Myths about health foods
Posted on: 05/Oct/2015 10:52:28 AM
Foods in the market that are branded as health foods may not actually do good for your body. Remember to read the label of all foods that you buy. For example, breakfast cereal (known to be a healthy meal) can be misleading in its nutritional value. Many cereals contain high amounts of sugar. Sometimes, one bowl of cereal can give you your day`s recommended sugar consumption. Similarly, store bought fruit juice contains corn syrup, which is high in fructose. Juice - even natural, homemade juice - contains high amounts of sugar. Yes, it is much healthier than a can of aerated drinks, but not as healthy as a piece of fruit. Low fat foods is another example. These have less fat but more sugar.
Another over the counter product that is high in sugar is the sports drink. If you are not an athlete or do not undergo intense workouts, it is recommended that you stay away from them. In addition to electrolytes, they contain high amounts of calories and sugar. Snack bars like the protein, granola, cereal and energy bars are also full of calories. Most of the soy protein that the bars contain has very little nutritional value. Similar to the sports drink, stay away from energy bars if you aren`t physically active.
A common belief is that the egg white is more healthy that the yolk. While it is true that egg whites contain lower levels of fat and cholesterol, the yolks help increase the levels of healthy cholesterol. However, it should be had - like everything else - in moderation. Another healthy fat, thats become a fad now, is avocado. Too much avocado leads to weight gain. To avoid this, your diet has to be modified accordingly. You diet has to be modified also when having a salad. Many salad dressings are full of oil, fat and calories.
