The most common food products. The most harmful foods - list

Why does food cause acne? And how can you get rid of them with food? You can find the answer to these and many other questions in this article.
Revolt of the body
Our digestive system is an amazing thing. She can tolerate mountains of chips, crackers and liters of sweet soda. True, there are limits to everything. One day, unable to bear all the unpleasant surprises for her, she decides to rebel. Her anger is obvious, or rather, on her face. And it is expressed in the form of rashes, acne, pimples and other nasty things. What exactly causes pimples to appear? Let's talk about the most unhealthy foods and their effect on our body.

Sugar, chocolate, candies, cakes, cookies, chips and ice cream cause acne. This also includes juices with a high sugar content. It is unlikely that you will be able to completely abandon all these temptations, and it is not worth it. It is better to seek compromises by replacing, say, unhealthy drinks with water and teas, and sugar with dried fruits and honey.

2. Fats

It seems that there is no organ that does not suffer from fried and fatty foods. Replace animal fats with cold-pressed vegetable oils.

Also paramount is vitamin A, which is found in dark orange and dark green vegetables. This could be carrots, sweet potatoes or spinach. If you regularly eat these vegetables, the result will not keep you waiting - in just a few days your skin will be young and blooming.

3. Dairy products

There is no need to infringe on yourself by consuming low-fat kefir, cottage cheese or milk, but the amount of cheese or ice cream should be reduced. Dairy products, due to the progesterone and steroids they contain, increase the activity of the sebaceous glands. If it is difficult without a large amount of dairy, lean on live yoghurts containing acedophilus bacteria, which will improve your metabolism.

4. Chips and soda

Due to the way they are cooked, chips contain a lot of carcinogens (that is, substances that cause cancer). Plus, they contain hydrogenated fats, which increase blood cholesterol levels, which in turn increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

As for soda, it has too much sugar. Meanwhile, research shows that many people do not perceive liquid as a source of any nutrients, that is, they think that they can drink as much as they want. But this is not true - excessive consumption of sweet soda can disrupt metabolism. In addition, an abundance of dyes can cause severe allergic reactions, and carbon dioxide (these are bubbles) increases the acidity of the stomach, that is, causes gastritis.

5. Fast food

The most harmful “fast food” is all kinds of belyashi, chebureks, french fries, shawarma and in general anything that is fried. Because they fry it all in the same oil, it changes, God willing, once a day. The result is the same carcinogens.

6. Margarine, cakes and cereals

Margarine is a solid transgenic fat - the most harmful type of fat. Accordingly, all products containing it are harmful. As a rule, these are cakes, cakes with cream, puff pastry products. In general, excessive love for these foods saturated with sugar and fat almost guarantees metabolic disorders and excess weight.

Cereals - in particular, white bread - are included in the list due to the fact that they often cause intolerance. The disease is called celiac disease and occurs quite often - in 0.5-1% of the population. Symptoms range from bowel problems to diabetes and infertility.

7. Nuts

Roasted, crunchy, moist, delicious nuts. Almonds and pistachios, peanuts and walnuts all cause acne. However, we tirelessly repeat - acne appears when you overeat! And eating nuts little by little is healthy.

8. Sausage, smoked meats and mayonnaise

Sausage and sausage, of course, are different, but the one that you and I most often buy contains more and more flavorings and dyes than meat.

The main ingredients of cheap sausage products are synthetic, and their health safety has not been proven.

Smoked meat and fish, although there is no doubt about their natural origin, were included in the rating for their high content of carcinogens. Those are formed during processing in the form of benzopyrene substance.
Mayonnaise is full of trans fats, which are carcinogenic and also cause high cholesterol levels.

9. Coffee

A million articles have been written on the topic of the benefits of coffee and its harm. All we will say is that it can be included in the list of foods that cause acne. Coffee increases the production of the hormone cortisol, which is responsible for stress. And it is one of the main causes of pimples in middle age. Portions of sweet coffee on an empty stomach are especially dangerous - after this, not just a small red bump, but an inflamed crimson mountain can pop out! What is your maximum is unknown. This could be three cups a day, or maybe a whole jar.

10. Vegetables and fruits, foods with preservatives

Don't be surprised: even the most healthy and natural products can become harmful if they are spoiled. In this case, vegetables and fruits deteriorate under the influence of industrial emissions and fertilizers. Eating cucumbers grown near a highway or some plant will expose you to a fair amount of benzopyrene and other cancer-causing substances.

As for preservatives, some may contain MSG. Poisoning with this substance can manifest itself as headaches, vascular spasms, and even metabolic disorders. That is why manufacturers are so proud of the inscription “No preservatives”, which they put in the most prominent place on the label.

10 healthy foods that we DO NOT eat, but in vain...

There are a number of products that we rarely or never buy. Let us at least remember those vegetables and fruits that our mothers and fathers forced us to eat, but we stubbornly refused. It's a pity! They help improve your health without a doctor's prescription. The benefits of such products have been proven by many years of use, and some - literally for centuries.

These foods are extremely rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins and minerals. They can reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases and prolong your life. They are also more beneficial in terms of excess weight. Read about 10 such foods and the benefits they can provide.

1. Cauliflower and broccoli

Including cauliflower and broccoli in your diet reduces the risk of developing severe forms of prostate cancer. Eating these vegetables weekly reduces the risk of tumors by 50 percent!
It turned out that broccoli and cauliflower, differing in appearance and taste, contain approximately the same complex of vitamins, which not only successfully participate in the metabolic process, but also have an antitumor effect. Cabbage, both of them, has a high protein content, which lacks only a few amino acids to become equivalent to animal proteins. In terms of carbohydrate content, they are equivalent to other vegetables.

Glucose and fructose are easily digestible, carbohydrates provide energy to the body. Pectin substances, entering the gastrointestinal tract, form gels that envelop the walls of the stomach and intestines, thereby preventing the absorption of toxins into the lymph and blood, and reducing inflammatory processes in the mucous membrane. Microelements are represented by zinc, manganese, and iodine necessary for the body. According to experts, a diet high in cabbage can serve as a preventive measure for prostate cancer, one of the most common cancers in men.

2. Tomatoes

3. Kiwi

This exotic fruit has become a regular guest on our shelves in recent years. One kiwi a day covers the daily requirement of vitamin C, which is known to strengthen the immune system, blood vessels, increase the body's resistance to all kinds of infections, and help the body fight stress. In addition, kiwi contains a lot of magnesium, potassium mineral salts and fiber, which helps remove cholesterol from the body and normalizes digestion.

4. Blueberries

These berries are rich in phytonutrients that neutralize free radicals (compounds that cause aging and cell damage). The antioxidants found in blueberries may also protect against cancer and reduce the risk of developing age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

5. Raisins

A tasty and nutritious product with many beneficial properties. Raisins have a strengthening effect on the nervous system, help suppress anger, and strengthen the heart. Raisins contain substances that stop the growth of bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease.

