What are the healthiest foods? Products hazardous to health

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

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

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1. Chips and French fries

A well-known catchphrase says that "everything pleasant in this world is either illegal, or immoral, or leads to obesity." Potatoes fried in oil do not violate the law and the framework of morality, but, representing a shock dose of starch and fat, inevitably leads to weight gain if such a culinary "refinement" is included in the daily menu.

However, being overweight 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 - because today they are made from wheat and corn flour and a mixture of starches, including genetically modified soybeans. Add to this all sorts of "tastes" - bacon, sour cream and cheese, red caviar and even (!) "fried potatoes". Of course, they are all components from the E line - food flavorings and flavor 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 obscene food tasty and desirable, and moreover, instill addiction to it akin to a drug addiction.

The need, and quite real, not far-fetched, can be "inspired" by french fries. True, it is made from real potatoes, only "genetically improved" - even, smooth, with large tubers in order to facilitate the cleaning process. Cut into slices, it is steamed (hence this effect of a crispy crust with a soft core, which is practically unattainable at home), frozen and already in such a semi-finished form sent to fast food chains. In the same place, the slices are fried in oil, or rather a mixture of oils for deep-frying, which includes a combined "cocktail" of fats, including palm and coconut oil. Such a mixture costs a lot, but once poured, it can be used for up to 7 days without rancidity. During this time, acrolein, acrylamide, glycidamide are formed in it - the breakdown products of fats and strong carcinogens, that is, substances that cause the appearance of cancerous tumors. By the way, in one serving of french fries, with its relatively low nutritional value for fast food of 273 kcal per 100 grams (that is, approximately 340-390 kcal per "standard" portion), contains about 30 grams of such "reusable" fat. It would seem, well, what is 30 grams? To visualize this amount, imagine: about 15 grams of oil fit in one tablespoon, so we seem to sip a mouth-watering crispy potato with a couple of tablespoons of oil with carcinogens. The average rate of fat consumption per day is 90-100 grams, and they, like other nutrients, are found in one dosage or another in almost all foods.

Doctors are sounding the alarm - and not because, eating chips and french fries, you will soon be unable to fasten your favorite jeans. Elevated cholesterol, plaques in the 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 are observed by scientists in the United States already almost 70 years old.

In Russia, the fast food industry flourished a little over 20 years ago, in the post-perestroika period. Today, both the "deficiency" 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's rest with watching a movie involves a bag of chips under the armpit.

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2. Burgers and hot dogs

The above side effects can also be attributed to "quick" sandwiches, but here, in addition to frying in oil, the situation is complicated by the "meat component". In order to have enough protein for everyone who wants to have a quick and satisfying snack, cows, pigs and fish are bred on an industrial scale and by industrial methods, using special compound feeds (sometimes on anabolics) for rapid weight gain. By the way, thanks to such meat and fish, which are prescribed 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 to be nothing at all.

Further - more, the ubiquitous soy, glutamate and a whole range of E-components are added to a very dubious protein: preservatives (so that the cutlet can keep its presentation for years), stabilizers and synthetic dyes. These additives irritate our digestive system, dull the feeling of fullness, make us eat more and more often. The stomach is stretched, and already without help from the "E-shek" begins to demand the continuation of the banquet.

It would seem - a bun, cutlet, lettuce, well, cheese, well, mayonnaise. But, you must admit, a burger made from homemade products is not at all similar in taste to its "restaurant" counterpart. Indeed, in the kitchen arsenal, we, fortunately, do not have those food additives that are stuffed with minced meat in mass production. Namely, they make us return to the food point again and again, suggesting that it is not so tasty at home.

3. Sausage row and canned food

The described "meat nightmares" would also be true for sausages, if only natural meat was used in their production. However, the dangers of hidden fat should also be noted here - after all, even the most natural sausage product consists mainly of pork skins and lard. Skin, cartilage, offal and meat leftovers, plus 25-30% transgenic soy 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 due to the "solution" of "E-shek", acetic acid, sugar and, of course, a huge amount of salt (with a person's need for 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 puree

Beef, chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, plus almost spaghetti with almost sauce - this is how the producers of miracle food from bags offer royally for 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 nutritional supplements and an absolute zero benefit.

With the systematic use of such "feeds" in the body, the system collapses - he seemed to have received food and calories, but there were too few substances he really needed for normal functioning. Deprived of food, it soon sends SOS signals to the brain, and we again feel like we are hungry.

