Are you aware that there are foods you eat every day that are slowly killing you? We all eat a few of these foods, but if we combine them all, we get a deadly combination, and we should start considering changing our diet. So think about what you eat today and make the right decisions.
Check out this list of 20 slowly killing foods. Then, as much as possible, limit or avoid consuming these foods.
Foods like these can cause high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cancer. Also, we should not forget obesity and all the anxiety and depression it can bring.
1. Canned Tomato Sauce.
The canned tomato sauce is a silent killer. It's a hidden source of sugar that you would never consider could increase your risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even tooth decay.
You can avoid these problems by using fresh tomatoes or pureed tomatoes without extra sugar or salt and adding spices of your choice. You can also choose brands with less sugar and sodium.
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2. Soda.
Sodas or carbonated drinks are among the worst for you. They can mess up everything from your skin to your blood sugar levels to your hormone levels and mood.
Don't be fooled by marketing or labels that claim the product has nutrients or vitamins. Sugar, preservatives, and food dyes will be found in these drinks. They are no better in sugar-free versions since they include harmful artificial sweeteners.
Make your juice by buying a blender or juice maker. In case you miss the bubbles, you can always add some homemade fruit juice to some sparkling water and enjoy!
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3. Sugar.
If you have a sweet tooth, you can satisfy it much healthier ways. Sugar is highly addictive. It not only spikes your blood sugar but can also lead to heart disease.
Avoid sugar as much as possible to reduce your diabetes, cancer, obesity, heart disease, and more risk. Instead, eat a fruit bowl and substitute honey for sugar in your recipes.
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4. Deli Meats.
Deli meats like salami, ham, bologna, etc., are filled with nitrates, sodium, preservatives, and additives. There is a connection between these substances and cancer, heart disease, diabetes, behavioral problems, and learning difficulties in children.
Instead of buying meat from the supermarket, choose deli meats from your local butcher to reduce the harmful effects. If possible, avoid it together.
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5. Vegetable Oil.
We don't even think twice about vegetable oil in our cuisine. But some of these oils are GMO, and we are unaware of the implications of long-term use.
Vegetable oils also contain dangerous trans-fats that can cause heart disease, obesity, cancer, and Alzheimer's.
Check the label and steer clear of refined oils as they contain free radicals that can cause cancer, accelerate aging, and cause other complications. Instead, choose healthy alternatives such as olive oil, coconut oil, and avocado oil.
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6. Margarine.
Marketers are again to blame for the misconceptions about margarine. Margarine isn't healthy! It's one of the worst foods you can eat. Avoid it!
Margarine is a poor substitute for butter, made from hydrogenated vegetable oils. It is pure chemistry.
Trans fats can cause damage to your heart, blood vessels, and cholesterol levels. So make the switch to butter for a healthier alternative. Avocado and olive oil can also be healthy alternatives to spread on your bread. Just be sure to avoid margarine!
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7. Hot Dogs.
Hot dogs and similar smoked and salted meat contain a lot of harmful preservatives. According to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, hot dogs have similar effects to smoking cigarettes.
Even if you aren't convinced yet, you should know that hot dogs are high in sodium and toxins that increase your cancer risk. If you can't resist, at least buy your dogs from organic butchers or directly from farmers to ensure they are chemical-free.
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8. Potato Chips.
Deep-fried foods contain a potentially harmful chemical called acrylamide. This includes potato chips. Colon cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and rectum cancer are all associated with acrylamide exposure.
So, skip the potato chips or make your own healthier version. On sliced potatoes, drizzle a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake in the oven. It will be delicious.
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9. Bottled Salad Dressings.
Bottled salad dressings are loaded with sugar, artificial colors, and high fructose corn syrup.
Once you drown your salad in this nutritional disaster, you might as well eat a bag of potato chips or a hot dog instead. For a healthy salad dressing, use lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, or balsamic vinegar combined with olive oil.
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10. Artificial Sweeteners.
