4 Foods to Never, Ever, Ever, Eat
I don’t normally tell people what not to eat. Why? Because I have heard from many people who, due to disease (e.g. cancer), all they’re told is that everything they’re eating is killing them & all the foods they can no longer eat. The end result: they are now scared of food. Since food is awesome & healthy, wholesome food is even awesomer, I never want to make someone fear it.
However, every now & then, it’s good to remind people of some foods that should be avoided at all costs. So, here are 4, only 4, foods to skip.
- Smoked & Cured Meats (& yes, that includes Bacon – even turkey bacon):
From fancy charcuterie to “dime a dog” night, pass on cured meats in any form – they’ve been linked to cancer, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, & migraines. Plus, they’re packed with artery-clogging grease: Regulations allow up to 50% (by weight) of fresh pork sausage to be fat! - Energy Drinks: Stick to a cup of coffee (or, better yet, green tea) for your afternoon boost. Seemingly harmless caffeinated beverages are often loaded with sugar – & the FDA has received numerous reports linking brands like 5 Hour Energy & Monster Energy to possible heart attacks, convulsions, & even death.
- White Rice: Skip the refined grains & go for whole (e.g. brown & wild rice): A 17% higher risk of diabetes is associated with eating five or more servings of white rice per week, compared with eating white rice less than once a month.
- Reduced-Fat Peanut Butter: When companies take out the fat, they have to add something back in to make peanut butter taste delicious. In this case, it’s extra sugar – & who wants that?! Instead, spread regular, natural peanut butter on your sandwich for more of the good fats & protein without fake sweetness.
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