You might not think too hard on how some
foods are made
but knowing what's inside the package
might just keep you from buying them
entirely
prepare to be surprised and possibly
disgusted by the top 10 foods you'll
avoid
after you know how it's made part five
kind of gross right yeah
margarine this tastes like saddle soap
well
it's not really your concern if you're
trying to cut butter out of your diet in
favor of this plant-based alternative
you might want to think again about
which of them is actually better for you
advertised as a heart-healthy
alternative to butter margarine is made
with vegetable oil
this sounds great and healthy at first
until you find out that the way they
make the margarine have a consistency
that imitates butter
is through a lot of processing and human
intervention
seen as vegetable oil is normally a
liquid at room temperature scientists
had to modify its chemical structure to
keep it solidified
they do this through the process of
hydrogenation which hardens up the
liquid into a consistency that more
easily mimics butter a lot of unhealthy
trans fats are formed through this
process which
definitely isn't your best option if
you're trying to lose weight
you want me to lose weight though
margarine is marketed as a healthy
alternative to butter most of the time
the amount of processing that goes into
it makes it far
less healthy in the long run than
regular butter which is
in most cases a concentrated solid of
dairy fat
if you're trying to watch what you're
eating you're better off getting organic
grass-fed butter from your local farm
store which has high levels of omega-3s
that are
actually good for your heart health
boutique fruit juices okay stewie when
barbara hands you that orange juice
you're gonna drink it and smile and
really show us that energy from your
audition
though it may seem surprising that a
drink most people think is healthy has
made it onto this list
it's what's inside fancy fruit juice
that may surprise you
though most of these expensive juices
claim to be full of fruit and are
healthy for you as a result
they actually contain a ton of calories
that won't really fill you up
doctors have discussed how boutique
fruit juices don't give you any of the
nutritional benefits that eating full
fruits and veggies will
but will still have you ingesting a lot
of calories in a short amount of time
eating whole fruits and veggies gives
you the calories and subsequent
nutrients over the span of a few minutes
if you close your eyes it almost feels
like you're eating runny eggs while
expensive fruit juice loads up the
calories in the short time it takes to
drink it
while simultaneously giving you very few
of the benefits of the fruits and
vegetables that were juiced
this probably has something to do with
the fact that fruit juices are squeezed
as opposed to smoothies which are
blended
juicing a fruit gets all of its flavor
out without really releasing the meat of
the fruit which is what makes it filling
and good for you
it's kind of a bummer to see an item
most people think to be healthy
on this list but the harsh reality is
that drinking up your vitamins probably
isn't the best way to replace eating an
apple or some grapefruit in the morning
plus you've likely spent way too much
money at fancy juice boutiques anyway
sausages please don't kill me please
just just wait
the next time you're at a baseball game
or a cookout you may be craving one of
those big tasty hot dogs but
hearing how they're made may make you
think twice about ordering one
hey hot dog i get six hot dogs down here
right away
although they're made of meat sausages
and hot dogs are low in protein which is
a nutrient you definitely want to be
getting out of your meat products
whenever you eat them
despite this they're super high in
sodium which means you're filling up
your daily value without really reaping
the benefits of eating
unprocessed meat most hot dogs are made
from scraps of meat that have been
blended together
so you can never be sure what part of
the animal you're actually eating
this blend of discarded scraps is known
as pink slime
in the meat industry which is quite
possibly the most unappetizing
phrase out there especially when placed
in the context of meat
a quick search on youtube of how hot
dogs are made is a surefire way to deter
you from eating them for the rest of
your life
in case you're still tempted to pick one
up during the game or at the grocery
store
you'd probably be better off picking out
a hamburger over a sausage or hot dog
seen as most hamburgers are made from
freshly ground beef
and will probably taste better as a
result anyway
skip the processed meat in favor of a
real source of protein
your body and taste buds will thank you
ramen noodles this is really
good let's face it no one can steer
completely clear of instant ramen
noodles
whether you're hungover in college or
