5 Common Kitchen Foods That Could Be Harming You

Foods high in sugar are already known to be best avoided, but those that are processed must be banished from your kitchen, especially if they're packed with sugar or large amounts of substances that can either lead to weight gain or worse, be carcinogenic.

Rob Hobson, a nutrition expert, shared with the "Daily Mail" that there are at least 5 types of foods that are particularly harmful to our health.

1. Sugary Breakfast Cereals

Sugary cereals, especially chocolate-flavored ones, are not recommended. "They're more like cookies. Their high sugar content combined with their soft texture makes us overeat them," he explains.

It's worth noting that most of us consume more than the manufacturer-recommended amount, which poses a serious health risk. Hobson points out that "consuming sugar barely affects the hunger and satiety mechanisms, so you'll be hungry again shortly after eating."

2. Deli Meats and Cold Cuts

Even low-fat turkey breast falls into this unflattering list. These foods have high sodium content, which is very harmful to blood pressure. Hobson: "Excessive consumption of these foods increases the risk of colon cancer."

3. Packaged Chips

Some are more harmful than others, but they all share a common factor – a high salt content, which isn't as healthy as eating a real potato. And of course, the snack is fattening.

4. Sugary Fizzy Drinks

Having these drinks occasionally, especially if they are sugar-free, isn't all that bad. The real risk comes from consuming them in large quantities.

Hobson: "Whether it's drinks made with sugar or artificial sweeteners, it's still better to consume them infrequently."

5. Packaged Baked Goods

Cakes, cookies, muffins, and pre-packaged desserts are rich in saturated fats and sugar along with emulsifiers, which cause significant harm. Hobson: "It's hard to find sweet baked goods on supermarket shelves or in stores that aren't ultra-processed. It's better to consume nuts."