Diet Soda
Replacing regular soda with diet soda is not a good thing. Period. Anything with the word “soda” in it should be avoided [besides Club Soda (since this is only carbonated water]. Diet sodas are chock-full of artificial ingredients and chemicals that essentially “trick” our bodies’ chemistry into thinking that they are something that they are not...
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/eating-healthy-your-body-doesn%E2%80%99t-think-so-
Replacing regular soda with diet soda is not a good thing. Period. Anything with the word “soda” in it should be avoided [besides Club Soda (since this is only carbonated water]. Diet sodas are chock-full of artificial ingredients and chemicals that essentially “trick” our bodies’ chemistry into thinking that they are something that they are not...
100-Calorie Packs
Just because there are only 100 calories in a pack of cookies, does not mean it is healthy! There are still loads of saturated fats, sugars, artificial preservatives, etc. that really should be avoided altogether. Plus, the majority of us won’t just eat 1 pack – they are so dinky and not very satisfying, so what would an extra pack or two hurt…?
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/eating-healthy-your-body-doesn%E2%80%99t-think-so-
Just because there are only 100 calories in a pack of cookies, does not mean it is healthy! There are still loads of saturated fats, sugars, artificial preservatives, etc. that really should be avoided altogether. Plus, the majority of us won’t just eat 1 pack – they are so dinky and not very satisfying, so what would an extra pack or two hurt…?
Gluten-free Baked-goods
Eating gluten-free is all the rage these days, and many people think that by cutting out gluten, they will automatically lose weight. Unfortunately this is not true! Yes, if you stop eating gluten because you have an intolerance your body will be able to better digest the foods that you do eat. However, replacing Pound Cake with a slice of Gluten...
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/eating-healthy-your-body-doesn%E2%80%99t-think-so-
Eating gluten-free is all the rage these days, and many people think that by cutting out gluten, they will automatically lose weight. Unfortunately this is not true! Yes, if you stop eating gluten because you have an intolerance your body will be able to better digest the foods that you do eat. However, replacing Pound Cake with a slice of Gluten...
Wheat Products
If a food package boasts the word “wheat”, a good majority of consumers will automatically think it’s a healthy option. Especially those who aren’t too familiar with reading product labels. Here’s a tip: if “100% whole wheat” is not listed on the nutritional label, put it back. There are plenty of truly good for you whole-wheat products out there..
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/eating-healthy-your-body-doesn%E2%80%99t-think-so-
If a food package boasts the word “wheat”, a good majority of consumers will automatically think it’s a healthy option. Especially those who aren’t too familiar with reading product labels. Here’s a tip: if “100% whole wheat” is not listed on the nutritional label, put it back. There are plenty of truly good for you whole-wheat products out there..
Baked Chips
Just because they use the word “Baked” does not mean the product is healthy. Think of it this way, if they use the word “Chip” the product is 99% not healthy. Yes, baked products are better than fried and if you need your chip fix, it is definitely better to take the baked route. However, try eating Baked Pita Bites or Dried Fruit Crisps...
Baked Chips
Just because they use the word “Baked” does not mean the product is healthy. Think of it this way, if they use the word “Chip” the product is 99% not healthy. Yes, baked products are better than fried and if you need your chip fix, it is definitely better to take the baked route. However, try eating Baked Pita Bites or Dried Fruit Crisps...
Splenda
My mom has always hated artificial sweeteners and never gave them to us as children. This wasn’t so much a health thing as it was simply that she hated the after-taste of them. Because of this, I’ve never used the “pink or blue” packets, but once I discovered Splenda (a “healthy” alternative), I was all over it. That is until I discovered...
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/eating-healthy-your-body-doesn%E2%80%99t-think-so-
My mom has always hated artificial sweeteners and never gave them to us as children. This wasn’t so much a health thing as it was simply that she hated the after-taste of them. Because of this, I’ve never used the “pink or blue” packets, but once I discovered Splenda (a “healthy” alternative), I was all over it. That is until I discovered...
Fat-free Dairy Products
Just because something says “fat-free” on the label, does not mean it’s healthy. This goes for dairy products too. While I will say that having fat-free milk is better than the full-fat stuff, I’m still not a very big fan of dairy products in general. One reason is because most people are lactose intolerant and don’t even realize it...
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/eating-healthy-your-body-doesn%E2%80%99t-think-so-
Just because something says “fat-free” on the label, does not mean it’s healthy. This goes for dairy products too. While I will say that having fat-free milk is better than the full-fat stuff, I’m still not a very big fan of dairy products in general. One reason is because most people are lactose intolerant and don’t even realize it...
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