DIET SODA
We’ve all heard that regular soda is one of the worst things to drink, thanks to its high sugar content. But, what about diet soda? It may be calorie-free, but the high ratio of chemicals and artificial sweeteners are shown to increase the amount of unhealthy bacteria in the gut, making it more difficult to maintain a healthy weight. Further, a study published in Diabetes Pro found that people who drank two or more diet sodas a day experienced waist-size increases six times that of non-diet drinkers.
COFFEE CREAMER
It contains Titanium dioxide, trans fats and added sugar. These ingredients are not good for the body. Coffee creamer contain titanium dioxide, an ultraviolet radiation blocker that doubles as a whitening agent. The additive has been proven to cause liver and tissue damage in mice, and may also have health implications in humans, according to a recent review of the chemical.
Coffee creamer is also typically packed with trans fats, often hiding under its lesser-known name: hydrogenated oil. Pretty much all of Coffee Mate’s products have this scary ingredient that has been shown to diminish memory in adults under 45 years old.
SPORTS DRINKS
Sports drinks are marketed as the perfect recovery drink for those who play sports or work out on a regular basis because they contain electrolytes that replenish depleted muscles. But, what you probably don’t realize is that these drinks contain upwards of 250 to 300 calories per bottle. These drinks do serve a purpose, but they’re more for endurance athletes (think marathoners, soccer players, etc.) who need to replenish lost carbs and nutrients as they work out.
ICE CREAM
Most Ice creams are rich in Soybean oil, titanium dioxide and artificial coloring. These are not so good for the body.
Most “premium” ice creams are overloaded with sugar and soybean oil, a fat that’s been linked to weight gain. Some even contain harmful artificial coloring agents and titanium dioxide, an additive that gives sunblock its white hue!
GRANOLA
Most people believe Granola is healthy but this might not be true. The crunchy stuff made with oats averages a whopping 597 calories per cup—not to mention 28 grams of fat and 24 grams of sugar per cup.
SOY MILK
Soy milk is often touted as a healthy alternative to soy milk, but recent research has linked processed soy products—like that found in soy milk—can actually have high levels of goitrogens, a substance that can cause thyroid problems. Plus, the majority of the soybean crop contain GMOs and high levels of pesticides.
FROZEN DINNERS
Those frozen dinners sold by some health food companies seem like they’d be a healthy meal on-the-go, but they’re loaded with sugar, salt, and preservatives that negate any health benefits they have. Avoid dinners made with teriyaki or sweet-and-sour sauce—those are the ones definitely loaded with a lot of sugar. Your best bet is to just prep meals on your own that you can grab before leaving for the day.
ANYTHING LABELED “GLUTEN-FREE”
Those who suffer from Celiac’s Disease must go gluten-free to stay healthy, but that doesn’t mean anything labeled as gluten-free is healthy. Marketers have quickly learned that slapping a gluten-free label on foods like candy make them seem healthier than they really are. Plus, foods like cookies, cakes and chips that are made without gluten often contain more calories, sugar and filler ingredients than their gluten-ized counterparts.
SUGARY CEREAL
It contains Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT), Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), refined carbs and added sugar which are know to be unhealthy.
Consuming too much of it can lead to obesity, which often causes other health problems like diabetes and heart disease. Many popular varieties are also laced with Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) or BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole), ingredients that are banned in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and much of Europe because they are thought to be carcinogenic.