both everyone knows these quick noodles
aren't the healthiest option out there
but knowing what's in these late night
snacks and how they're made
may deter you from buying them again
though most variations of ramen noodles
are low in calories per serving they
also lack significant nutritional value
in some cases they've even been
fortified with synthetic versions of
nutritional elements you'd find in fruit
and veggies
like iron and b vitamins it's packed
with sodium so eating one package of
ramen noodles makes it near impossible
to keep within the healthy amount of
sodium recommended for one day
spilling the salt is very bad luck not
to mention the nutritional value written
on a package of noodles is for one
serving but if you're living alone and
need to fill up on a budget
you're likely to eat the whole package
yourself which essentially doubles your
intake of whatever's written on that
nutrition label
if you're still itching to get that
savory ramen flavor without
ingesting all the bad stuff look into
ways of preparing traditional
fresh ramen noodles these are a lot less
bad for you
and are topped with fun and healthy
ingredients like eggs
duck meat and vegetables the next time
you're looking for packaged noodles at
the asian grocery store
check to see if they have these
ingredients for a healthy
and tasty alternative lunchables
a simple packet with just ham cheese and
crackers
if you grew up in the 90s or early 2000s
you've definitely had a lunchable at
least once
though these snack boxes are packed with
nostalgia they're also packed with tons
of not so healthy ingredients
most of the meat found within a
lunchable is processed alongside
other deli meats processed meats often
contain preservatives and additives that
may lead to a risk of cancer
and other health issues grains found in
lunchables are also
refined meaning that the bran and germ
found organically within the grains is
mechanically removed this is done to
give the grains a more desirable texture
and extend their shelf life
but has also resulted in them not
containing nearly as many nutrients as
whole grains do
though it might have been considered a
win to find a lunchable in your backpack
while in elementary school
the lack of nutrients shouldn't come as
a surprise
hey that's too much information the lack
of veggies and
inclusion of candy in what is supposed
to be a well-rounded lunch for kids
is a dead giveaway that these highly
processed lunches should be avoided at
all costs
candies like m m's or nerds pack in the
sugar without offering anything
nutritious which isn't great for growing
kids
a simple sandwich with some fruit would
definitely be a better option for the
young ones
or yourself than one of these processed
pre-packed lunches
donuts so you like doughnuts eh
you might want to think twice before
bringing a dozen of these bad boys to
your next work conference
donuts are deep fried and smothered in
sugar which may fuel you for a while
but the high refined sugar content will
lead to a horrible crash later on in the
day
as opposed to natural sugars which will
help keep you fuller for longer periods
of time
refined sugars are more processed and
offer spikes of energy that fade out
fast not only that but donuts are often
made from gmo white flour which is
highly glycemic
this means that it'll cause a spike in
your blood sugar which definitely isn't
a great way to start your workday
donuts contain lots of trans fats too
which clog up your arteries and
are said to increase your risk of cancer
although you might think that donuts are
heavy enough to fill you up
they're likely to leave you hungrier
than you were before you ate them
instead of grabbing a donut for
breakfast don't tell me how to eat
donuts
try eating some granola and fruit yogurt
alongside your morning coffee you'll
stay full for longer
while still satisfying your sweet tooth
which will help you start your day
off on the right foot raw oysters
though they're known for their qualities
as an aphrodisiac you may want to opt
for cooking your oysters instead of
cracking them open and eating them raw
though they may not be anywhere near as
processed as the other items on this
list
raw oysters may be carriers of foodborne
illnesses
though all raw seafood poses the threat
of getting you sick
oysters in particular may run the risk
of infecting you with hepatitis a
and norovirus specifically enjoying a
plate of oysters with some white wine
may seem like an
indulgence but the severe symptoms that
come with hepatitis a
don't really seem worth a luxurious meal
with symptoms like nausea
abdominal pain itchiness and jaundice
being common in those infected with
hepatitis a
it may be a wiser move to ask for your
oysters cooked instead of ordering on
the half shell
you'll still be able to enjoy your
seafood and the supposed
lusty after effects but won't have to
