I received this email yesterday and thought it was worth sharing. This does not mean you can't eat or drink any of these things, just know that they're not as healthy as they may proclaim!
Teas in a bottle
The bottle might read “health-tea”, but many bottled teas sold at
groceries have high sugar or honey content. And since one bottle is
equivalent to at least two servings or more, you also double the calorie
count – to nearly 200 calories – might as well drink a bottle of soda.
Rice Cakes – you just can’t help them!
Rice cakes may be low in calories and are fat free, however they
don’t have much protein or fiber content, which just simply curbs
hunger, according to experts. Even if you just eat two or three of these
yummy rice cakes that in reality have lots of sodium or sugar, they
just add to the calories of your daily consumption plus leaving you
craving for something more. Also, they only come in limited flavored
types, so in the end they don’t really satisfy you.
Veggie Burgers – vegetables in a burger should be healthy, right?
Well if you avoid eating beef in your burger to prevent consuming
cholesterol and fat may be okay, but this depends on the brand of veggie
burger that you consume. What you think is healthy may actually be at
least 1,000 calories worth. The size of these burgers plus the cheese
that binds the veggies together are not at all diet-friendly. Throw in a
bun plus ketchup; maybe you’d just prefer a quarter-pounder instead.
Juice – thirst-quenching and refreshing
If for the past year you’ve been taking in your fruit-serving goal in
liquid form, this can explain why you can’t fit into this year’s suit!
Find 55 grams of carbohydrates or the equivalent of five slices of bread
in one 16-ounce bottle of apple juice or OJ. Oh, plus 12 spoonfuls of
sugar.
Diet Microwave Meals to help you with your diet
These ready-to-eat dishes may be lean, but they are high in sodium
(more commonly known to us as salt) to enhance their taste because
manufacturers can’t go for calorie-rich fat for flavor. Since salt
attracts and retains water, the end result is puffy arms and legs caused
by water retention.
Salads – with your favorite dressing
Fresh, raw veggies are all good and healthy for you and your waist,
but not the croutons, the shredded cheese, candied nuts and most
especially your favorite dressing mixed with the veggies. All these
extra toppings may well be found in a pasta plate. While vinaigrettes
may sound a more healthy option, even nutritionists are quick to say
that they may not be as fattening as ranch dressings, but their calorie
content is also high.
Tofu – another healthy food made unhealthy
When you order tofu at a restaurant, expect it to be deep-fried and
served in sauces and calories, sodium, saturated fat and sometimes even
sugar. Tofu is a healthy food in itself, but since it is nearly
tasteless, restaurants will always find a way to make it more palatable
and tasty – at the same time destroying the healthiness in it.
White rice – makes you full and less hungry
Because brown rice contains fiber and white rice does not, one tends
to eat more white rice than brown rice in order to feel satisfied. Fiber
is what helps one feel full. Also, compared to whole wheat pasta, white
pasta almost has no fiber and therefore less filling.
Splenda and other artificial sweeteners
The bad thing about artificial sweeteners is that it causes one to
crave for more sweet foods. They may also compromise the good bacteria
in your digestive system.
Diet soda – to satisfy the craving for regular soda
Contrary to what it’s supposed to be, every can of diet soda taken
can actually increase the chances of being overweight by about 41
percent, according to researchers.
Eat smart!
