9 recommended foods to avoid

Sick of people telling you never to eat this or that again? We tell you which foods experts say to avoid.

White bread, refined flour

According to Dr Lawrence Wilson, white bread and refined flours have been stripped of all vitamins, minerals, fibre, and other important nutrients. Without these, the body would not be able to properly digest these foods, which may lead to health problems. Moreover, chlorine and bromine have been added to refined white flour, two poisonous chemicals that have been associated with thyroid and organ damage.

Frozen meals

Conventional frozen meals are filled with preservatives, processed salt, hydrogenated oils and other artificial ingredients, according to 4us2be.com, which makes their nutrient content very little. However, there are some other organic frozen meal brands that are healthier since they contain less preservatives.

White rice

Dr Garima Jain wrote on GlobalNaturopath.com that white rice is nutritionally deficient. Like white bread, white rice contains few nutrients even if it is "fortified". It does not have bran and germ, two natural components that make up brown rice. Brown rice is absorbed more slowly and does not cause a sudden increase in blood sugar, unlike white rice.

Microwaveable popcorn

According to NaturalNews.com, microwaveable popcorn gives off a toxic, lung-damaging gas called diacetyl when cooked. On top of that, almost every component of microwaveable popcorn is genetically modified, including the corn kernels, which contain processed salt as well as preservatives to enhance flavour. It’s best to use organic kernels that you can pop in a kettle and add your own healthier flavouring.

Margarine

Margarine is a hydrogenated trans-fat oil which is hidden in all processed foods and contrary to popular belief, butter and saturated fats are not unhealthy, because they are derived from pastured animals that feed on grass rather than corn and soy. If you prefer something else besides butter, choose extra-virgin coconut oil or olive oil.

Protein and energy bars

They may seem to be healthy supplements to your diet. But they are not. These proteins, refined sugars, hydrogenated fat and other harmful additives are found in conventional protein and energy bars. And they contribute to chronic illnesses. But not all of them are bad. The market sells organic and healthy protein and energy bars as well.

Meat products with nitrates and nitrites

Processed meat like deli meats, summer sausage, hot dogs, bacon, and many others are often loaded with sodium nitrite and other chemical preservatives, says NaturalNews.com. These nitrates and nitrites have been known to cause heart disease and cancer. Opt for organic meats instead.

Soy milk and soy-based meat substitutes

According to NaturalNews.com, this is one of the biggest health frauds. Almost all non-organic soy found in the market are genetically modified, and are processed using a toxic chemical called hexane. Hexane is known to cause birth defects, reproductive problems and even cancer. Soy that has not been fermented is also highly estrogenic and this causes hormonal imbalance.

Diet coke

Most "diet" anything products on the market contains artificial sweeteners, according to NaturalNews.com. These sweeteners may cause neurological damage, gastrointestinal problems and endocrine disruption. So replacing fat and other natural components to reduce calorie content is not a good thing at all, and it is much healthier to stick to foods with natural fats that are as close to nature as possible because your body would be able to respond well to it.

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