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10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by gistpalace: 7:33pm On Feb 13, 2016 |
Do you think you’re eating healthy foods just because you’re choosing the salad option over the burger? Well, as healthy as those leafy greens are, the dressing and additives in it could be sabotaging your attempts toward a healthier diet. With as hectic as life is these days, the last thing you need to be doing is sifting through long lists of ingredients trying to figure out what is good for you and what isn’t. By sticking to simple healthy choices and avoiding the so called healthy foods below, you’ll find yourself feeling healthier and happier in no time. 1. Juice It comes from a fruit so it must be healthy, right? Wrong. By the time juice is processed and filled with sugar, additives, and artificial coloring, there is very often little actual fruit left. While fancy advertising of people picking fresh fruit off of trees leads you to believe that you’re putting the same fruit into your body, you’re not. Imagine mixing a cup of water with half a cup of sugar, some food coloring, and a few drops of juice from a fruit. This is what you are actually drinking. To get the benefits of fruit without downing glasses of sugar, eat the whole fruit instead. Craving a glass of OJ? Eat an orange. Have apple juice on the mind? Eat an apple. It’s that simple. The fruit in its original form is not only healthier, it will also leave you feeling satisfied much longer than a liquid cup of sugar. 2. Salad If you’re whipping up a big bowl of salad at home, you can monitor exactly what’s going into the bowl and ensure it’s full of only the freshest good-for-you ingredients. Salad gets tricky; however, when you order it from a restaurant. The nutrient rich lettuce and vegetables are often covered in high fat and sugar dressings, not to mention the sugar coated nuts, fruits, and croutons that are sprinkled on top. For a salad your body will thank you for, stick to the basics. Throw together a big bowl of your favorite lettuce and top it with fresh veggies of your choice. Sprinkle on a low sugar balsamic dressing and enjoy 3. Wheat Bread With labels like “Whole Grain” and “Harvest Wheat”, this popular food item can be seen getting consumed in almost every restaurant and house across the country. We’re easily led into believing that wheat bread is good for us because it has beneficial ingredients like fiber; however, added wheat can have a host of negative effects on the body. Most wheat bread is made with refined ingredients, which means they have been stripped of most of their nutritional value. Therefor, instead of consuming heart healthy whole grains, you’re actually filling yourself with unnecessary sugar and processed down ingredients. 4. Cereal Packed with sugar, artificial ingredients, enhanced flavors, and grains that have been refined and processed, cereal is not (despite what marketing wants you to believe) healthy. Not only does it fill you will less than beneficial ingredients cereal also often leaves you feeling hungry just an hour after you have consumed it. When your body doesn’t get the nutrients it needs, it will beg for more, regardless of the calories you have already consumed To set yourself up right for the day, whip up some protein rich eggs or fill a bowl with heart healthy oatmeal. Your stomach will be full and your body will be energized from the nutrient rich meal. 5. Granola Bars Whether eating for breakfast or grabbing as a snack on the go, granola bars have often been America’s go-to “healthy” food in the form of a bar. The problem is that the good-for-yougranola has been stripped of most of its nutrients during processing and in the good stuff’s place, sugar has been added instead. Low in fiber and high in trans fats, granola bars should be viewed more like a sugar-laden dessert than a beneficial breakfast or snack. If you’re a granola lover and don’t want to cut it out of your diet completely, buy plain granola with no additives and enjoy it over oatmeal or mixed in with a bowl of fresh fruit. 6. Sports Drinks Runners drink it and so should you, right? Not necessarily. While these drinks are marketed as healthy, many of them are filled to the brim with sugar, corn syrup, and artificial food coloring. Some of the ingredients (such as brominated vegetable oil) are so questionable that they are prohibited in other countries. The citric acid in sports drinks has been shown not only to stain teeth, but to also cause unnecessary wear on their enamel. If you’re looking for a drink that will offer more nutrients than water, whip up a mug of warm water and add a tablespoon of honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of Himalayan Sea Salt. Packed with nutrients, it will replenish any lost electrolytes without negatively impacting your health. 7. Low-Fat Yogurt It’s low in calories and fat, so it can seem pretty appealing, but low-fat yogurt actually contains a dirty little secret (or two). While plain and Greek yogurts boast amazing benefits due to their high calcium and probiotic content, their low calorie counterparts sabotage the nutrients found within. To replace the flavor lost by removing the product’s fat, additives such as corn starch and artificial sweeteners are put into the yogurt. These things, in addition to all the preservatives and artificial coloring, can have a detrimental impact on one’s attempt at staying healthy. Stick with full fat yogurt that contains few simple ingredients. Your body will thank you. 8. Packaged Turkey An excellent source of lean protein, turkey is a fantastic choice for lunch or dinner. The problem with packaged turkey is that it is loaded with sodium. To help keep it fresh, a 2 ounce serving of packaged turkey can contain up to one-third the amount of the recommended daily sodium intake. That’s a lot! To keep your health on track, opt for fresh slices or pieces of turkey. Roast your own turkey at home. If you’re in a bind, pick up a prepared turkey at the grocery store, just make sure it has less than 350 milligrams of sodium per serving. 