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7 Foods to NEVER eat.

Did you know there are some things that should NEVER cross your lips? While for the most part we (personal trainers) believe in balanced nutrition and a “cheat” item now and then won’t kill you, here are 7 foods you should avoid at all costs.

  1. Doughnuts

According to the Krispy Kreme website an original glazed doughnut will net you 200 calories and nothing else in the way of nutrients. It also contains 12 grams of fat. Try the “kreme-filled” type and you’ve got 340 calories and 20 grams of fat! Easy to see why this one tops the list.

 2.Cheeseburger

Ok so most of us know how to make this one somewhat healthy right? This is talking about the “whopper” type fast food cheeseburger served on white bread with the meat being fried. The saturated fat found in cheeseburgers has been linked to heart disease, strokes and some types of cancer. If you’re making home made. Use lean meat 10% or less, make sure the bun is whole grain and skip the high calorie/high fat toppings.

 3.Fried Chicken

Ok who doesn’t love this one? I grew up with Mama’s fried chicken on Sunday afternoons but foods cooked in highly heated oils (notably, partially hydrogenated oil) have been known to cause cancer, weight gain and other serious health risks if consumed regularly. Try baking chicken breast coated in egg whites and corn flakes. (Recipe found in The “3 apple-a-Day” plan by Tammi Flynn)

 4.Lunchables

Convenience is the name of the game on this one but don’t be fooled. These kid marketed meals are loaded with fat and sodium. There are no vegetables or fruits and they are pretty expensive. Take a little time and make your kids a sandwich using whole grain bread, carrot sticks and an apple. You’ll save money and your kids health.

 5.Sugary Cereals

Easy alternative is oatmeal but watch out for the instant type and check how much sugar is in it. A little is ok but if sugar is the first ingredient, put it back on the shelf. Use things like blueberries, strawberries, cinnamon and honey for flavor and sweetness.

 6. Processed Meats

Including Hot dogs, bacon, sausage, certain lunch meats. According to a study conducted at the University of Hawaii, Sodium nitrite (a preservative chemical found in processed meats) can act as “a precursor to highly carcinogenic nitrosamines–potent cancer causing chemicals that accelerate the formation and growth of cancer cells throughout the body”. Best to leave this one out forever!

 7. Canned Soups

While broth based soups can be a benefit to your weight loss. Best to go with the home made type. Stay clear of cream based soups as they can pack on alot of fat and calories. Canned soups also tend to be high in sodium (some as much as 1000mg/serving) and could possibly carry artificial preservatives such as MSG. Read the labels front and back and buyer beware.

 Lori Reinbold, A.C.E. Personal Trainer 

Gold’s Gyms of Wenatchee Valley

Adapted from: healthnews.ediets.com  article “Foods to NEVER eat”.

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