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06-11-2013, 11:00 PM | #1 |
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| 10 Most Overrated Health Foods according to Yahoo... Yahoo! Shine - Women's Lifestyle | Healthy Living and Fashion Blogs "1. Yogurt There is nothing innately wrong with yogurt, the natural product. But the real stuff is not nearly as easy to find as the hyper-sweetened dessert versions filling supermarket shelves. Though yogurt can contain beneficial probiotics, friendly bacteria are also present in other fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and miso. And if you are worried about acne, dairy is probably not your best choice. Oh, and the overratedness is doubly true of frozen yogurt. If you'd rather keep yogurt as your breakfast staple (something I often use myself), go for plain yogurt, preferably full fat. Don't fall for the vanilla trap; it is not plain and has even more sugar than most fruit versions. 2. Soy Soy is another one of those foods that can be perfectly healthy, but can also be processed into oblivion, making it an unhealthy product. Hydrogenated soy oil is among the most common sources of trans fat. Processed products are often touted as healthy just because they contain soy, but soy is not exactly the health panacea it is often made out to be. For a healthier version, stick to fermented soy products like miso, natto, or tempeh. 3. Egg Whites It baffles me that Americans continue to vilify the most nutritious part of the egg while glorifying the less impressive half. Sure, egg whites are a good source of protein on their own, but you're probably not lacking protein and would likely benefit from the rich nutrients of the entire egg. 4. Margarine Why we need artificial processed oils when there are so many naturally healthy sources of fat is beyond me-that is, assuming you can even find margarines that do not contain hydrogenated oils (trans fats). If you really want more stanols and sterols in your diet, try eating more nuts, avocados, and vegetables. If you want to add buttery flavor, just use real butter (preferably from grass-fed cows). 5. Bananas I have a bit of a reputation for picking on bananas, but I really don't think they're all bad, and they definitely taste yummy. My biggest problems with them are that they are produced industrially and are one of the most calorie-dense fruits you can buy. When is the last time you saw a banana at the farmers market anyway? Bad for you? Not really. Overrated? Definitely. 6. Fake Meat Next time you get a chance, check out the ingredients in your favorite meat substitute. It usually contains a lot of gluten, some processed soy, canola oil, cornstarch, and a few bizarre ingredients like "natural vegetarian flavors" (mmm . . . vegetarians). Call me crazy, but real meat sounds a lot more appealing. Related: The Dark Side of 5 Fake Foods 7. Protein Bars Remember back in the day when protein bars tasted like crap? Well, they would all still taste that way if manufacturers didn't fill them with sugar or sugar substitutes. Look at the ingredients. The vast majority of protein bars contain the same processed junk that's in everything else, just with a few more vitamins, some added soy protein, and possibly some added fiber. Adding nutrients to junk food does not a health food make. 8. Whole-Grain Flour Ah, whole grains, how controversial be thy name. Though I'm not as anti-grain as some folks, I don't pretend that highly processed "whole-wheat flour" is actually good for me. Grains that don't look like grains are not your friends. 9. Low-Fat Salad Dressing Fat is good for you. Yes, fat contains more calories than protein or carbohydrates, but it also enables you to absorb more vitamins from the foods you eat and makes your meals more satisfying. Fat-free dressings do not make you healthier; they make your salad less nourishing. 10. Fruit Juice Juicing fruit concentrates the sugar while stripping out the filling fiber. When you remember that one 450-ml (15-ounce) bottle of orange juice is equivalent to six whole oranges, you can start to see the problem. Green juices are fine; just be careful with fruit juices." I totally agree with yogurt (eating the wrong kind with all that sugar), egg whites, non fat dressings, and fake meat. I do not agree at all with avocados! What are your thoughts?
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06-11-2013, 11:34 PM | #2 |
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| Im gonna have to show this to my husband he eats those protein bars and thinks they are good for him. I agree with you especially on the egg Id much rather have the yolk too
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06-12-2013, 03:32 AM | #3 |
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| This is very interesting! Thanks for sharing. We use whole-grain flower and low-fat salad dressing. I think we'll make some small changes I'll tell my mom about the egg. She doesn't like eating the yolk.
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06-12-2013, 03:33 AM | #4 |
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| Just curious - why do you disagree with the avocado? I know they are high calorie, but I've always thought of them as a healthy fat. I love them!
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06-12-2013, 03:42 AM | #5 |
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| It must be too early. I'm totally missing the avocado being mentioned. I'm sure it's right in front of my face
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06-12-2013, 03:45 AM | #6 | |
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06-12-2013, 06:25 AM | #7 |
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| So this yahoo article is trying to disprove what my teacher, who was a registered dietician, said about yolks? Sorry. Ain't buying it.
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06-12-2013, 07:35 AM | #8 |
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| Haha oops! I read another article that said only eat a tiny bit of avocado bc of the calorie content and must have mixed up that article w this one.
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06-12-2013, 07:38 AM | #9 |
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| The yolks have vitamin D that the whites don't have. Also the yolks just add a trivial amount of fat and calories, and I've heard many reports now that cholesterol in food doesn't have as much an impact on cholesterol in our blood as previously thought.
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06-12-2013, 07:40 AM | #10 |
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| Supposedly low fat dressings aren't as satisfying either so often times you use more. They also add in extra sugar, salt, etc too up the taste bc of lack of fat.
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06-12-2013, 09:34 AM | #11 |
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| The best advice I have ever gotten was from my OB GYN doctor (Dr. Hockett) in Mitchel, SD. back in 1974, when he said to eat anything and everything I want, but in moderation. I think if we just add to that with "all natural" foods without dyes or anything more than three things added, we should do just fine.
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06-12-2013, 09:42 AM | #12 | |
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And since I'm sitting on my high horse, I proclaim today Taco Wednesday!! Cause you know, I love tacos!!!!
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06-12-2013, 09:43 AM | #13 |
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| Whoops. Double post. The ghosts here are messing with the internet again.
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I am guilty of low fat dressings but I think low fat is perfectly fine. Is fat free that is bad.
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We ate already
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