Food Experts Worldwide Admit: "These Are 6 Foods We Avoid"
Food experts and nutritionists from around the world agree that there are certain foods they would never include in their diet. Whether it's due to problematic nutritional composition, health risks, or harmful production processes, these foods are off-limits. Here are their quotes and names from around the globe:
- שירה דאבוש כהן
- פורסם כ"א כסלו התשפ"ה
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1. Sugary Drinks
Dr. Mark Hyman, United States:
"Sugary drinks are like liquid sugar. They contain enormous amounts of empty calories that lead to weight gain and harm our metabolic health."
Why Avoid?
Drinks like cola or sweetened juices contain high amounts of sugar, preservatives, and acids that are harmful to teeth and heart health.
2. Processed Meats
Dr. Michael Greger, United Kingdom:
"Sausages and hot dogs are not food – they are a bomb of nitrates and salt that harm the body. It's better to stay away from them entirely."
Why Avoid?
Foods like pastrami and hot dogs contain preservatives, saturated fats, and nitrates that increase the risk of chronic diseases like colon cancer.
3. Margarine and Hardened Fats
Prof. Joanna Blank, Germany:
"Hardened fats like margarine are processed with chemicals that harm the body, especially heart and vascular health."
Why Avoid?
Margarine contains trans fats, which raise bad cholesterol levels in the body and contribute to heart and vascular diseases.
4. Refined Grains
Dietitian Natalie Rouge, France:
"White bread and pasta made from white flour might seem innocent, but they lack nutritional value and cause sharp spikes in sugar levels. Pay attention to the composition of the food you choose, prefer natural and unprocessed foods, and remember, mindful eating is the best way to maintain health."
Why Avoid?
Refined grains lose their dietary fibers during processing, leaving them with low nutritional value and a high glycemic index.
5. Artificial Diet Foods
Dr. Patricia Castro, Brazil:
"Diet products with sugar substitutes are a trap – they might be low in calories, but they harm gut bacteria and disrupt hunger mechanisms."
Why Avoid?
Foods like diet yogurt or sugar-free drinks contain artificial sweeteners that may harm the gut microbiome.
6. Packaged Salty Snacks
Dietitian Anna Yamaguchi, Japan:
"Chips and salty snacks are a combination of fat, salt, and chemicals – it's a recipe for addiction and lasting health damage. Good health starts with avoiding harmful foods."
Why Avoid?
Snacks like chips and crackers contain hardened fats, high amounts of sodium, and preservatives harmful to overall health.