Crazy Foods That Might Ruin Your Health

Fat-Free Foods

While eating fat-free might be appealing to many who want to shed a few pounds, many of these foods are highly processed and contain high if not higher amounts of sugar and calories are their normal versions. There are some fat-free foods that are healthier for you, ensure to also check the labels for sugar content. Cheese and other dairy products can be produced fat-free simply by replacing whole milk with skim milk. Many foods are available fat-free today, such as peanut butter, yogurt, and salad dressings.

Manufacturers of fat-free foods tend to add sugar or even high-fructose corn syrup to maintain a longer shelf life for many of their products. This is only adding empty calories to your diet, replacing one problem with another. You skip the fat but are still getting the calories. Consuming fat is part of a healthy diet when eaten in moderation and choosing healthy sources of fat. Monounsaturated fats are something the body can digest. These healthy fats can be found in fish, avocados or nuts. Stick to these fats and save your health by skipping fat-free foods that are available at the store.

Microwave Popcorn

Microwave popcorn contains highly dangerous ingredients if you indulge too often. This tasty, salty snack food contains carcinogens which are cancer-causing free radicals. Even the bag is harmful to your health, with Perfluorochemicals being added to the bag to ensure they are greaseproof, and this chemical has been linked to thyroid disease and ADHD. Diacetyl is one of the ingredients put in the artificial fat of microwave popcorn which is also a cancer-causing chemical.

A recent investigation was performed by an Occupational Safety and Health organization in a popular (and not disclosed) factory that made microwave popcorn. The investigation began because some employees were developing bronchiolitis obliterans, a type of lung disease. The results of the investigation discovered the disease was caused by something within the factory, as numerous employees were exposed to the artificial flavoring agent found in the product. Employees now have an exposure limit to these flavoring agents that we consume when we eat microwavable popcorn. If you still crave this savory snack, try making your own from natural kernels in a popcorn maker or over the stove, as it is not only a healthier alternative but a safer one too.