6. Black beans

A cup of black beans provides 15 grams of protein and, unlike meat, no grams of artery-clogging saturated fat. Plus heart benefits - fiber, antioxidants and iron.

7. Cranberry

This berry is indispensable for colds - it has an antipyretic effect and kills viruses in acute respiratory infections. The use of these healing berries lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients, strengthens the gums, and enhances the secretory activity of the pancreas.

8. Salmon

Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids, which our body cannot produce on its own. They reduce inflammation, improve blood circulation, increase good cholesterol relative to bad cholesterol, and may reduce the risk of cancer. Salmon is rich in selenium, which prevents cell damage, and several B vitamins.

9. Regular white cabbage

Why? Because in addition to carbohydrates, it contains fiber that is beneficial for the intestines. It removes cholesterol from the body and prevents the development of atherosclerosis. Cabbage also contains a lot of mineral salts, among which potassium salts are especially valuable, which helps the heart function and strengthens the muscles of the body. Heads of cabbage contain phosphorus, calcium, manganese, magnesium, and iron, which the body cannot do without, since they are necessary for normal blood composition. The main healer - vitamin C - is preserved in both fresh cabbage and sauerkraut. And all this taken together puts a reliable barrier against cancer and heart disease. Scientists found that additional intake of one serving of salad from any type of cabbage reduced the risk of stroke by 32 percent, and from leafy vegetables - spinach, dill, parsley, celery and others - by 21 percent. Just don’t forget that 40-60 percent of the vitamins contained in greens are lost in the first day of storage. So it’s better not to buy limp greens!

10. Onion

It, like garlic, contains substances that kill pathogens. Onions also contain carotene, vitamins, including C, mineral salts and sugars. It is famous for its essential oils that have a bactericidal effect. It literally cures many diseases and lowers blood sugar levels. These leading vegetables in the list of medicinal ones are followed by carrots, beets, and potatoes.

Do not forget that a lot depends on the proper preparation of vegetables in which nitrates accumulate. Therefore, it is better to buy medium-sized potatoes. In carrots, nitrates accumulate in the stem, especially if the root crop is large. It is better to separate the central part from the rest. But beets need to be thoroughly cleaned, fresh or boiled, removing the skin in a thick layer. Don’t spare the crown either, cutting it down to one-fifth the size of the root crop. Do not soak vegetables in water in advance. Peel root vegetables immediately before cooking. It is believed that it is better to cook in the peel, this way the vitamins are better preserved. Cook vegetables whole, not in pieces. Otherwise, the loss of vitamins will increase by 15-20 percent, and that of vitamin C by 30. Salt the water as late as possible, since salt draws vitamins from vegetables.

We all know that delicious food is not always healthy. And the fact that they talk about this for days on end from literally every iron does not stop you from eating your favorite food. So what should you do, exclude harmful foods from the menu completely or is there a suitable replacement for them?

It is precisely from consuming a huge amount of all kinds of tasty treats that there is a high probability that after just a few months of persistent gluttony you will need the intervention of a professional doctor. And these are not horror stories of scientists, but an experimentally proven fact.

Harmful, but I want it that way

Why does the desire arise to eat something that will have a detrimental effect on our well-being in the future, but we stubbornly avoid obviously healthy foods? Let us reveal a little secret that will allow you to make the right choice.

So, let's start and immediately note that global food companies rely on two positions: the feeling of eating food and actual volume nutrients.

In the first moment, manufacturers spend an insane amount of money on inventing an exclusive taste. And not just exclusive, but one that you will want to return to again and again.

Another point is the beneficial properties that, whatever one may say, must be present in the product. That is, if it is not possible to attract the buyer with taste, then this will be done with the help of a set of certain components, which, according to manufacturers, every body needs.

Top 10 dangerous products

It’s simply impossible to tear yourself away from the chicken wings, which smell mesmerizingly and also have a special, attractive crunch! What to do with the most delicate waffles, dipped in chocolate, turning into a heavenly delight, which is then impossible not to wash down with gurgling soda? It is up to you to remember that such tempting foods are harmful to your health.

Let’s try to figure out what you can still eat, but in moderation, and what foods you should give up or find less harmful analogues.

Sausages

The top dangerous products are semi-finished meat products, sausages and small sausages. The fact is that they add various stabilizers, flavor enhancers, as well as preservatives and chemical compounds. It is these additives that, when regularly consuming sausages, cause:

formation of cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels;
pathologies of the heart muscle;
oncology of the gastrointestinal tract;
and even lung diseases.

Sausages also cause visible damage to your figure. If you want to have a snack, prepare.

Soda

Sweet carbonated drinks consist of dyes, aromatic essences, acid (preservative), carbon dioxide and ordinary water. One such glass contains four full tablespoons of sugar.

Just think about this amount of “sweet poison” that many consume every day, without even knowing, and perhaps not wanting to know, what will happen next in the body.

Daily drinking in the form of carbonated sweet drinks and soda:

accelerates the aging process;
leads to obesity;
increases blood sugar levels;
increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease;
has a destructive effect on the brain.

When drinking soda, a person thinks that he is drinking water. But in fact, this is a harmful mixture that not only does not quench thirst, but also requires more liquid to neutralize it.

Energy

Energy drinks are non-alcoholic or low-alcohol cocktails that have a special ability to stimulate the human central nervous system. Most often they contain taurine, caffeine, theobromine, melatonin, vitamins and glucose.

The effect that the manufacturers of these drinks promise is a powerful boost of energy. It is observed for several hours. However, the “miracle” remedy has not only positive aspects.

According to doctors, after consuming energy drinks, patients experience headaches, increased anxiety, insomnia, diarrhea, etc. They release the energy that tonics supposedly give from the body’s existing reserves! Therefore, when their effect ends, a person feels a loss of strength.

Energy drinks are harmful and extremely contraindicated for pregnant women, teenagers, the elderly, children, as well as people with heart or chronic diseases. You should not drink them during medical intervention or use of medications.

Still want to freshen up? Try cooking it yourself. In terms of taste and benefits, it is better than any store-bought one.

We have significantly kept silent about the dangers of alcohol, because, as you already know, its excessive consumption has a detrimental effect on almost all internal organs and systems of a person. And the medicinal properties attributed to it, be it the acceleration of blood or the dilation of blood vessels, work literally from half a glass of good dry red wine.

Chocolate candies

It’s far from a sweet life for lovers of chocolate factory products. Goodies are replete with all kinds of emulsifiers, thickeners, sweeteners and other additives that are harmful to the body.

Chocolate itself, of course, in small portions, even has benefits. It stimulates the production of endorphins and brain function, and protects against depression. In addition, there are even special ones that help you lose weight.

However, from frequent use a person experiences the following symptoms:

problems with teeth and gums;
exacerbation of diabetes;
allergy;
oncology.

From this it follows that you need to eat chocolate in moderate portions. This way you will protect yourself from extra pounds and other side effects.

In addition, it is better to choose high-quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content. It's much more useful.

