Here is what to know about which unhealthy foods (junk foods) you might want to consider staying away from. Are junk foods healthy as they claim? Is there anything hidden behind these labels? Here is an analysis of these foods and why is junk food unhealthy? Visit us at bibilium.com, a Wholesome Christian Blog that caters to the need of every member of the family. Spread the Love and Share the Joy. Celebrate the amazing goodness of God in your lives.
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9 Foods You Should Avoid
Eating
Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for
that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and
delight yourselves in rich food. Isaiah 55:2
2. Packed Fruit Juices
Packed fruit juices do not contain any vitamins or any health benefits. They are
mostly water with a high concentration of sugar and artificial flavors. The juices
are extracted more than a year before and stored in massive vacuum containers,
so they lose their natural flavors.
3. These bars are so high in protein that they are only suitable for athletes. They
contain artificial flavors and unhealthy items such as sugar, chocolate, and white
flour.
Energy Bars
4. Breakfast cereals have refined carbohydrates and sugars. Even though their
label says whole grain, only a minor quantity of grains will be present in them.
They are coated with sugar and chocolate that makes them a high-calorie snack.
Cereals
5. Though advertised as equal to butter, they are not. Margarine is highly
processed and made from vegetable oil that has high trans fat, which is
dangerous.
Margarine
6. Low-Fat Yogurts are loaded with sugar to give them the sweet flavor that is not
present in natural fats. They claim to contain probiotic bacteria, which are killed
in the process of pasteurization.
Nutrition Facts
Low Fat Yogurt
7. Many years ago, ice creams used to be made of eggs, cream, maple syrup, and pure vanilla
extract. However, nowadays they are made only out of cheap palm or coconut oil. After
processing they are nothing but just trans fat which leads to high cholesterol, heart disease, and
other ailments Ice creams are loaded with sugar, preservatives, and artificial flavors. The pink
and purple colors are derived from carmine which causes allergic reactions.
Ice Cream
8. Microwave Popcorn
Though corn is a healthy snack, the popcorn that comes in packs does have its share
of problems. Chemicals such as MSG, white sugar, and white salt are added to boost
the taste of the popcorn. The bag in which they are packed is lined with
perfluorooctanoic acid, which stays in the body for a long time causing cancer.
9. Instead of sugar, artificial sweeteners that are high in fat, carbs, and calories, are
added to sugar-free candy. Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes
that stimulate your taste buds, go to your brain, affect your hormones, and slow
your metabolism.
Sugar Free Candy
10. Is it Good
for Health?
Diet is just in the name. Diet sodas contain artificial sweeteners leading to weight gain.
They also increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. They also weaken and destroy the tooth
enamel. According to a 2012 study, daily diet soft drinkers displayed an increased risk of
stroke, heart attack, and vascular death, compared to those who drank no diet soda.
Diet Soda
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