What foods should we give up?

What foods should we give up?

What foods should we give up, or at least reduce, in order to maintain good health?

1- Donuts covered with jam

And although the taste of this dessert may be delicious, it contains white flour and sugar, in addition to being well fried.

Sports nutrition expert Rob Hobson explained that “one cake of jam contains about 330 calories and five teaspoons of sugar in one serving, in addition to being rich in saturated fat,” according to “The Sun.”

2- Sausages

In addition, sausages and processed meats are generally high in saturated fat and contain large amounts of salt, as well as additives such as nitrates and nitrites.

According to Rob, a diet rich in processed meats such as hot dogs is a risk factor for colorectal cancer

3- Cola

Cola is also considered an unhealthy drink. One can of Coca-Cola contains seven teaspoons of sugar.

The calories in this drink and other sweetened drinks are empty because they do not contain other nutrients and the excess can lead to weight gain and poor dental health.

4- fried chicken

In parallel, eating fried chicken that is full of saturated fats can increase the risk of heart disease.

It also contains heaps of salt which can increase blood pressure when taken in excess.

And just two fried chicken thighs contain nearly 500 calories, 2.5 grams of salt and high amounts of saturated fat.

5- Breakfast cereal

Some breakfast cereals are fortified with nutrients and are not high in sugar, making them a good choice for breakfast as part of a balanced diet.

However, some of them are more like candy because they contain high amounts of sugar and even chocolate chips. And it is better to stay away from it.

6- Granola

Granola is a healthy breakfast option, but the truth is that granola can contain a lot of sugar, oil, and in some cases, added salt.

7- White sugar

White sugar is known to be associated with weight gain and an increased risk of many diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.

Experts advise those who cannot drink tea or coffee without adding teaspoons of sugar to try natural alternative sweeteners in moderate amounts.

8- High-protein chocolate bars

In the same vein, Rob warned against high-protein chocolate bars, pointing out that many chocolate bar brands are now producing high-protein ones but while they may contain up to 20g of protein, they are high in sugar ( about three teaspoons) and contain high amounts of saturated fat.

9- White chocolate

White chocolate can be high in sugars, which is what gives it that sweet taste and helps remove the bitterness that dark chocolate has.

Eating large amounts of added sugar can lead to oral health problems with our teeth.

10- Fruit juice with added sugars

And although a daily glass of fruit juice is a good source of vitamin C and folic acid, both of which are essential for good health, some fruit juices actually contain extra sugar, in addition to the natural sugars already provided by fruit.

Rob suggests checking the label, and if you see added sugar in the ingredient list, choose a different brand.

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