Lollipops, by the way, are no less harmful - they contain a huge amount of sugar and dyes.

Well, there are special ones for avid sweet tooths. Although the dishes remain just as tasty, they cause much less harm.

Sugar

The list of dangerous products continues with “white poison”. Almost everyone knows about its dangers, but many are in no hurry to reduce their sugar consumption. It's a pity. We decided to remind you how this unhealthy sweetness affects the body:

disrupts the functioning of satiety hormones;
increases blood pressure;
leads to excess weight gain;
destroys tooth enamel;
impairs memory and inhibits mental activity.

The safe daily allowance of sugar for women is only 25g, for men - 36g. But keep in mind that you get it not only from crystallized powder or candy, but also from pasta sauce and bread.

Sauces and ketchups

The composition of these harmful additives is replete with obscure Latin designations: emulsifiers, monosodium glutamate, E, etc. Stomach problems, obesity and cancer are not a complete list of diseases caused by these products.

Chemicals are used by manufacturers to give sauces a bright taste, create a uniform consistency and increase shelf life.

Using ketchup, mayonnaise and other sauces constantly, you accustom your body to their taste, and then dishes without them seem bland. Therefore, a habit arises. But by doing this, you are simply deceiving your brain and taste buds without getting any benefit. Therefore, this product is automatically in our rating.

Muffins and baked goods

The shelves of the supermarket bakery department today are filled with fresh buns, donuts and croissants. Inhaling the pleasant aroma of these products, we forget how harmful they can be. We are talking not only about cellulite and fat - faithful companions of any baking, but also about serious changes inside the body.

Store-bought baked goods are prepared with margarine, food preservatives, trans fats and large amounts of sugar. Together, these substances form a far from healthy cocktail that can cause:

formation of “bad” cholesterol;
diabetes;
metabolic and digestive disorders;
the occurrence of malignant tumors;
pancreatitis.

To protect your health from possible consequences, minimize the amount of baked goods and sweets in your diet. And next time, instead of a sweet snack, bake homemade buns or.

Yoghurts

Also in the food group marked “Caution!” included yoghurts and curd desserts. Let’s make a reservation right away, we are talking about those that are stored for months and contain simply fantastic combinations of fruits (often unavailable for sale in the region). Instead of the latter, not just other products are added to yoghurts, but chemical essences that are used in the paint and varnish industry.

Manufacturers convince us that their products do not contain fat. But there is an excess of carbohydrates in the form of starch, sugar and sweetener. And paradoxically, regular consumption of such harmful fermented milk products, instead of the promised “flat tummy,” can lead to obesity.

Chips and croutons

Perhaps one of the main horror stories of the 21st century. There are so many rumors about the methods of their preparation! There was a story in the early 2000s that huge chip factories had large tanks in which shredded potatoes were “pickled.”

Naturally, no one is watching this process, and either a lost mouse or a cockroach ends up in the vat. Whether this is a myth or not, only employees of such enterprises can answer. We rely on data provided by scientists based on product research.

Experts have found that when quickly heated, the starch in potatoes turns into acrylamide. This is a carcinogenic substance that has a direct negative effect on the human body. Acrylamide has a particularly strong effect on the female reproductive system, causing the formation of tumors.

Along with the huge amount of chemicals that make chips taste like cheese, mushrooms and green onions, the next danger is that it is not profitable for the manufacturer to use new ingredients for each batch of the product. In other words, there is absolutely no guarantee that you will buy chips fried in fresh oil.

Popcorn

Regular roasted corn is more harmful to health than it might seem at first glance. A harmless product turns into a dangerous delicacy when it meets oil, salt and flavorings.

These ingredients make popcorn so contagious that it makes you want to eat it again and again. As a result, the kidneys suffer, the carbohydrate balance is disrupted, and the consumer simply needs to consult a cardiologist.

Chewing gum

Chewing gum is precisely that product that consists almost entirely of synthetic substances. Granted, certain brands use specific compounds that whiten tooth enamel, but most of the product is made up of sugars, flavorings and preservatives.

The 2 most harmful ingredients in chewing gum are:

aspartame, which affects the nervous system, heart and blood vessels;
xylitol, which contributes to the formation of kidney stones.

Of course, there is no harm from a minimal amount of these compounds. But they tend to accumulate in the body and thereby increase the impact.

Face to Face: Supplement E

The notorious “yeshki” in many products have become almost native. We no longer notice them in the list of ingredients, and it’s a shame. Hiding among useful and harmful substances, they continue to do their dangerous job, namely, destroy the human body from the inside.

A few years ago there was a real boom. Buyers sounded the alarm: “What is hidden behind the harmless letter E? How to distinguish a harmful additive? Scientists have provided us with answers to these questions.

So, the designation E is the code for the element in the food. It can be three or four digits.

Food coloring starts at 1.
The preservative starts with 2.
Antioxidant - with 3.
Stabilizer - 4.
Emulsifier - 5.
Aroma and taste enhancers - 6.

Non-hazardous and harmful E-additives

Check out the table that will help you distinguish substances from each other:

As you might guess, after excessive consumption of harmful foods with additives from the second column, a person, regardless of age, may need long-term treatment.

Fast food

We have made a separate point about fast food and instant products - this is what you really should give up.

Firstly, dishes from this category are quickly prepared and absorbed just as quickly.

Secondly, they do not need special cutlery, many make do with the usual ones: a spoon and fork, and some do not use them either, simply eating with their hands.

The advantage of unhealthy food products is that they are cheap. Even compared to the most inexpensive dishes in city cafes, fast food still occupies a leading position in terms of cost. And this point is fundamental in the thriving business of such eateries, of which there are already countless numbers in large cities, and even in small provinces.

Health effects

We've pointed out the benefits of delicious and inexpensive food, but let's look at the other side of the coin, because of course it exists.

Firstly, the method of preparation. Sometimes various types of cafes or small eateries are not equipped with what should usually be present in a professional kitchen, and this is reflected in a violation of a number of sanitary standards. Therefore, quite often, cooking food in such conditions at least leads to unpleasant after-effects, the least of which is poisoning.
Secondly, the worst thing for girls and men trying to lose weight is lightning-fast weight gain and strengthening of the fat layer in those places where it is most difficult to get rid of.
Thirdly, frequent overeating of fast food threatens diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular system, and pressure surges. Lovers of such food often suffer from gastritis, gout, liver, gall and bladder diseases.

The composition of harmful products includes a large number of components that have a detrimental effect on the body as a whole. We're talking about spices, preservatives and various fats. For example, the list of diseases caused by artificial trans fats includes pathologies of the nervous system and coronary heart disease, oncology, diabetes and infertility.

Pregnancy and fast food

A separate discussion is the effect of such food on the baby’s body and the condition of the pregnant woman.

Before the birth of the baby, the mother should categorically exclude from the mother’s diet foods with the addition of the food additive “E” and fast food, which has a detrimental effect not only on the body itself, but also affects the appearance of new, unnecessary kilograms, since its calorie content is very high.