Here it would not be superfluous to recall under what codes on the product packaging certain assistants of manufacturers are hiding: preservatives(can cause cancer, kidney stones, liver damage, food allergies, intestinal upset, oxygen starvation, blood pressure disorders) - E 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, indigestion) - E 322-442, E 470-495, antioxidants(diseases of the liver and kidneys, 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, if desired, is easy to find on the Internet.

These "magic" sauces, which traditionally accompany most fast food dishes, can turn the most healthy food into poison. Ketchup, in addition to stabilizers, emulsifiers and preservatives, contains chemical dyes and almost a fifth consists of sugar. Such dressing perfectly hides the natural taste of even the most unappetizing, or even simply spoiled, dishes - it’s not for nothing that they say that “everything can be eaten with ketchup.”

Mayonnaise, on the other hand, is a carrier of so-called trans fats - isomers of fatty acids that can deceive our body by integrating into cell biomembranes instead of natural omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Transconfigurations lead to oncogenesis, atherosclerosis, increase the risk of developing diabetes and, to put it mildly, impair immunity - they interfere with the work of the enzymes that guard our body. An additional danger is plastic packaging, where mayonnaise is often poured in order to save money - the vinegar contained in the sauce has a super ability to suck out carcinogens from it. Guess where they go.

6. Chocolate bars, lollipops and gummies

Without the danger of acquiring diabetes, oncology, obesity, osteoporosis, dental problems and allergic reactions, a person can eat a maximum of 50 grams of sugar per day. This upper limit of the norm is about 10 teaspoons, but do not forget that in addition to the “pure” sugar that we put in tea or coffee, glucose and sucrose are waiting for us, say, in the same ketchup. Or in yogurt. But you never know where: it’s worth reading the composition of familiar products, a subsection in the column “carbohydrates” - 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 last is another ideal carrier of trans fats, along with mayonnaise).

These products are the owners of the highest glycemic indexes, that is, the sugar from them is absorbed almost instantly. At the same time, they do not contain any useful substances - unlike such glycemic leaders as honey and dried fruits. Moreover, bright candies, glazed sweets and gummies with all kinds 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 colors.

7. Sweet sodas and juices

By the way, about the rate of sugar consumption per day - one liter of cola contains about 112 grams of sugar and about 420 calories (despite the fact that the daily intake for most people fits into 2000-2500 kcal). Add to this caffeine, dyes and phosphoric acid, which “washes” calcium out of the body, plus carbon dioxide, which allows you to distribute harmful components even faster throughout the body.

Sodas in the "light" version are considered more preferable, as they do not harm the figure. However, at zero calories, they contain sweeteners - mainly aspartame, which breaks down into formaldehyde (class A carcinogen), methanol and phenylalanine (toxic in combination 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 sugary aftertaste. Yes, and the harmlessness for the figure is very doubtful - soda contributes to the formation of cellulite, and in the long term for lovers of "light" drinks, there is a metabolic disorder.

But if with soda, in general, no one has any illusions, then in relation to "boxed" juices, for some reason, the attitude is very strong not only about their harmlessness, but even about their health benefits. However, with the exception of carbon dioxide, their composition is almost identical to the composition of sweet sodas. One glass of orange juice from a bag contains about six teaspoons of sugar, and one glass of apple juice contains about seven. Undoubtedly, apples and oranges themselves contain sugar, but not only - vitamins and dietary fiber become a pleasant bonus, and glucose is no longer absorbed into the blood at such lightning speed. Packaged juices do not have such advantages - reconstituted from a concentrate and envy durable, they can vary in cost depending on the "hype" of the brand, but they remain the same unhealthy.

8. Popcorn

By itself, corn does not pose any health hazard - yes, 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 useful substances - vitamins A, C, E, thiamine, niacin, folic acid, iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc.

In a word, popcorn is just fried corn grains - it will not be in the ranking of the most harmful products. But everything changes when they come - oil, salt, sugar, caramelizers, dyes, flavor enhancers, flavors. By the way, the dose of salt in the classic salted popcorn goes off scale so that no chips could even dream of - and this is fraught, at least, with an increase in pressure and disruption of the kidneys. Well, the nutritional value of popcorn, thanks to all kinds of additives, increases to an average of 500 kcal per 100 grams.

