feeling better in no time!