If weight gain does not intimidate you, then perhaps health-related warnings will help you understand and understand the seriousness of the situation. Therefore, frankly:

Excessive consumption of fatty foods threatens a pregnant woman's body with diabetes, gastritis, intestinal disorders and problems related to the pancreas.
Slagging can affect the functioning of the kidneys, heart, joints and liver.

Very harmful and dangerous foods include all kinds of carbonated drinks and foods that have become genetically modified, that is, GMOs. But the manufacturer will not openly say that his product is such.

A woman in an excellent position should reduce her consumption of fatty foods and pay attention to protein and carbohydrates, which live food is rich in.

Useful analogues

However, if there is tasty “dangerous” food, then there should be the same, only healthy. You just need to find it. And we did it for you!

So, we present 12 products that will not be inferior in taste to fast food, but at the same time will not allow you to gain weight:

Omelette with herbs and vegetables instead of a sandwich with egg and mayonnaise. If you are a lover of chicken eggs, and you simply need them in the morning, then you should beat them with milk, pour this mixture into a frying pan with a minimum amount of oil, add salt and diversify the classic recipe for a healthy breakfast with various herbs and vegetables. They are the ones who will add completeness to the dish and satiate the recently awakened body.
Whole wheat bread replaces white. These flour products are not inferior to each other in calorie content. But eating a slice of whole grain will give you three grams more protein and fiber than its companion. This type of bread is very useful for inflammatory processes and even helps you lose weight. It simply burns extra calories, better than any cream.
Oatmeal versus ready-made breakfasts. So, to start the day cheerfully and tasty, you should pour milk or natural yogurt over the oatmeal, add berries or fruits. And after 3-5 minutes you can start eating.
Bananas as a substitute for ice cream. Different types of ice cream are as attractive as they are repulsive. All kinds of flavor enhancers do their insidious work, not only clumsily appearing in the sides, but also having a detrimental effect on the body as a whole. But don't be upset. As we have already said, there is an alternative to every harmful product, and in our case these are bananas, rich in potassium, folio and vitamin C. If the fruit is first frozen and then gently blended in a blender, the consistency will resemble ice cream. And it tastes even better!
Boiled potatoes instead of fries. French fries stand out among the list of foods harmful to the liver, heart, stomach and other organs. Avoid it and replace it, for example, with a boiled analogue. Season it with a little herbs or a pinch of spices. It will turn out very well.
Yogurt without additives with fresh fruit instead of prepared yoghurt. The latter contains a huge amount of sugar and a minimum of “live” food. Our option will help you avoid consuming about 60 kcal per day. and 13 g sugar. But fresh fruits will not only make your day brighter, but will also make your skin glow.
Feta or goat cheese is a low-calorie cheese substitute. If we say that the current cheese, in terms of taste and technological properties, bears little resemblance to a real good product, this is to say nothing. In order not to tease and deceive the body in vain, you should switch to eating goat or feta cheese, which contains polyunsaturated fatty acid CLA, which helps burn calories.
Meat cooked on the grill and in the oven instead of fried. The protein-rich product is also worth preparing properly. When choosing a grill, we do not use vegetable oil, which will then affect the sides and hips. You should also choose the right seasoning. For example, curry. It includes curcumin, which inhibits the process of fat accumulation in the body.
Vegetable chips are better than potato chips. Are you suspicious of this idea? But in vain! You can get a delicious crunch not only from potato chips, but also from fruit and vegetable snacks. They should be cooked in the oven without or with a minimum amount of oil (olive). And one serving of this healthy dish contains the daily requirement of vitamins A and C.
Apple slices, not crackers. At all times, apples were considered the first and main remedy against aging. Their seeds, which contain a daily share of iodine, are also useful for metabolism. But you should use no more than 5-6 pieces. in a day.
Nuts in salads instead of croutons. If you are used to making cuts and adding crackers to them, then walnuts or sunflower seeds will be an excellent help. They are rich in fats, which go well with vitamins A, D, E and K.
A handful of almonds is healthier than energy bars. Instead of charging yourself with harmful and high-calorie positivity in the morning, get the same emotions from a healthy product. So, a few almonds will not only help you start your morning vigorously, but will also increase your life expectancy and reduce the risk of heart disease and obesity.

The list of products that need to be reconsidered is quite large. It’s better to pay attention to live food, which is especially rich in variety in summer.

It is necessary to replace fatty foods, which often consist of food additives and flavor enhancers, with healthy and dietary ones. Choose light types of meat and fish, and instead of soda, treat yourself to the gifts of nature: apricots, peaches, grapes or compotes made from them.

By the way, watermelons and melons have already appeared - excellent antioxidants and solvents of all the toxins accumulated over the year, including with the help of harmful fast food. As experience shows and nutritionists suggest, consuming healthy food will help cleanse and even renew the body.

All “unhealthy” foods and dishes that we are used to eating every day can be divided into two groups: harmful, that is, causing some harm to health if consumed regularly, and dangerous, that is, capable of causing food poisoning.

Harmful products

They are the ones who “give” us extra pounds and take away precious years of life, bringing with them obesity, lethargy and poor health.

Chips and fries got first place thanks to the huge amount of boiling oil in which they are fried. Today, even a child knows that crispy potato slices fried in oil are saturated with carcinogenic substances that are very harmful to our health.

Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Lemonade and other sweet carbonated drinks are carriers of harmful substances. Drinking soda regularly will absolutely lead to obesity and metabolic disorders, and in severe cases, diabetes. The same “joys” are brought by the uncontrolled consumption of store-bought juices, which contain anything but natural fruit juices. In addition, sugary drinks will create problems with your stomach and tooth enamel.

Sausages and other types of cooked sausages They do not consist of meat at all, as many people think, but mainly of soy, a large amount of fat, as well as all kinds of synthetic dyes, thickeners, flavorings, flavor enhancers and so on, so on, so on...

Fast food, that is, everything that we mean by this concept: hot dogs, pizza, shawarma, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, etc. These dishes are quite tasty, satisfying and inexpensive, even the most needy person can afford them. At the same time, fast food contains a huge amount of transgenic fats, chemical substitutes and carcinogens; the meat filling is often made from stale and low-quality meat.

Mayonnaise– an indispensable ingredient in most salads. Today, this product (like many others) is produced not in accordance with GOST, but according to specifications (technical conditions), which each manufacturer determines for its products itself. Thus, mayonnaise, in addition to the obligatory transgenic (very harmful) fats, may contain any components. If you love mayonnaise so much, try making it yourself at home. It's not difficult, but it's tasty and not as harmful as store-bought mayonnaise.

Margarine consists almost entirely of transgenic fats, and also contains synthetic dyes and other components that you are better off not even knowing about. You can probably eat margarine only if you don’t care about your own health.

Smoked meats“to capacity” are filled with the most harmful carcinogens, this is due to the method of their preparation. If your health and well-being are important to you, give up smoked sausage, lard, fish and other “delicacies”.

