There is a whole world behind just four letters. What we eat, what we want to taste, and what we should cut out of our diets are the central axes around which our lives revolve. Food acts as a cultural unifier, bringing people together and fostering moments of sharing. At the same time, food might be our worst enemy. Here, we’re not just discussing the limits and severe effects of eating disorders, but also about being mindful when we approach a charcuterie platter.
Many people overlook the lethal qualities that some of the “common foods” we consume conceal. We look at some of the slow death you are being offered!
1: MARGARINE
Margarine has been added to this list due to its high trans-fat content, which is frequently linked to heart illnesses. Breastfeeding may have negative effects beyond heart attacks; in fact, margarine’s trans-fat content affects the quality of the milk you give your baby while also raising your insulin levels, which rise when you even consume a modest bit of this food. While margarine is excellent to use in cooking, be careful not to use it excessively.
2: SODA
The main components of this widely consumed beverage are carbonated water, flavoring, and sweeteners. Additionally, there are a variety of other ingredients that turn soda from a harmless substitute for water into one of our top deadliest “foods.” Why? It’s simple. Sugary soda beverages cannot satisfy your brain, therefore you will continue to consume empty calories throughout the day with no improvement to your health. Your liver transforms a large number of unnecessary carbohydrates, such as fructose, into glucose, which is subsequently stored as fat in your body. Yes, we are aware that you enjoy soda drinks; dopamine is undoubtedly the reason why.
3: ENERGY DRINKS
What could be a better ally than an energy drink to help you get through the effort when you’re weary and yet having to deal with physical or emotional stress? When used responsibly and with awareness of the risks involved, energy drinks can be beneficial. Most contain “energy mixes” that may not be safe in multiple-drink doses, including caffeine, taurine, guarana, B vitamins, and glucuronolactone. High doses of the mixture of these chemicals can be hazardous, and they have similar side effects as other illegal drugs, smoking, and alcohol consumption.
4: White Bread
Compared to other bread options, white bread has lower levels of protein and fiber (wholewheat, and rye bread are just two of the many examples we could give you). Fiber aids our bodies in determining when they have had enough to eat. If we don’t want to consume more calories than necessary, the feeling of fullness is crucial. The danger of an insulin rise is also present. The body responds to an excess of insulin in the system by releasing hormones that aren’t supposed to be active all the time in a healthy person.
5: Tuna
Consuming tuna has not always been a problem, but the contamination of the oceans has made it such. Large amounts of mercury are absorbed by tuna, and once processed by our bodies, the mercury either makes its way to our brain and other soft tissues or flows via the kidneys. Because of this, we should all limit the amounts of tuna we eat on a weekly basis and consider replacing this delectable dish with others that expose us to less mercury.
