Top 5 Foods You Should Stay Away From

There are always some kind of study telling us what food has become harmful, or what food we should take more of, what new hybrid offers more for our system, etc.

As consumers, we get confused as to which is which, and we begin to question the integrity of these studies if it might be a conspiracy against specific food chains or brands.

We should always take everything with a grain of salt and really read up on what seems most right for us and our families. Especially since more people list eating as their guilty pleasures.

It’s not entirely possible to be able to be 100% sure which kind of food really cause Cancer or all kinds of diseases, but it is possible to be more aware of the things we put in our bodies.

Here are some of the ones we recommend that you eradicate from your diet. Check out these Top 5 Foods You Should Stay Away From.

Sodas

They seem so harmless as they are just in cans or bottles, smiling at us from their commercials to the grocery shelves, but soda is sugar and spice and everything not nice. If you consume these drinks regularly, you’re more prone to developing type 2 diabetes.

Some people opt for the ‘diet’ variety, but these have their own set of dangers. They really aren’t the healthier alternative. They have a different chemical makeup and sometimes the sugar substitute could even cause more damage.

Processed meats

A lot of hullabaloo has circled the realm of processed meats for years, but the World Health Organization has confirmed that there are sufficient proofs that they are one of the culprits linked to bowel cancer.

Even though it might be difficult to cut these staples out from our regular menu, it really could save your life or your loved one’s life if you cut them.

The next time you reach for that pack of hotdogs or that can of corned beef, think about what’s more inconvenient for you, spending an extra hour prepping and cooking for your family or driving back and forth to the hospital for chemotherapy.

Cultured fish

While fish is thought to be the healthier alternative to meat, there is a difference between the kind of fish that you catch in the wild and the kind that farmers breed in their ponds.

The nutritional benefits are better in fishes that are found in their natural habitats because they eat different aquatic plants, and they thrive in conditions that are natural to them.

The ones that are grown by farmers are on a diet of pellets and whatnot, that are also health, but they cannot compare to nature’s best buffet. Also, animals that are bred in captivity are also sometimes injected with all sorts of steriods and antibiotics. Which is also why you should opt for organic instead.

Non-organic poultry or meats

The ones that are organic are pesticide-free, they are free range, they’re free from hormone injections, antibiotics, caffeine, and all the other things that could really whack our system if taken in regular doses.

Organic is arguably better because they are natural. They are fresh in a way that most things found in groceries are not. (For the benefits of organic food, check here)

Frozen frappuccinos

Yes they’re delicious and they make you look cool, they help you score points with that cute barista, but they are also flat out calorific!

A big cup of frappuccino churns out about 400-500 calories, equal to some of the burgers that fast food joints have.

Why waste them on a sugary drink when you can allot those calories for something more filling and healthy. There are so many better alternatives for frappuccinos. It’s time you got creative with your drink and your diet.