Wise up your nutrition in Thousand Oaks by learning what not to eat.
Most people think that they’re healthy. The trend of buying only ‘organic,’ ‘sugar-free,’ and ‘all-natural’ food is easily misinterpreted by the general public. The confusing labels and advertising can make a healthy grocery shopping trip a minefield for many of us. Many are secret sugar hosts that set your body into inflammation overdrive and cause you to reach for snacks later in the day. Kick your nutrition into gear by learning what health foods you shouldn’t be eating.
Fruit Juice
Fruit juice is just as dangerous as soda for us. Unless you squeeze it yourself, you’re not sure what nasty additives and sugar they’re adding to the carton. If you’re drinking an 8-ounce glass of orange juice in minutes, you’re consuming the juice of four medium-sized oranges. In just a few moments, you’ve consumed a whole lot of sugar. Eating fruit in its whole form is best.
Microwave Popcorn
Popcorn is a large misconception in the health industry. While freshly popped popcorn kernels with no salt or seasoning could be considered healthy, the microwavable kind is not. The microwavable bags are coated with non-stick perfluorochemicals that have been linked to cancer. What’s more, the fake butter flavoring compound, diacetyl, causes severe lung disease when inhaled regularly.
Vegetable Oil
Vegetable oils also fall into the ‘health’ foods that you should avoid category as they are highly inflammatory. The particles found in these oils are partially hydrogenated and have been linked to a number of health defects. Instead of using these oils, opt for pure, cold pressed, extra virgin coconut oil!
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