Top 6 “Healthy Foods” That Aren’t Healthy
Top 6 “Healthy Foods” That Aren’t Healthy
The health food industry is a billion dollar market place. With people becoming more health conscious and wanting to eat healthier some companies capitalize on that desire and market some food and drinks that are healthy, but in reality are the exact opposite. Our friends at Eat This Not That have listed out six foods/drinks that are not good for and could actually derail your health plans.
1.Diet Soda-Sucralose or Splenda used to sweeten these drinks can actually make you hungrier and crave more food. Look for sodas that are made with stevia they are great alternatives to traditional diet sodas.
2. Low Fat Yogurt-Even with added sugar, low-fat flavored yogurt may result in a lower-calorie option than full-fat yogurt; however, the added sugar may slow weight loss. Research has noted a positive association between increased added sugar intake and weight gain.
Instead, choose plain yogurt and add natural sweetness from fruit or honey. If you prefer a sweetened yogurt, choose an option with less than 5 grams of added sugar or one sweetened with stevia.
3. Veggie Chips-While they may provide fewer calories per serving compared to traditional chips, they may not satisfy your craving as well. That could lead to overeating as you look for satisfaction from your food, resulting in a high calorie intake.
For healthier chips for weight loss, look for options with at least 1 gram of fiber per serving, and portion out your serving instead of eating straight from the bag to lessen your chances of overeating.
4. Protein Bars-It may be true that protein bars can serve as a convenient meal or snack, but replacing whole-ingredient foods with a processed bar may not be the best option for weight loss.
Look for options that support weight loss with fewer than 200 calories and minimal added sugar. Pair them with a fruit or vegetable to incorporate more filling fiber into your meal or snack.
5. Low Fat Peanut Butter-There is only a difference of a few calories between low-fat and regular peanut butter. That’s because low-fat options often have more added sugar to compensate for the flavor loss.
Eat the real peanut butter instead.
6. Pre Made Smoothies and Shakes-These drinks may not have enough protein and may also be loaded with sugar.
Look for options with at least 15 grams of protein per serving and fewer than 5 grams of added sugar. Even better, options that contain fiber promote satiety and allow you to feel fuller.
Courtesy of Eat This, Not That
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