White bread, surprisingly, also took its place on the list of harmful products. Butter bread baked from premium wheat can cause the development of obesity, diabetes and numerous problems with the gastrointestinal tract.

Confectionery are also quite harmful, especially if consumed in excessive quantities. Train yourself to replace sweet buns, sweets and cakes with apples, oranges and dried fruits. The mass of transgenic and saturated fats found in cakes and cookies does not contribute to either health or slimness.

Semi-finished products, which today are presented in abundance in our supermarkets, are convenient and quick to prepare, but at the same time they are filled with various preservatives, enhancers, substitutes and other “improvers” that are harmful to health. Therefore, try to include ready-made cutlets, dumplings, and pancakes in your menu as rarely as possible.

Dangerous products

Dangerous products

This list was identified by American scientists. According to their research, it was these products that most often led to poisoning over the past two decades.

Sausage and sausages– they contain hidden fats, soy, starch, skin, lard and additives with the prefix “E”. Excessive consumption of sausages increases cholesterol and leads to food poisoning.

Potato– a product in which pathogenic microbes and bacteria accumulate, for example, E. coli, salmonella, dysentery pathogens, etc.

Black olives- These are most often green olives, which are healthy in themselves, but to acquire a black color they are tinted with iron gluconate. And this is very harmful for the human body, because it leads to an excess of iron.

Ice cream. In order for this delicacy to be called safe, it is necessary to carefully observe strict storage and transportation conditions, which not all manufacturers and traders adhere to. In poorly washed ice cream containers, staphylococcus, salmonella and other pathogenic bacteria multiply freely.

Cheese, the product itself is extremely useful, but can pose a considerable danger, especially for pregnant women. Camembert, brie and feta are often made at home from unpasteurized raw materials, which means they may contain bacteria that lead to the development of a disease called listeriosis. This disease often causes miscarriages.

Eggs are known to be breeding grounds for salmonella. The most dangerous dishes are those prepared from unheated eggs: soft-boiled eggs, eggnog.

Tomatoes may contain bacteria hazardous to human health. Damaged fruits are most dangerous, since it is through cracks and dents that bacteria get inside. It is best to stew or fry tomatoes - this way, by the way, useful substances are formed in them.

Crab sticks They do not consist of crab meat at all, but of a small part of minced fish, plus starch, water, stabilizers, thickeners, preservatives, etc. All this easily spoils and breaks down; it is very easy to get poisoned with crab sticks.

Greenery– very healthy, but only grown in clean, bacteria-free soil. Viruses and bacteria, as well as other harmful substances, easily penetrate from the soil into greens, so “untested” greens are often the cause of food poisoning.

Summer is coming, and in the heat the number of poisonings increases sharply. Take care of your health, be careful when choosing products!

We all know that there are harmful and healthy foods, but according to some unwritten law, we most often choose the former. It turns out to be tastier and more affordable. In this article we will look at the top most harmful food products, find out how their consumption threatens our body, and what additives are included in this or that ingredient.

French fries and chips

Unfortunately, all the most pleasant things in this life are either immoral, or against the law, or necessarily lead to obesity. Potatoes cooked in oil do not violate moral standards or the law, but, including a huge dose of fat and starch, they invariably lead to the addition of extra pounds if such a dish is made part of the daily diet.

Well, even if such unhealthy foods only contributed to weight gain, they also cause irreparable damage to health. Do not forget that chips, for example, are not only potatoes, but also a mixture of starches and genetically modified soybeans. Add to this “healthy” list those additives that give the taste of bacon, sour cream, paprika, cheese, etc., and you will get a real “bouquet” of components, which are indicated on the packs with the letter E. These are flavorings and all kinds of flavor enhancers. Manufacturers especially often use the additive E-621, monosodium glutamate, when making such “delicacies.” The toxin is able to affect our nervous system in such a way that the dish not only seems tasty, but you want to eat it again and again. A kind of addiction is formed.

The most unhealthy foods include French fries on the list. To prepare it, the tubers are cut into slices, doused with steam (for a crispy effect), frozen, and then sent to the places where the dish will be prepared. And in the special establishments that we love to visit, the slices are cooked in oil. A few words must also be said about the quality of the latter. Firstly, this is not just one oil, but a whole mixture of extremely harmful products. Secondly, it is expensive, so it is used not for one or two days, but for about a week, sometimes even longer. During this time, acrylamide, acrolein, and glycidamide appear in it - carcinogens that cause the formation of cancerous tumors.

Doctors are trying in every possible way to explain to people that they should not eat foods that are harmful to health, in particular chips and french fries. The problem is not only that you will not be able to button your pants, but that your cholesterol levels will increase, plaques will form in the blood vessels, the risk of heart attack or stroke will increase, and malignant tumors will appear. Of course, this may not happen, but why take the risk of eating foods that are harmful to your health?

Hot dogs, burgers and other similar “joys”

All the consequences described above can be safely attributed to such sandwiches. However, here the matter, in addition to cooking in oil, is also aggravated by the “meat” component. In order for such protein to be present in cafes and other fast food establishments in unlimited quantities, all pigs, cows, birds, and fish are raised using industrial methods. They add special food and anabolic steroids to their food, thanks to which the animal grows in record time. What does this mean for us?

Due to the regular consumption of such products, our body will subsequently not react in any way to taking antibiotics when we get sick. Compared to this, cholesterol and calories don’t seem so bad, right?

Further more. Now add soy to the rather dubious protein (where would we be without it?), glutamate and other components from the E line (preservatives, dyes, stabilizers). Did you think that the cutlet turns out beautiful and tasty thanks to the cooks who don’t leave the stove and put their whole soul into the dish? Not at all. Harmful additives in food products from the E series irritate the gastrointestinal tract, increase appetite, and we want to eat a burger again and again. The stomach increases in size and “demands” the continuation of the banquet. It’s better to take a bun, cutlet and other ingredients at home and prepare a sandwich yourself. Of course, these are also harmful foods. But they will only contribute to the appearance of extra pounds, but will not saturate your body with carcinogens.

Canned food and sausage

Unfortunately, the unhealthy foods we are considering include canned food and sausages, which are loved by many. All the “meat nightmares” described above could also be attributed to sausage, but on the condition that it was made only from meat. There are also other components present here, the so-called hidden fats. No matter how much the manufacturer insists that his sausages consist only of natural and high-quality products, you should know that these are only skins, cartilage, skin, lard, etc. Now add soybeans to this list, of which the product contains at least 30%. What other harmful substances are contained in this type of food? Of course, all kinds of stabilizers, thickeners, all sorts of terrible dyes, flavors, taste enhancers. This is the approximate composition of any sausage product, regardless of the manufacturer and price of the product.

And any canned food is a so-called dead product. The nutritional suitability of such a “delicacy” is preserved solely thanks to a whole set of “E-shek”, sugar, salt, and acetic acid. For comparison: a person needs to consume 5-10 g of salt per day, and 100 g of a canned product contains 15 g. So decide for yourself whether to eat such harmful food products.