9. Dried Cranberries Who doesn’t love a handful of cranberries in the afternoon? They are an especially enjoyable snack when mixed with almonds or nuts. Dried cranberries are most often sweetened with sugar. Even if they don’t have added sugar, because they are reduced in size, they aren’t as filling. This can lead to consuming even more calories. If you can’t stomach the bitterness of fresh cranberries by themselves, try adding them to a fruit salad. You’ll end your snack session feeling full – of nutrients, not wasted calories. 10. Protein Powders We can all agree that adding healthy protein to your diet is a good thing. Fresh sources like eggs, nuts and meats are great. However, there is such a thing as too much protein. It can have detrimental effects on your kidneys and liver. Protein powders boast their high amounts of protein, when in fact the high amounts may actually be too much. The average person only needs 50-100 grams of protein per day, which is easily consumable via regular meals, drinks, and snacks. Adding in protein powder could overload your system with too much protein (not to mention all the refined ingredients that goes along with it). Do your liver and kidneys a favor and pass by the big tubs of powder the next time you’re out shopping. Conclusion You are what you eat, so to be healthy, you have to eat healthy. Remember, good eating doesn’t have to be work. Choose simple ingredients and foods closest to their original form. Your body will thank you! http://www.gistpalace.com/index.php/2016/02/13/10-healthy-foods-that-are-actually-not-healthy/ 15 Likes 6 Shares
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Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by divinehand2003(m): 11:57pm On Feb 13, 2016 |
Nice one 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by chriskosherbal(m): 4:59am On Feb 14, 2016 |
This is cool 3 Likes |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by nairagossip1: 8:12am On Feb 14, 2016 |
hmm 1 Like |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by Besto(m): 8:12am On Feb 14, 2016 |
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Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by KingEbukasBlog(m): 8:12am On Feb 14, 2016 |
Nice thread . 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by LoremIpsum: 8:13am On Feb 14, 2016 |
Another list telling us what to eat and what not to eat. Make we nor chop again? 16 Likes |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by Ask4bigneyo(m): 8:13am On Feb 14, 2016 |
ok 1 Share
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Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by Justicealh3(m): 8:13am On Feb 14, 2016 |
Na who own Mr Bigs |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by mindworx: 8:14am On Feb 14, 2016 |
so why call them healthy |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by 360ng: 8:14am On Feb 14, 2016 |
nice..i never knew fruit juice,salad and low fat yoghurt were not healthy for me..i guess i will stop then..it will be hard though.. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by AreaFada2: 8:14am On Feb 14, 2016 |
Yep. |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by townplanner(m): 8:14am On Feb 14, 2016 |
Eat this, don't eat that.............Pls what should I eat. By d way #EffoRirro is Bae 10 Likes
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Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by Anoruo(m): 8:15am On Feb 14, 2016 |
10 unhealthy foods |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by Nobody: 8:15am On Feb 14, 2016 |
soo i finally can post on nairaland |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by flybiz08(m): 8:16am On Feb 14, 2016 |
so i've been killing myself in the name of forming 'Americana'. |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by Nobody: 8:16am On Feb 14, 2016 |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by menacetosociety: 8:16am On Feb 14, 2016 |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by Burger01(m): 8:17am On Feb 14, 2016 |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by Dalyjay(m): 8:18am On Feb 14, 2016 |
see yawa |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by Nonybb: 8:18am On Feb 14, 2016 |
val day 12 Likes
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Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by Nobody: 8:18am On Feb 14, 2016 |
How many people in naija consume these nowadays with this hardship? |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by telim: 8:19am On Feb 14, 2016 |
op, thanks |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by condralbede(m): 8:20am On Feb 14, 2016 |
Not included to 9ja peeps |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by powerfulsettingz: 8:22am On Feb 14, 2016 |
y should be concerned when fufu eba and garri is not involve in the food scandal Who dey chop cereal before 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by Nobody: 8:22am On Feb 14, 2016 |
i actually prefer smoothies over eating fruits it also tastes better than fruit juice. |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by adedam007(m): 8:22am On Feb 14, 2016 |
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Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by WhoDeyThere(m): 8:22am On Feb 14, 2016 |
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Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by Pavore9: 8:23am On Feb 14, 2016 |
Juicing fruits at home without additives is really healthy.. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by NCP: 8:25am On Feb 14, 2016 |
gistpalace: Thank jare @OP. Ponmo, shaki boli aren't included. |
Re: 10 Healthy Foods That Are Actually Not Healthy by Nobody: 8:25am On Feb 14, 2016 |
Ok |
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