un-(Healthy Foods)

Think you are eating healthy? Well think again.

Following are five ‘so called’ healthy foods which you need to stop eating:

1. Fruit Juices

You probably know that carbonated drinks are bad, so you may think that fruit juices are a healthier alternative. Not so fast. Most of the fruit juices which are available contain high amounts of sugar. Which is the first thing you need to avoid while on a weight loss regime. Sugar i.e glucose gets absorbed almost instantly in your blood stream and causes your insulin to spike, creating ideal conditions for fat storage.

Not to mention that in most fruit juices there is little or no fruit component. Artificial sweeteners and colours are used to make you feel that you are drinking the real deal. Even if your fruit juice is 100% natural, due to low fibre content it is always better to eat the fruit instead of the juice.

2. Healthy Biscuits

Highly refined wheat flour is the main ingredient of Biscuits. Wheat four i.e maida has no nutritional value. There are healthier options now available but although they put in whole wheat, refined wheat is still the main base. Also biscuits contain high sugar. Sugar and maida, just the perfect combination to get you fat!

If you don’t mind a bit of extra calories there’s another thing which you should be worrying about. The words “partially hydrogenated” or “hydrogenated”. It only means one thing. Trans fats! Which is the worst thing you can put in your mouth.

3. Low Fat Flavoured Yogurts

You need to get over one thing. Eating fat does not make you fat. Eating excess calories will make you fat. Also eating simple carbs (sugar) further promotes fat storage. Don’t get fooled by the word “low fat”. These may be low in fat but flavoured yogurts also contain high amount of sugar.

Next time you think of picking up a low fat or fat free yogurt, just check the nutritional tag. If sugar is more than 5 gms it isn’t worth your time.

4. Multigrain Bread

A lot of people think that by opting for a multigrain bread they are choosing a healthier option. Just remember multigrain is not the same as whole grain bread. Even if it contains 9 grains and is refined flour it isn’t the same as a whole grain bread. Next time check or ask for a 100% whole grain bread.

5.  Breakfast Cereals

Let me tell you most of the breakfast cereals out there are not healthy. Just because the word healthy is written on it don’t just jump over it. Most of the cereals are laced with sugar and refined carbs. These are processed foods so they contain no fibre. Imagine starting your day with high sugar and refined carbs. Disastrous! Right?

Final Word:

These are just five foods, I can assure you there are many. You just need to stay vary and be smart when it comes to fuelling your body which the right nutrients. Don’t just believe the words written on the front of the package or how it is marketing. Inspect for yourself by carefully scrutinising the nutritional tag behind each item. This additional 30 secs spent while selecting the item will go a long way towards fulfilling your nutritional goals.

Let me know in the comments if you found this helpful. Cheers

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PS. Its Diwali time! Doesn’t mean you have to throw your fitness goals and diet out of the window. Eat smart and make the right choices.

Happy Diwali Everyone!!