deal with the potential consequences of
consuming contaminated raw food
raw oysters are already a polarizing
food with some people loving and
others hating the way they taste so why
do we do this
but the risk factors that come with
liking this controversial seafood
might just tip the scale and put oysters
more in the
gross category than the delicious one
regular soda where you put all that
stuff
another unsurprising entry on this list
you don't have to be a rocket scientist
to know that soda isn't good for your
long-term health though it may prove to
be refreshing on a hot day
the drawbacks of drinking regular soda
far outweigh the momentarily sweet taste
regular soda often contains a lot of
calories that you'll be drinking quickly
which is basically
liquefying your daily intake the sugar
found in regular soda often causes
energy spikes headaches and
even changes in your mood this combined
with the caffeine content found in many
sodas
is bound to make you feel jittery after
drinking one diet sodas aren't off the
hook
either most of them contain aspartame
which some
say can lead to seizures cancer
cardiovascular disease
dementia and other serious health issues
though the soda commercials often show
people being active while drinking their
favorite sugary beverage
most people like to enjoy a soda while
hanging out with friends or watching tv
in other words living a sedentary
lifestyle the combination of sugary
drinks paired with a lack of exercise
has been one of the many contributing
factors to the increased risk of obesity
in the united states oh my god i'm a fat
guy
if you're looking for something fizzy
and refreshing to drink on a hot day
or simply to enjoy while watching your
favorite reality show
you're better off getting seltzer water
which has a pleasantly fruity taste
without any added sugar or nasty
chemicals wheat
man was not meant to eat bread what do
you mean man was not meant to eat bread
though gluten-free foods have become
more and more accessible in grocery
stores and restaurants cutting out wheat
may
seem impossible at first but it might
actually prove beneficial if you're
looking to eat a bit healthier
many people suffer from gluten
intolerance and feel sick after
consuming wheat products
with 1 in 100 people worldwide suffering
from celiac disease which is a severe
gluten allergy
with symptoms like constipation nausea
and vomiting
and chronic diarrhea being some of the
symptoms of celiac disease
it's scary how something found in so
many foods can have such an
adverse effect on people's bodies
however wheat can be
a good part of your diet as long as you
know which wheat products are healthy
and which ones aren't
being a member of the grain family wheat
is also susceptible to being refined
which is a process that removes
nutrients from the grain in an effort to
lengthen the food's shelf
life what have you done
whole wheat is rich in fiber which helps
with digestion but refined wheat
contains almost no
fiber whatsoever as long as your body
isn't having any bad reactions to the
gluten found in wheat
whole wheat products are a healthier
alternative to their refined
counterparts
be sure to check labels to know which
kind you're getting
spam spam and reese's all right
i love favorites can i have it is it any
surprise that this
infamous mystery meat would be at the
top of this list though meat in a can
may be convenient for keeping it fresh
and ready for lunches or other recipes
the amount of chemicals and
preservatives found within a can of spam
will make you think twice before
reaching for this item at the grocery
store again
spam is said to be made originally from
pork but it's also made with
lots of salt bindings and preservatives
the pork itself isn't even a single cut
of meat
it's a combination of pork shoulder and
ham that have been binded together
and infused with sodium nitrite to give
spam its pink color the fact that it can
stay on your shelf for years without
spoiling has made spam popular overseas
since distributors can ship it without
being afraid of the meat going bad
though spam may not have been your first
choice in terms of lunch meat
this canned product is popular enough
for production plants to make more than
40
000 cans of spam every hour amazing
isn't it what modern technology can do
if you really want to avoid it be
careful
spam can show up in the most unlikely of
places
with sushi being one of the most popular
avenues in which it is used
it's nearly guaranteed that fresh lunch
meat will taste better on your sandwich
anyway
and will be appetizing enough for you to
eat it before
it goes bad which eliminates the need
for spam
entirely you're much better off choosing
fresh meat from an animal you can
actually recognize
than opting for a can of mysterious meat
off the shelf
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