Committing to a healthy lifestyle is an excellent choice for anyone . .. but before you stock up at Whole Foods, you should do your research. There are many fads (ads) that make you eat "healthy" foods that, in reality, are not so good for you.
Here are 10 foods that most people consider healthy options ... but are not.
1. Fruits & Vegetables
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While most juices contain healthy nutrients like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, they also contain a lot of sugar. (Even green juice!) Not only that, but you're missing out on all the fibers that vegetables provide. Eat your vegetables is always a good idea.
2. Veggie chips
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unless you slicing the sweet potatoes and cook them in the oven to make "smart" ... chances are, your vegetable chips contain as much sodium and fat than regular potato chips in the store.
3. Quinoa pasta
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Actual quinoa is fantastic for you - it has less carbs and sugar than any pasta. But if you buy quinoa pasta, make sure it contains quinoa flour. Anything else and you're just eating a substitute that has less protein and as many carbohydrates and sugars that any normal pasta.
4. Pre-packaged salads
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Pre-packaged salad you buy at delis, gas stations, schools, airports and probably contain more than 1,000 calories and a heck of a lot of sodium. They are actually not so healthy.
5. nut butters
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in moderation, most nut butters are good for you and can add a serving of fat / protein you need your day. However, there are many butters that contain a lot of sugars or trans fats. Even if you value without additives nut butters, a tablespoon usually contains about 100 calories ... so pace yourself!
6. multigrain bread
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If you buy a bread that says "multigrain", this label does not mean it's best for you. Instead, "multigrain" simply means there are many grains in bread. Look for breads "whole grain" instead. Multigrain varieties may still contain, processed refined grains that spike your blood sugar (and cause weight gain).
7. Protein Bars
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Many protein bars are essentially candy bars, but with somewhat more protein. Instead, after a workout, eat foods that are naturally high in protein (such as eggs, meat, poultry, fish, beans and legumes).
8. cereal "Smart"
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Do not trust advertising grain - lots of cereals healthy that are not very different from the sweet treats that you used to eat as a child. When purchasing cereals, look at the ingredients. What you buy should contain "less than 10 grams of sugar per serving, at least 5 grams of fiber per serving, and contain her in the ingredients."
9. gluten free snacks
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If you do not have celiac disease or are diagnosed as gluten intolerant, it there's no reason to eat gluten-free snacks. in fact, many of these GF prepackaged foods pose to their strange texture or flavor by adding fillers (sugars, fats, chemical additives).
ten. cups of fruit and yogurt
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Added fresh fruit or yogurt with honey is good, but eating pre-packaged containers of fruit and yogurt is not a good idea. They usually have the same amount of sugars and carbohydrates as candy bar .
(via Fox News)
sure to read ingredient labels when shopping and know your daily intake levels suggested (sugars, carbohydrates, fats, sodium, etc.). If you avoid the pre-packaged health foods "easy", which is a good start.
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