They aren't healthier than sugar. Often, they are worse. For example, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, neotame, etc., may have fewer calories than natural sweeteners. However, they can still increase your risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome.
You may not have noticed, but many sugar-free gums contain aspartame, considered one of the most dangerous substances in the world. Healthy alternatives to sugar include honey, maple syrup, and agave syrup, among others.
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11. Alcohol.
Sorry to break the news, and many will disagree, but alcohol is not healthy for you. It contains high calories and can lead to dehydration, liver damage, weight gain, depression, and skin problems.
Not to mention the poor decisions you make when under the its influence. In other words, if you want to damage all your systems, from your brain to your liver to your skin, drink alcohol daily. Otherwise, stay away from it.
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12. White Bread, Refined Flours.
You probably think grains are healthy. Bread must also be healthy, right? The answer is no if it is white bread made from refined flour.
White flour is stripped of all its nutritional fiber, minerals, and vitamins, leaving only grain waste mixed with chemicals to produce its nice white color.
In the long run, it could lead to weight gain, thyroid damage, and organ damage. Choose whole grains instead!
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13. Dairy.
When we are born, milk is the first food we consume. But, mother's milk is much different from cow's milk.
We also develop lactose intolerance as we age. In addition to nutrient absorption issues, dairy products cause migraines, arthritis, cancer, allergies, and asthma.
Therefore, do not believe those clever marketing tactics. Instead, consider switching to almond or coconut milk; it tastes great and won't slowly kill you like cow milk.
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14. Barbecued Meats.
It might be hard to resist the smell of barbecue, but try! During the process, chemicals enter the meat linked to breast and pancreatic cancers.
Try to limit the amount of barbecued meat you consume and consider adding rosemary to your hamburgers to reduce the amount of carcinogens in your body.
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15. Energy Bars.
Energy bars might be essential for athletes who need a quick burst of energy, but resist these tasty calorie bombs if you're not one.
There is a lot of sugar in energy bars (we discussed sugar before), high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, and trans fats.
As such, it's candy loaded with calories, sugar, and artificial ingredients. It's a health hazard.
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16. Fast Food.
Fast food tastes good, is reasonably priced, and is available everywhere. But why does it taste so good?
The same things that are killing you: trans-fats, sugar, salt, preservatives, additives, dyes, and other chemicals that make this food appealing to the eye and taste good.
There is a link between fast food intake and diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, mood disorders, weight gain, metabolic disorders, etc. So at least cut back on fast food intake.
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17. Wheat.
Wheat contains a carbohydrate that increases your blood sugar levels suddenly and greatly. You'll gain weight and produce more insulin as a result. Eventually, your pancreas will become overworked, and you will become insulin resistant, which can lead to diabetes.
A high blood sugar level also triggers the production of compounds that speed up the aging process and lead to wrinkled skin. As a result, you'll age faster and be more prone to diabetes, which is a huge problem in and of itself.
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18. Breakfast Cereals.
Let's blame marketing again. Breakfast cereals aren't harmless as their happy, cheerful colors and toys inside the box might suggest.
In reality, they're packed with sugar, artificial coloring, preservatives, and GMOs and stripped of all the nutrients they once had.
Replace them with oatmeal and fruit instead. You'll enjoy the taste, and it'll be good for you.
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19. Commercial Fruit Juices.
It isn't true what they say on the big flashy labels. It's usually in the fine print that the truth lies.
The pasteurization of commercial fruit juice often results in the loss of nutrients and the addition of sugar, coloring, and preservatives.
If you want to make your own fruit juice, you should visit a local juice bar or make it at home. We recommend making it at home. Enjoy and explore new tastes while making your own juice.
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20. Salt.
Salt helps to regulate our blood pressure. If you eat too much salt, you'll have high blood pressure, which raises your risk of cardiovascular disease, one of the leading causes of death.
So, don't cut out all salt because your body still needs it, just limit the amount and watch out for high sodium content in processed foods. It is sufficient and safe to consume just 3.75 grams of sodium per day. Anything over 6 grams is dangerous.