THE WORST OF THE WORST



Below are some of the most-common offenders? unhealthy foods that are everywhere. Make a conscious effort to eliminate these toxic foods from your diet, and you'll never look back!

CHIPS (crisps) ? loaded with trans fats (the worst kind), salt, and chemical flavorings. Potentially harmful to the heart, the digestive system, and the skin.

SODAS/SOFT DRINKS ? though refreshing, most carbonated beverages contain tons of caffeine, chemical additives, sugar, and/or artificial sweeteners. Potentially cause weight gain, dehydration, agitation, and neurological problems (from artificial sweeteners).

FRIED or ROASTED NUTS ? raw nuts are great, but when fried or roasted, their fat transforms into toxic trans fat. Often additional oil and excessive salt is added making things even worse. Potentially harmful to the heart, the digestive system, and the skin.

DEEP-FRIED FOODS ? polyunsaturated oils are usually used for deep-frying despite the fact that they are an extremely unstable form of fat. Once heating, these oils become rancid and can wreak havoc on an otherwise healthy system. Potential effects include impaired cellular respiration, acne, and dehydration.

PRE-PACKAGED PASTRIES ? at home, it is easy to make healthy pastries, but the store-bought varieties are usually loaded with processed sugar, unhealthy fats, and chemical additives. Potential effects include bloating and weight gain.

SUGAR-FREE PRODUCTS ? often touted as a ?healthy alternative,? most artificial sweeteners are considered potential neurotoxins. If you want NutraSweet nightmares, google-search ?aspartame and saccharine side effects.? At present, there are enough law suits and legal claims against the manufactures of these chemicals to keep any informed consumer scared for life.

10 HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES

Giving things up is never fun, so rather than eliminating the toxic foods listed above, try to upgrade your taste buds to some of these more-healthy options.

APPLES ? great source for fiber and vitamin C.

RAW ALMONDS ? excellent food for fiber, riboflavin, magnesium, iron, calcium and vitamin E. For easier digestion, soak raw almonds in water overnight before eating (removes the tannins).

BROCCOLI ? contains calcium, potassium, folate, beta-carotene, and vitamin C.

BLUEBERRIES ? packed full of cancer-fighting anti-oxidants and phytonutrients.

BEANS ? contain muscle-friendly amino acids (proteins), dietary fiber, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and thiamin.

WHEAT GERM ? taken from the center of wheat seeds, this nutty powder is a concentrated source of thiamin, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. Sprinkle over salads or blend it in a smoothie.

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