Instant puree and noodles

What do bagged food manufacturers suggest we eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Their arsenal includes shrimp, beef, mushrooms, chicken, “almost” spaghetti, sauces and other “delicacies”. The most unhealthy foods are those that are quick to prepare. Of course, this is very convenient - pour boiling water over the mixture, wait a couple of minutes, and get the so-called risotto or Italian pasta in a plastic cup. And sometimes with cheese too! In reality, we get a real mix of additives and zero benefits. With regular consumption of such “compound feed”, the body remains deceived. What's really going on? He seems to have received food and calories, but there is so little useful and necessary content in it that he soon begins to send signals to help the brain - he needs food again. Here it is worth indicating all the “assistants” of the manufacturer, which he does not forget (and sometimes “forgets”) to mention on the packaging.

Preservatives. They can cause liver destruction, cancer, intestinal disorders, food allergies, kidney stones, blood pressure disorders, oxygen starvation, etc. If you see the letter E with numbers from 200 to 290 on the packaging, avoid such a product.
Thickeners and stabilizers. They give a homogeneous consistency to the product, but at the same time they can provoke diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, and cancer (E 400-476, E 249-252, E 1404-1450, and also E 575-585).
Emulsifiers. They can bring nothing but stomach upset and cancer (E 470-495, E 322-442)
Antioxidants. Harmful food products also contain an additive that can cause kidney, liver, and allergies (E 320-321, E 300-312).
Food colorings. They give the product an appetizing appearance, and humans - gastrointestinal ailments, nervous disorders, kidney and liver diseases (E-579, E 100-180, E-585).
Flavor enhancers. The harmful food products, the list of which we are studying, “deceive” our body thanks to such an additive. It can cause brain damage and nervous disorders (E 620-637).

Ketchup and mayonnaise

Considering the rating of unhealthy food products, we cannot help but talk about these “delicacies”. We are accustomed to the fact that these “miracle sauces” are constant companions of the above-mentioned dishes. Thus, the body of each of us receives a “double benefit”. Even if you eat healthy dishes prepared by yourself, such sauces can turn them into poison. Ketchup, for example, in addition to emulsifiers, stabilizers and preservatives, contains chemical dyes and simply a huge dose of sugar. After all, people quite rightly say that with ketchup, even the most tasteless, and sometimes even lost, dish becomes completely edible. Of course, such training perfectly hides or masks unpleasant odors.

Mayonnaise is human enemy No. 1! Any list of the most unhealthy foods will definitely include it. Mayonnaise contains so-called trans fats - isomers of those fatty acids that can deceive the human body. It is built into the biomembranes of our cells instead of the necessary omega acids. Transconfigurations can provoke atherosclerosis, oncogenesis, and the appearance of diabetes mellitus. Eating mayonnaise significantly reduces immunity - because the enzymes that protect our body cannot perform their functions normally. The packaging into which the product is poured also poses a significant danger. The vinegar contained in mayonnaise has a superpower to absorb all carcinogenic substances from the packaging. And you yourself know where they will end up.

Lollipops, chocolate bars, chewing candies

These are very harmful food products for children, who cannot live even a day without such “yummy food.” In order not to develop cancer, diabetes, allergies, dental problems, osteoporosis and other “delights”, a person can consume 50 g of sugar per day (this is the maximum). To give you a better idea, let's say that this is approximately 10 teaspoons. However, it is a mistake to count only the amount that we add to coffee or tea. An additional portion of glucose awaits us in other products, such as ketchup or yogurt. And in many others. Read the information on the packaging of any product, namely the amount of carbohydrates it contains, and you will understand how much more sugar you consume daily.

Now imagine that almost every day you additionally eat all sorts of chocolate bars, caramels, cakes, etc., the sugar content in which is simply off the charts. By the way, in terms of trans fat content (we talked about them above), pastries and cakes are equal to mayonnaise!

These sweets have huge glycemic indices, which means our body absorbs the sugar they contain almost instantly. But there is no benefit! Moreover, such attractive glazed sweets, lollipops, and chewing marmalade are generally difficult to classify as “food products.” This is a mixture of dyes, thickeners, stabilizers and other nasty things that we use every day, and even buy for children.

Sweet sparkling water and juices

In this situation, it is very appropriate to remember cola, without which many people cannot imagine life. Do you remember how much sugar you should consume per day? So, one liter of this drink contains 112 grams! Moreover, add caffeine, phosphoric acid, dyes, carbon dioxide and imagine that all this is only in a drink that seems so tasty.

If you prefer light sodas, know that this is far from beneficial for your figure, but additional carcinogens that are very harmful to health. Also, any carbonated drink disrupts metabolism and provokes the appearance of cellulite.

If we are aware of sodas from all sides, then for some reason we consider juices from boxes to be healthy. However, in terms of quality they can be compared with soda. The only thing that is not here is carbon dioxide. On the other hand, such juices also do not contain vitamins, essential dietary fiber, and everything for which we buy these “gifts of nature.”

Popcorn

Corn as a separate product will not bring anything bad to health. Of course, it contains starch, carbohydrates, and a considerable amount of calories, but it also contains fiber, vitamins, magnesium, iron, and other useful microelements. Why then do we include popcorn in the list called “10 unhealthy foods”? And all because “helpers” appear - oil, flavorings, caramelizers, dyes, etc. Hence the increase in pressure and disruption of the functioning of many organs.

Alcohol

Irreversible damage to the cerebral cortex, cancer, liver problems, genetic mutations - it would seem that we are all very familiar with this list of consequences, which can be continued ad infinitum. What about the quality of life? Not only do people who regularly drink such drinks live 10 years less, but also endless health problems, depression, and mental disorders haunt them. What about accidents and suicides while intoxicated? Everywhere you look there are only disadvantages. In addition, alcohol contains a huge amount of calories and interferes with the body's ability to absorb vitamins. Do you need this?

Low-fat and low-calorie foods

Curd desserts, yogurts, mayonnaises with the so-called absence of fat seem to be healthy products that help you maintain your figure and enjoy delicious dishes. In fact, the small amount of fat in such products is more than compensated by an increase in the amount of starch and sugar, the “benefits” of which we have already mentioned.

As strange as it may sound, constant consumption of such products will inevitably lead to the appearance of extra pounds. Food additives do not allow metabolic processes in the body to proceed as they should. Don’t forget about the psychological aspect - knowing that the product is low in fat, you will eat more than one serving. As a result, there will be no satiation, no benefit, no remorse.

By the way, calcium from such low-fat foods is not absorbed by the body at all! And many vitamins dissolve before reaching their destination. As you can see, there is zero benefit. We should also dispel the myth about beneficial bacteria that live in yoghurts, and when they get to the intestines, they restore complete order there. This is a move by advertisers! Yes, such bacteria exist, but in expensive products whose shelf life cannot be more than 3 days. Is this what you use? It’s better to buy all the ingredients and prepare the dish yourself. There are benefits for you and no extra calories. We hope you will take care of your health and avoid consuming all the foods described in our article. Good health to you!

