Food myths must be dispelled to avoid consuming empty calories or ingredients harmful to our health. It will also be beneficial for you to be aware of certain foods that are apparently healthy but are not. These should be avoided as much as possible in your diet.Also Read – You should add dates, sesame seeds and other foods to your diet to increase hemoglobin levels.
Dr. Lavneet Batra, an award-winning nutritionist, takes to her Instagram to discuss 5 such foods that look healthy but are actually quite unhealthy. She captioned it “Caution: Just because it looks healthy doesn’t mean it is!” Also Read – Cholesterol and Dates: How Many Dates Should You Eat a Day to Lower Cholesterol Levels?
5 Foods That Look Healthy But Are Totally Unhealthy
Flavored Yogurt: Yogurt can be a healthy choice, but flavored yogurt is a huge no. Since then, many flavored yogurts contain more sugar than a slice of cake. Therefore, it is best to opt for unsweetened yogurt whenever possible Also Read – Health Fact: Is it safe to eat fruits before bed? Know the best time to eat it
Protein drinks and bars: Many people are under the impression that the higher the protein content of a food or drink, the healthier it is. However, things like protein bars and protein shakes are not as healthy as some people think. Many protein bars/drinks are just processed bricks of artificial ingredients and fillers.
Packaged Salad: If done right, a salad can be a perfectly healthy and filling meal. But ready-to-eat salads are often high in sodium and fat, and a whole bunch of preservatives keep them from spoiling.
Vegetable oils (canola, soybean, sunflower): Vegetable oils such as canola, sunflower, soybean are often labeled as “heart-healthy”. But the truth is that they are the number 1 cause of health problems, because they are very refined and rich in omega 6, which causes rapid growth of cancer cells, blood clotting and increased inflammation in the body.
Low-fat products: Just because a food is low in fat doesn’t mean it’s a healthy choice. Food manufacturers often replace fat with sugar in low-fat and fat-free products to make up for the loss of taste.
She also answers about “How can you be sure what you’re eating is actually healthy?”
- Pay attention to the back of the label, not just the front
- Understand the ingredients list
- Stock up on whole foods
