Top 5 foods that

Currently, people are increasingly aware of the consequences that overweight and obesity can generate. To avoid this, many resort to changes in their lifestyle, among them the increase in consumption of healthy food , but, are these really beneficial for health?
 

In some occasions, the guide for a diet is based on the concepts that can be found when buying a healthy food : low in fat, high in fiber, with a higher nutritional content; However, how much is reality and product of marketing.

GetQoralHealth gives you a list of the five products that seem healthy but are not:

1. Juices and smoothies. An error that most people make is to consume orange juice instead of soda or water to quench their thirst; However, a study conducted by the University of Glasgow points out that the excess of these drinks can generate, even an increase in weight since they add a high amount of sugar to the organism. Remember, fiber is acquired through the pulp of the fruit.

2. Light peanut butter According to the nutrition specialist of the Center for Science in the Public Interest in the United States, Bonnie Liebman, This cream has more calories and sugar than its original version, which is advisable to consume one or two tablespoons since it can help in the prevention of heart disease.

3. Energy bars. Considered a support to lose weight, they contain a high caloric level since they have caramel, proteins and vitamin; in the majority the sugar predominates. Therefore it is preferable to consume natural or dry fruit snacks.

4. Soy. Alfredo Embid , coordinator of the Association of Complementary Medicines , points out that soy, beyond benefits can harm health since it generates allergic alterations in the nervous and immune systems. This is because it is toxic and contains antinutrients and substances that alter the hormonal balance.

5. Vegetable oils . These have three types of fatty acids: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, so excessive consumption can damage your body.

The World Health Organization and the American Institute for Cancer Research recommend, to achieve the protective effects of healthy food , a consumption equal or superior to 600 grams daily of fruits, vegetables and vegetables five times during the day.

Health must start from you, take care and balance your diet!

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