9. Alcohol

Degenerative disorders in the cerebral cortex, destruction of the liver, oncology, genetic mutations - it would seem that everyone is well aware of the dangers of alcohol for the human body. Drinking people live an average of 10-15 years less, and the quality of this life is very low - in addition to the above health problems, they are haunted 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 shaky, it is easy to cross it without even noticing it.

"Light" cakes, cottage cheese desserts, yogurts and mayonnaises only seem to be a friend and helper of people who are watching their figure and cholesterol. In fact, the very decrease in the fat content in the product is more than offset by an increase in the proportion of carbohydrates - starches, sugars and sweeteners, the dangers of which we have already spoken about.

Thus, the passion for products in the "light" version just contributes to obesity - food additives in them slow down metabolic processes, or even lead to "carbohydrate failures" when the body, which is ready to break down glucose, suddenly discovers that some kind of cyclamate has been slipped into it or aspartame. Not the last role here is played by the psychological moment - since the product is "light", it means that it can be eaten 2-3 times more without remorse (and without a feeling of satiety).

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

Over the past thirty years, the number of obese people has doubled. According to WHO statistics, 1.9 billion adults and 41 million children under the age of 5 have extra pounds. Scientists predict that by 2025 the number of overweight people on the planet will be 40-50%.

Excess weight spoils the appearance, worsens the quality of life, increases the risk of premature death. The main cause of obesity is junk food - drinks and foods containing carcinogens, preservatives, artificial colors and flavors. Dangerous for health is food that increases the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood, causing allergic reactions.

The list of the most harmful products, including for vegetarians, can include:

• fried potatoes and chips;
• ketchup;
• canned food;
• candies;
• corn sticks;
• margarine;
• popcorn;
• fast food;
• sugar;
• salt.

Some of these foods should be completely eliminated from the diet. Candy, ketchup, and popcorn can be eaten as long as they are home-cooked without harmful additives. Salt intake is desirable to simply reduce.

Harmful without any reservations

Potato tubers contain organic acids and nutrients, potassium, phosphorus, vitamins A, C, group B. Nevertheless, nutritionists recommend reducing (not giving up at all!) The consumption of this vegetable, as it is rich in starch. Especially harmful are fried potatoes - french fries and chips.

Starch and fats clog blood vessels, provoking the development of atherosclerosis.

Store-bought chips contain monosodium glutamate and chemical flavors. In fast food establishments, vegetable oil for deep-frying is used repeatedly, which contributes to the accumulation of carcinogens. Scientists have found that frying carbohydrate foods at high temperatures leads to the formation of acrylamide, a toxic substance that causes cancer.

The list of harmful products naturally includes canned food - long-term storage products that have spent most of the vitamins during heat treatment. Sterilization for 70–95 minutes kills pathogenic microflora, but, as practice shows, not always completely. Botulinum bacilli are present in swollen canned food - microbes that can develop without access to oxygen. Once in the body, the contaminated product causes a severe infectious disease that affects the nervous system.

Corn sticks, beloved by many children, can also be classified as harmful. Airy, crispy snacks are made from refined flour, which means it is poor in vitamins. But the miraculously preserved remains of useful substances are destroyed during the heat treatment. The result is a food product that is poor in micro- and macroelements, seasoned with sweeteners and flavors. At the same time, in terms of carbohydrate content, corn sticks overtake popcorn. They cause increased gas formation, interfere with the work of enzymes, and slow down the movement of food through the intestines.

Invented 1.5 centuries ago, a butter substitute, margarine, consists of vegetable fats (80%) and water. The rest of its ingredients are corn syrup, stabilizers, emulsifiers, flavor modifiers and colorants. In order for the emulsion of water and vegetable oil to become a solid product, the fatty acid structure undergoes hydrogenation.

As a result, trans fats appear in the product - toxic substances that our body cannot process.

Australian scientists have proven that the use of margarine negatively affects the intelligence of children. Harmful nutrition leads to cardiovascular diseases, oncology, and diabetes. It is noteworthy that in Russia only 7% of the population buys margarine. The main consumers of ersatz butter are ice cream producers, bakery products and confectioners.

The most harmful food products are instant products obtained by sublimation and dehydration. These include: snacks, breakfast cereals, soups and noodles in briquettes, bouillon cubes, powdered mashed potatoes, packaged cereals. All instant products retain their taste for a long shelf life. However, they do not contain any vitamins or fiber. But there is monosodium glutamate, which causes food addiction in humans.

