Some food items and other products that are marketed to be healthy, but actually are not. It is necessary to open both our eyes to these products, which we might be using or even over-using only because we are made believe about its health benefits. Let's open our eyes slowly with this list.
1. Sports Drinks- Consumption sports drinks but not participating in a high-intensity activity, results in gulping of more calories than burning.
2. Energy bars- Most people wouldn't think of a candy bar as a healthy snack. Many snacks sold as energy bars are nutritionally very similar to candy when it comes to sugar content. So, imagine.
3. Hand sanitizers- Sure! They are the best alternatives to the traditional soap-water wash. Any sanitizer with over 60% alcohol content drive off the bacteria and other germs off the hands, if used properly. However, just as much as it is important to protect hands from infections, it is really vital to let some germs and microbes in. With total clearance of those, there are no favours done for your immune system. Over use of hand sanitizers will resist a build up of resistance to the germs in any sneeze or cough that might come anyone's way.
4. Multigrain and wheat breads- Wheat or not, either ways the bread is made out of enriched flour, refined to strip it off its nutrients. Hardly any nutritional content, they cause an unhealthy spike in sugar levels, causing severe health ailments. Althought, whole grain helps prevent weight gain, and lowers he risk of diabetes.
5. Fat-free anything- When the fat is removed from a product, its sodium and sugar content often increases. Fat is important for a body to be able to function properly, absorb vitamins and minerals, and helps us know when we are full and do not overeat. Also, it depends on the type of fat that is consumed, which will decide if its a good idea or not. Saturated fats (butter) and trans-fats are so called bad fats. Unsaturated fats are as a matter of fact healthy for the heart.
6. Diet soda- Diet sodas may have fewer calories than regular versions, but the artificial sweeteners may cause weight gain.
7. Smoothies- Smoothies sound like a healthy snack or meal replacement, and they can be if gone about it the right way. But because some smoothies contain more sugar than fresh and frozen fruits, yogurt, and skim (or non-dairy) milk, they can easily turn from diet-friendly to diet-busting.
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1. Sports Drinks- Consumption sports drinks but not participating in a high-intensity activity, results in gulping of more calories than burning.
2. Energy bars- Most people wouldn't think of a candy bar as a healthy snack. Many snacks sold as energy bars are nutritionally very similar to candy when it comes to sugar content. So, imagine.
3. Hand sanitizers- Sure! They are the best alternatives to the traditional soap-water wash. Any sanitizer with over 60% alcohol content drive off the bacteria and other germs off the hands, if used properly. However, just as much as it is important to protect hands from infections, it is really vital to let some germs and microbes in. With total clearance of those, there are no favours done for your immune system. Over use of hand sanitizers will resist a build up of resistance to the germs in any sneeze or cough that might come anyone's way.
4. Multigrain and wheat breads- Wheat or not, either ways the bread is made out of enriched flour, refined to strip it off its nutrients. Hardly any nutritional content, they cause an unhealthy spike in sugar levels, causing severe health ailments. Althought, whole grain helps prevent weight gain, and lowers he risk of diabetes.
5. Fat-free anything- When the fat is removed from a product, its sodium and sugar content often increases. Fat is important for a body to be able to function properly, absorb vitamins and minerals, and helps us know when we are full and do not overeat. Also, it depends on the type of fat that is consumed, which will decide if its a good idea or not. Saturated fats (butter) and trans-fats are so called bad fats. Unsaturated fats are as a matter of fact healthy for the heart.
6. Diet soda- Diet sodas may have fewer calories than regular versions, but the artificial sweeteners may cause weight gain.
7. Smoothies- Smoothies sound like a healthy snack or meal replacement, and they can be if gone about it the right way. But because some smoothies contain more sugar than fresh and frozen fruits, yogurt, and skim (or non-dairy) milk, they can easily turn from diet-friendly to diet-busting.
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