The negative impact or the report of zero good results of many foods and supplements has been reported throughout the years. Sometimes the list changes based on research that is more recent. Here are the top 5 foods that I have in my blacklist.
1. Processed meat is the first. Every report I've read says that we need to eliminate or at the very least reduce the amount of processed meats we eat such as cold cuts. One study found that patients who ate the most processed meats were at a much greater risk of recurrence for benign colorectal tumors. An older study and still regarded highly says that people who ate the most processed meat were 50 percent more likely to develop lower colon cancer. The other problem is processed meat is high in salt content and that is not good for blood pressure.
2. Fried fish is the second food to avoid. Granted, fish is good for you but do not fry it for fish sticks, fish sandwiches and fish and chips. A study of ultrasound images of 5,000 older adults found that those who ate fried fish showed greater evidence of arteriosclerosis and other heart problems.
3. Avoid trans fats. You can hardly turn on the TV or read an online health blurb without someone telling you to give up trans fat. An increase of just 2 percent.In caloric intake of trans fat was associated with a 23 percent higher risk of coronary heart disease. On a per-calorie basis, trans fat increased the risk of heart disease more than any other micronutrient.
4. Skip the power bars. Unless you are an athlete running marathons, most power bars and so called energy bars are glorified candy bars. They are packed with calories that you do not need.
5. As long as I am on the topic, then also skip the energy drinks. There is nothing nutritious about them. They are loaded with caffeine and extra sugar. Unless you are participating in some athletic activity that lasts longer than 2 hours, plain, ordinary water is your best source of hydration.
Okay, what food would you like to add to this list? Scroll down to comments and tell us what food you think we should avoid and why. Maybe our list will grow.
To your successful well balance life.
Ruthan Brodsky
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