On August 24, 1853, an employee of the restaurant at the Moon's Lake Lodge hotel in the town of Saratoga Springs (New York) - a mestizo Indian named George Crum - by a stroke of luck prepared potato chips. Legend has it that the catering was visited by none other than himself railroad magnate Vanderbilt, and ordered, oddly enough, the most ordinary fried potatoes. However, the spoiled “oligarch” repeatedly returned the food served to the kitchen as not fried enough. Then the cook got angry, cut the potatoes into the thinnest slices, fried them in oil until crunchy and served them that way To the surprise, the client not only did not reject the dish, but was extremely pleased with it. Soon, “Saratoga-style potatoes” were included in the restaurant menu, and then, not without the participation of the same Vanderbilt, they began to be produced in take-out packaging - in bags.

160 years later, the chips have come a long way from their original, ideal recipe. And today they top not only the list of the most desirable delicacies, but also the rating of the most harmful products. The Weekend project decided to remind us which popular dishes doctors consider the most dangerous for our health - and, most importantly, why.

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1. Chips and fries

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A well-known catchphrase is that “everything pleasant in this world is either illegal, immoral, or leads to obesity.” Potatoes fried in oil do not violate the law and moral boundaries, but, representing a heavy dose of starch and fat, it inevitably leads to weight gain if you include such a culinary “delicacy” in the daily menu.

However, excess weight is a mere trifle in the context of other health problems that the presented dishes are fraught with. And the harm caused by modern chips can hardly be attributed to potatoes - after all, today they are prepared from wheat and corn flour and a mixture of starches, including genetically modified soybeans. Add to this all kinds of “flavors” - bacon, sour cream and cheese, red caviar and even (!) “fried potatoes”. Of course, they are all components from the E line - food flavorings and taste enhancers.

In particular, manufacturers especially love E-621, also known as monosodium glutamate. This toxin, acting on the human nervous system, can “make” even the most indecent food tasty and desirable and, moreover, instill a dependence on it akin to a drug.

French fries can also “instill” a need that is quite real and not far-fetched. It is, however, prepared from real potatoes, only “genetically improved” ones - even, smooth, with large tubers, in order to facilitate the cleaning process. After cutting it into slices, it is doused with steam (hence this effect of a crispy crust with a soft core, practically unattainable at home), frozen and sent in this semi-finished form to fast food chains. There, the slices are fried in oil, or rather a mixture of deep-frying oils, which includes a combined “cocktail” of fats, including palm and coconut oil. This mixture costs a lot, but once poured, it can be used for up to 7 days without going rancid. During this time, acrolein, acrylamide, glycidamide are formed in it - fat breakdown products and strong carcinogens, that is, substances that cause the appearance of cancerous tumors. By the way, one serving of French fries, with its comparatively low nutritional value for fast food of 273 kcal per 100 grams (that is, approximately 340-390 kcal per “standard” serving), contains about 30 grams of this “reusable” fat. It would seem, what is 30 grams? To visualize this amount, imagine: one tablespoon contains approximately 15 grams of oil, so it’s as if we are sipping delicious crispy potatoes with a couple of spoons of oil with carcinogens. The average rate of fat consumption per day is 90-100 grams, and they, like other nutrients, are contained in one dosage or another in almost all food products.

Doctors are sounding the alarm - and not because, eating chips and French fries, you will soon not be able to button up your favorite jeans. Increased cholesterol, plaques in blood vessels, atherosclerosis, the risk of heart attacks and strokes, degenerative changes in the liver, deterioration of sexual function in men and, most importantly, the development of cancerous tumors, and not only in the gastrointestinal tract - all these consequences of adherence to fast food have already been observed by scientists in the USA almost 70 years old.

In Russia, the fast food industry flourished a little more than 20 years ago, in the post-perestroika era. Today, both the “shortage” and the “dashing 90s” are already behind us - alas, family holidays are still accompanied by a trip to a fast food restaurant, and an evening relaxation watching a movie involves a bag of chips under your arm.

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2. Burgers and hot dogs

The side effects described above can also be attributed to “quick” sandwiches, but here, in addition to frying in oil, the situation is complicated by the “meat component”. To ensure that there is enough protein for everyone who wants a quick and satisfying snack, cows, pigs and fish are bred on an industrial scale and using industrial methods, using special feed (sometimes with anabolic steroids) for rapid weight gain. By the way, thanks to such meat and fish, which are included in our menu, we become extremely resistant to the action of antibiotics when they are really needed, that is, when we are sick. Against this background, the high calorie content of the dish and the same cholesterol seem like nothing at all.

Further - more, to the very dubious protein they add the ubiquitous soy, glutamate and a whole range of E-components: preservatives (so that the cutlet can retain its presentation for years), stabilizers and synthetic dyes. These additives irritate our digestive system, dull the feeling of fullness, and force us to eat more and more often. The stomach stretches, and without help from “E-shek” it begins to demand that the banquet be continued.

It would seem - a bun, a cutlet, a leaf of lettuce, well, cheese, well, mayonnaise. But, you must admit, a burger made from homemade ingredients is not at all similar in taste to its “restaurant” counterpart. After all, in our kitchen arsenal, fortunately, we do not have the same nutritional additives that are stuffed into minced meat in mass production. And it is they who make us return to the food outlet again and again, suggesting that at home it is not so tasty.

3. Sausage range and canned food

The described “meat nightmares” would also be true for sausages if only natural meat were used in their production. However, it is also worth adding here the dangers of hidden fat - after all, even the most natural sausage product consists mainly of pork skins and lard. Skin, cartilage, offal and meat residues, plus 25-30% transgenic soybeans and, of course, preservatives, stabilizers, thickeners, emulsifiers, antioxidants, food colors, flavors - this is the approximate composition of any sausages, regardless of the variety and brand of the manufacturer.

Canned food is, in fact, a dead product that has retained its relative nutritional suitability solely thanks to the “solution” of “E-shek”, acetic acid, sugar and, of course, a huge amount of salt (with a human need of 6-10 grams of sodium -chlorine per day, only 100 grams of canned food contains an average of 15 grams of salt).

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4. Instant noodles and purees

Beef, chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, plus almost spaghetti with almost a sauce - this is how the producers of miracle food from bags offer royal lunch, dinner and breakfast. And this is exactly the case with “free cheese”. Of course, it would be very convenient to pour boiling water over the contents of a plastic cup for 3-5 minutes - and voila! - get actually Italian pasta, fettuccine or risotto. In fact, we will get a hot (for faster absorption) “mix” of all possible food additives and absolutely zero benefits.

With the systematic use of such “compound feeds” the system in the body collapses - it seemed like he received food and calories, but they contained too few substances that he really needed for normal functioning. Deprived of nutrition, it soon sends SOS signals to the brain, and we again feel like we want to eat.

