Do you care about your health?
Do you want to live a long time?
Then here are 23 foods you should never consume again:
Do you want to live a long time?
Then here are 23 foods you should never consume again:
1. Seed Oils
Highly processed and highly inflammatory. They have been linked to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. Originally many of them were developed as lubricants for machinery. They are not food and should be avoided at all times.
Highly processed and highly inflammatory. They have been linked to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. Originally many of them were developed as lubricants for machinery. They are not food and should be avoided at all times.
2. Microwave popcorn
Made with artificial butter which can cause inflammation, but that’s not the worst of it. The bags themselves contain cancer-causing chemicals. This is one of the most toxic foods you can eat. Pop your own in an air popper or in a pot on the stove.
Made with artificial butter which can cause inflammation, but that’s not the worst of it. The bags themselves contain cancer-causing chemicals. This is one of the most toxic foods you can eat. Pop your own in an air popper or in a pot on the stove.
3. Alcohol
Controversial, but I see no redeeming value to alcohol. Consumption can also increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney and liver disease, and certain cancers. Soda
Controversial, but I see no redeeming value to alcohol. Consumption can also increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney and liver disease, and certain cancers. Soda
4. Soda
Made in the U.S. with high fructose corn syrup. Not only will this cause insulin resistance and diabetes, it is also very hard on your liver. Sodas can also contribute to kidney stones. Stick with water.
Made in the U.S. with high fructose corn syrup. Not only will this cause insulin resistance and diabetes, it is also very hard on your liver. Sodas can also contribute to kidney stones. Stick with water.
5. Diet soda
In my opinion worse for you than regular soda. Artificial sweeteners have been linked to cancer, GI issues, and diabetes.
In my opinion worse for you than regular soda. Artificial sweeteners have been linked to cancer, GI issues, and diabetes.
6. Fish with high mercury levels
Mercury is a toxic metal that wreaks havoc on our health. Excess levels can cause many neurologic disorders including anxiety, depression, memory issues, and muscle weakness. Swordfish, shark, and tilefish contain the highest levels.
Mercury is a toxic metal that wreaks havoc on our health. Excess levels can cause many neurologic disorders including anxiety, depression, memory issues, and muscle weakness. Swordfish, shark, and tilefish contain the highest levels.
7. Packaged donuts
Usually contain trans fats, which not only raise bad cholesterol but also lower good cholesterol.
Usually contain trans fats, which not only raise bad cholesterol but also lower good cholesterol.
8. Table Salt
I am not afraid of salt, I encourage people to eat more salt generally, but not table salt. It is bleached and stripped of natural minerals. Stick with Himalayan or sea salts.
I am not afraid of salt, I encourage people to eat more salt generally, but not table salt. It is bleached and stripped of natural minerals. Stick with Himalayan or sea salts.
9. Energy Drinks
Caffeine, sugar, and other stimulants. That's not energy, that's speed. They are loaded with sugar and other highly processed ingredients. If you are low in energy, sleep more.
Caffeine, sugar, and other stimulants. That's not energy, that's speed. They are loaded with sugar and other highly processed ingredients. If you are low in energy, sleep more.
10. Low-fat ice cream
Fat is replaced with sugar alcohols. These cause many GI issues. If you’re going to eat ice cream, pick a full-fat version with the fewest ingredients. Just don’t eat it too often.
Fat is replaced with sugar alcohols. These cause many GI issues. If you’re going to eat ice cream, pick a full-fat version with the fewest ingredients. Just don’t eat it too often.
11. Pre-made pie crusts
Contain hydrogenated oils which increase your risk of heart disease. Make your pie crust at home using real butter.
Contain hydrogenated oils which increase your risk of heart disease. Make your pie crust at home using real butter.
12. Frozen meals
Low in nutrients, high in carbs and sugar. They are not made with quality ingredients. Plus they taste awful.
Low in nutrients, high in carbs and sugar. They are not made with quality ingredients. Plus they taste awful.
13. Margarine
Contain a high amount of trans fats. Once touted as the “healthy alternative” to butter, they are more harmful than almost any food you eat. Stick with real butter.
Contain a high amount of trans fats. Once touted as the “healthy alternative” to butter, they are more harmful than almost any food you eat. Stick with real butter.
14. Grocery store baked goods
Also contain trans fats. Go to a real bakery.
Also contain trans fats. Go to a real bakery.
15. Breads/crackers with potassium bromate
Check the ingredients. Potassium bromate has been linked to cancer and is banned in many countries.
Check the ingredients. Potassium bromate has been linked to cancer and is banned in many countries.
16. Corn tortillas
Often made with propylparaben which is tied to hormone imbalances. It acts like estrogen in the body causing dysregulation. Avoid tortillas with this ingredient. Better yet, make them yourself.
Often made with propylparaben which is tied to hormone imbalances. It acts like estrogen in the body causing dysregulation. Avoid tortillas with this ingredient. Better yet, make them yourself.
17. Agave Nectar
It is not a healthy alternative to sugar. It is very high in fructose, one of the more toxic forms of sugar. Use honey or real maple syrup instead.
It is not a healthy alternative to sugar. It is very high in fructose, one of the more toxic forms of sugar. Use honey or real maple syrup instead.
18. Sugary cereals
Pains me to say it because I love cereal. They are highly processed, full of sugar and food coloring, and offer no nutritional value.
Pains me to say it because I love cereal. They are highly processed, full of sugar and food coloring, and offer no nutritional value.
19. Reduced-fat peanut butter
They remove the natural fat and replace it with sugar and artificial ingredients. This may lower the calories but makes it a lot more unhealthy. Stick with natural peanut butter that has two ingredients, peanuts and salt.
They remove the natural fat and replace it with sugar and artificial ingredients. This may lower the calories but makes it a lot more unhealthy. Stick with natural peanut butter that has two ingredients, peanuts and salt.
20. Pop tarts
You might as well eat a candy bar. They are on the same level nutritionally. They contain 4 types of sugar: corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, and regular sugar.
You might as well eat a candy bar. They are on the same level nutritionally. They contain 4 types of sugar: corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, and regular sugar.
21. Canned fruit
You could swap a slice of cake and your body wouldn’t really know the difference. The amount of sugar in the fruit plus the syrup they put in the can is higher than many desserts. Stick with fresh fruit.
You could swap a slice of cake and your body wouldn’t really know the difference. The amount of sugar in the fruit plus the syrup they put in the can is higher than many desserts. Stick with fresh fruit.
22. Skim milk
Remove the fat and add sugar. Just like every low-fat food. The fat they remove is better for you than the sugar they add. Stick with whole-fat dairy products.
Remove the fat and add sugar. Just like every low-fat food. The fat they remove is better for you than the sugar they add. Stick with whole-fat dairy products.
23. Non-organic strawberries
I am generally a big fan of berries, but strawberries top the list of foods with the most pesticides. In this case, buy organic.
I am generally a big fan of berries, but strawberries top the list of foods with the most pesticides. In this case, buy organic.
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