This October, your food is in disguised for Halloween, but for the most part, it actually has been hidden for years. If you didn’t know, most food that you eat is “camouflaged,” or in another words causing you to think that they are good for you. However, if you look closely into the ingredients, most of them are not as healthy as you think.
The chaos of calories begins in the morning as soon as you grab breakfast on your way to school. One example includes your neighborhood-friendly yogurt, which supposedly holds all the ingredients ensured for a healthy choice at the grocery store. On the down side, yogurt contains loads of corn syrup and sweeteners. Those that do include fruit at the bottom generally have twice the amount of sugar, adding to the amount of calories and if you add nuts, it is increasing the amount of fat. Although, it is a better alternative to junk food, yogurt does have its downfalls.
Another food that is filled with fiber, whole-grain nuts, and dried fruits pertains to granola bars, another delicious, yet misleading snack. Although it does contain small quantities of vitamins and fiber, granola bars contain high amounts of carbohydrates and artificial ingredients, including the sugary syrups and chocolate chips. Along with these delectable bites, rice cakes also share the high amounts of fat as well as trans fat. Even though the box may boasts of its low-cholesterol and whole grains, flavored rice cakes generally add fat, and can add up quickly.
As for lunch time, most of us usually pack a sandwich with packed meats such as turkey or ham. Though it may make the perfect lunch, these packaged meats contribute to the downside of your diet by its greater attributes of sodium. An intake of packaged turkey is one-third of the maximum daily recommended amount, so try to buy fresh meat or turn to low-sodium varieties to keep within your sodium intake.
Furthermore, another food that you should minimize is sushi made with white rice and imitation crab meat. Only seen as an intake of carbohydrates, sushi is not recognized for its following features. First of all, it contains high glycemics, calories, and carbohydrates. In case you did not know, glycemics refer to the high fructose sugars and white flour, which may lead to killer diseases in the future. In addition, there is only a small amount of protein in each serving and the imitation crab meat is also another word for sugar. For a healthier choice, try to use real sushi made with salmon or tuna.
Although many believe that soy products are healthy, there are many disagreements arguing its increased amounts of cancers. The most important aspect is that soy is linked to increase estrogen in males, and breast cancer in women. Unfortunately, these products also endorse hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer, and infertility. So instead of taking the route of increased diseases, try any high protein food instead, such as brown rice or whole grains and be soy-free.
Now that you know the “hidden disguises” of these delicious deceptive delectables, beware of the food that you eat because even the boxes marked low fat or include vitamins can be crucial to your health. Take the healthy route by looking closely at your ingredients; even though they may look delicious, they might not be as healthy as you think. Beware of this chaos of calories, and I hope you are reminded that these foods can lead to the downside of your diet.
The chaos of calories begins in the morning as soon as you grab breakfast on your way to school. One example includes your neighborhood-friendly yogurt, which supposedly holds all the ingredients ensured for a healthy choice at the grocery store. On the down side, yogurt contains loads of corn syrup and sweeteners. Those that do include fruit at the bottom generally have twice the amount of sugar, adding to the amount of calories and if you add nuts, it is increasing the amount of fat. Although, it is a better alternative to junk food, yogurt does have its downfalls.
Another food that is filled with fiber, whole-grain nuts, and dried fruits pertains to granola bars, another delicious, yet misleading snack. Although it does contain small quantities of vitamins and fiber, granola bars contain high amounts of carbohydrates and artificial ingredients, including the sugary syrups and chocolate chips. Along with these delectable bites, rice cakes also share the high amounts of fat as well as trans fat. Even though the box may boasts of its low-cholesterol and whole grains, flavored rice cakes generally add fat, and can add up quickly.
As for lunch time, most of us usually pack a sandwich with packed meats such as turkey or ham. Though it may make the perfect lunch, these packaged meats contribute to the downside of your diet by its greater attributes of sodium. An intake of packaged turkey is one-third of the maximum daily recommended amount, so try to buy fresh meat or turn to low-sodium varieties to keep within your sodium intake.
Furthermore, another food that you should minimize is sushi made with white rice and imitation crab meat. Only seen as an intake of carbohydrates, sushi is not recognized for its following features. First of all, it contains high glycemics, calories, and carbohydrates. In case you did not know, glycemics refer to the high fructose sugars and white flour, which may lead to killer diseases in the future. In addition, there is only a small amount of protein in each serving and the imitation crab meat is also another word for sugar. For a healthier choice, try to use real sushi made with salmon or tuna.
Although many believe that soy products are healthy, there are many disagreements arguing its increased amounts of cancers. The most important aspect is that soy is linked to increase estrogen in males, and breast cancer in women. Unfortunately, these products also endorse hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer, and infertility. So instead of taking the route of increased diseases, try any high protein food instead, such as brown rice or whole grains and be soy-free.
Now that you know the “hidden disguises” of these delicious deceptive delectables, beware of the food that you eat because even the boxes marked low fat or include vitamins can be crucial to your health. Take the healthy route by looking closely at your ingredients; even though they may look delicious, they might not be as healthy as you think. Beware of this chaos of calories, and I hope you are reminded that these foods can lead to the downside of your diet.