Here it would be useful to remind you under what codes on the product packaging these or those manufacturers’ assistants are hidden: preservatives(can cause cancer, kidney stones, liver destruction, food allergies, intestinal disorders, oxygen starvation, blood pressure disorders) - E from 200 to 290 and E 1125, stabilizers and thickeners (cancer, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver) - E 249-252, E 400-476, E 575-585 and E 1404-1450, emulsifiers(cancer, stomach upset) - E 322-442, E 470-495, antioxidants(liver and kidney diseases, allergic reactions) - E300-312 and E320-321, food colorings (cancer, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and kidneys, nervous disorders and allergic reactions) - E 100-180, E 579, E 585, flavor enhancers(nervous disorders, brain damage) - E 620-637.

In fairness, it is worth noting: there is a modest list of additives that are considered harmless and even beneficial to health - it can be easily found on the Internet if desired.

These “magic” sauces, which traditionally accompany most fast food dishes, can turn even the healthiest food into poison. Ketchup, in addition to stabilizers, emulsifiers and preservatives, contains chemical dyes and consists of almost a fifth of sugar. Such dressing perfectly hides the natural taste of even the most unappetizing, or even simply spoiled, dishes - it’s not without reason that they say that “with ketchup you can eat everything.”

Mayonnaise is a carrier of so-called trans fats - isomers of fatty acids that can deceive our body by being integrated into cell biomembranes instead of natural omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Transconfigurations lead to oncogenesis, atherosclerosis, increase the risk of developing diabetes mellitus and, to put it mildly, worsen immunity - they interfere with the work of enzymes that guard our body. An additional danger comes from plastic packaging, where mayonnaise is often poured in order to save money - the vinegar contained in the sauce has a superpower to suck out carcinogenic substances from it. Guess where they end up.

6. Chocolate bars, candies and gummies

Without the danger of developing diabetes, oncology, obesity, osteoporosis, dental problems and allergic reactions, a person can eat a maximum of 50 grams of sugar per day. This highest limit of the norm is approximately 10 teaspoons, but do not forget that in addition to the “pure” sugar that we put in tea or coffee, glucose and sucrose await us, say, in the same ketchup. Or in yogurt. You never know where: it’s worth reading the composition of familiar products, the subheading in the “carbohydrates” column - and it will become obvious how much we exceed the norm allowed by WHO (World Health Organization), even without auxiliary materials in the form of chocolates, caramels and cakes (by the way, the latter - another ideal carrier of trans fats, along with mayonnaise).

These products have the highest glycemic indexes, meaning the sugar from them is absorbed almost instantly. However, they do not contain any useful substances - unlike such glycemic leaders as honey and dried fruits. Moreover, bright candies, glazed candies and chewing gummies with all sorts of flavors can hardly be called “food” at all - they are rather a mixture of sweeteners and sweeteners, stabilizers, thickeners and gelling agents, emulsifiers, antioxidants and food colorings.

7. Sweet sodas and juices

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Speaking of the daily sugar consumption rate, one liter of cola contains approximately 112 grams of sugar and about 420 calories (despite the fact that the daily consumption rate for most people is 2000-2500 kcal). Let's add to this caffeine, dyes and orthophosphoric acid, which “washes out” calcium from the body, plus carbon dioxide, which allows us to distribute harmful components throughout the body even faster.

Sodas in the “light” version are considered more preferable, as they are not harmful to the figure. However, while zero calories, they contain sweeteners - mainly aspartame, which breaks down into formaldehyde (a class A carcinogen), methanol and phenylalanine (toxic when combined with other proteins).

It is poorly washed off with saliva, irritates the oral mucosa and provokes thirst again and again - in order to get rid of the cloying aftertaste. And the harmlessness to the figure is very doubtful - soda promotes the formation of cellulite, and in the long term for lovers of light drinks it means metabolic disorders.

But if, in general, no one has any illusions with soda, then for some reason, with regard to “boxed” juices, there is a very strong belief not only about their harmlessness, but even about their health benefits. However, with the exception of carbon dioxide, their composition is almost identical to that of sweet sodas. One glass of orange juice from a carton contains approximately six teaspoons of sugar, and one glass of apple juice contains approximately seven. Undoubtedly, apples and oranges themselves contain sugar, but not only that - vitamins and dietary fiber become a pleasant bonus, and glucose is no longer absorbed into the blood with such lightning speed. Packaged juices do not have such advantages - they are reconstituted from concentrate and are enviably durable, they can vary in cost depending on the “promotion” of the brand, but remain just as harmful to health.

8. Popcorn

Corn itself does not pose any health hazard - yes, it is a carbohydrate, yes, it contains starches, and the calorie content for plant foods is considerable - about 330 kcal per 100 grams of product. But it contains fiber and a lot of other useful substances - vitamins A, C, E, thiamine, niacin, folic acid, iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc.

In a word, imagine popcorn as just fried corn kernels - it will not be included in the ranking of the most harmful products. But everything changes when they arrive - butter, salt, sugar, caramelizers, dyes, flavor enhancers, flavorings. By the way, the dose of salt in classic salted popcorn is so high that no chips could even dream of it - and this is fraught, at a minimum, with increased blood pressure and impaired kidney function. Well, thanks to various additives, the nutritional value of popcorn increases to an average of 500 kcal per 100 grams.

9. Alcohol

Degenerative disorders in the cerebral cortex, liver destruction, oncology, genetic mutations - it would seem that everyone is well aware of the dangers of alcohol for the human body. People who drink live, on average, 10-15 years less, and the quality of this life is very low - in addition to the above-mentioned health problems, they are plagued by mental disorders and depressive states. 1/3 of all suicides (and, by the way, 50% of accidents) occur while intoxicated.

Even in very small doses, alcohol interferes with the absorption of vitamins. In addition, it is very high in calories in itself - 7 kcal per 1 gram (for comparison, the nutritional value of pure proteins and carbohydrates is 4 kcal per 1 gram). And the main danger is that the border between “use” and addiction is very fragile, it is easy to cross it without even noticing it.

“Light” cakes, curd desserts, yoghurts and mayonnaise only seem to be a friend and assistant to people watching their figure and cholesterol. In fact, the very decrease in fat content in the product is more than compensated by an increase in the proportion of carbohydrates - starches, sugars and sweeteners, the dangers of which we have already discussed.

Thus, a passion for foods in the “light” version actually contributes to obesity - the food additives in them slow down metabolic processes, or even lead to “carbohydrate crashes”, when the body, which is preparing to break down glucose, suddenly discovers that some kind of cyclamate has been slipped into it or aspartame. The psychological aspect also plays an important role here - since the product is “light”, it means that you can eat 2-3 times more of it without remorse (and without feeling full).

Another negative side of the passion for exclusively low-fat products is vitamin deficiency, because some vital vitamins (A, D, E and K) are fat-soluble. Calcium from low-fat dairy products is also not absorbed.