When it comes to your diet, many doctors tout the phrase “everything in moderation.” By that, they mean that no one food should be stricken from the menu based on health, and instead you should aim to eat mostly healthy foods, most of the time. That said, it’s not always easy to tell which foods are “all the time” foods, and which should be eaten more sparingly-and items that appear healthy but aren’t can seriously sabotage your good intentions more often than you’d like.
That’s why we reached out to the experts to tell us which unhealthy foods could be flying under your radar and undermining your health goals. Read on to learn the five surprising foods that are less healthy than they appear, and to find out how they could be sabotaging your diet.
Carbohydrates get a bad rap, but they’re an essential part of any diet, providing your body with glucose which can be converted into energy. However, not all carbohydrates are created equally. It’s best to opt for unprocessed carbohydrate sources such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, rather than refined carbohydrates which can be found in foods like white bread, processed cereals, cakes, and more. Read more…