Harmful, but there are useful analogues

Health hazards are factory-made sweets: chewing sweets, lollipops, bars. These are the most harmful products for the figure, as they contain shock doses of sugar. The sweets contain trans fats and chemical additives. Lollipops and "toffees" spoil the enamel of the teeth. Chocolate bars lead to psychological dependence on sweets and obesity. Dyes used for glazing dragees cause neurosis in children, anxiety, and increased excitability.

Undoubtedly, junk food is store-bought ketchup. Even high-quality tomato concentrate is contraindicated for people with digestive tract problems, as it causes heartburn and exacerbates gastritis. Additives and spices contained in ketchup are dangerous for health. They can provoke allergy attacks. French scientists have found that the use of ketchup leads to impaired spermatogenesis in men. Cheap concentrates contain bright colors, modified starch and a high dose of sugar.

Popcorn can be attributed to the category of both useful and harmful products. On the one hand, puffed corn is rich in fiber and proteins, B vitamins. It is low in calories, contains polyphenols, cleanses the intestines, removes carcinogens. On the other hand, popcorn is sold in cinemas and shops with flavoring additives that provoke gastritis. A snack sprinkled with caramel is high in calories. Salted maize disturbs the water balance in the body. The most unhealthy food is popcorn in oil. In the process of its preparation, unscrupulous manufacturers add diacetyl in order to give corn a sweet flavor.

The dangers of salt and sugar have been talked about for a long time. Excessive consumption of simple carbohydrates disrupts metabolism, reduces immunity by seventeen times, and causes premature aging of the skin.

The absorption of refined sugar requires a huge amount of calcium, which contributes to the development of osteoporosis. "Sweet poison" creates a feeling of false hunger and is addictive.

Salt tends to accumulate in the body, which causes fluid stagnation in tissues, problems with joints and bones, kidneys, heart, and blood flow through the vessels. In some cases, salt-free nutrition allows you to get rid of edema.

What products can replace junk food? Here is a list of useful analogues:

• homemade sweets made from dried fruits and nuts;
• fresh tomato sauces with paprika, basil, garlic and onions;
• honey, dried and fresh fruits instead of sugar;
• pure homemade popcorn without oil and flavorings;
• garlic, onion, parsley, dill, seaweed instead of salt;
• sodium rich foods such as spinach, celery, carrots, beets, cucumbers, oat grains.

However, here it is important to observe the measure. So, the daily intake of honey for an adult is up to 50 ml. Bee products should not be given to children under 2 years of age. In addition, it is harmful to heat honey to a temperature above 40 degrees, put it in boiling water.

20 g of nuts per day is a healthy snack that replenishes the energy reserves of the body. At the same time, it is impossible to abuse hazelnuts, cashews or pistachios, as they contain a lot of fatty acids. The maximum daily dose of nuts for women is 50-70 g, for men - 100-150 g.

Dried fruits are also high in calories. Without prejudice to a slender figure, you can eat up to 75 g of raisins, 100 g of prunes or 300 g of dried apricots daily. The norm of dates is 18 pieces, figs - 20, apricots - 30 per day.

Drinks to Avoid

The most useful liquid for a person, without a doubt, is pure water. It is necessary to drink it in large quantities between meals. If there is a shortage of any salts, you can use natural mineral water without gas.

Green and black teas contain caffeine, theobromine and theophylline. These substances actively affect the nervous and cardiovascular systems.

The list of the most harmful foodstuffs complements the list of drinks in the best possible way. Among them:

• alcohol. This is the cause of disease and destruction of the personality. In fact, it is a drug, therefore it causes a rapid addiction, which can later be difficult to get rid of;
• sparkling water. Contains carbonic acid, which destroys tooth enamel and irritates the intestinal mucosa. Soda with sugar (lemonade, Coca-Cola, Pepsi) contributes to obesity;
• coffee. Causes addiction, washes out and makes it difficult to absorb trace elements. It has a negative effect on the nervous and cardiac systems. Abuse of drinks with caffeine (more than 5 cups a day) leads to dehydration;
• juices. Stimulate the secretion of gastric secretion, cause heartburn. Can cause allergies and diabetes;
• energy. Combine all the disadvantages of the drinks listed above. They contain carbon dioxide, alcohol, caffeine, alkaloids, taurine, extracts of mate, ginseng, guarana. Energetics act excitingly, thus knocking down the body's natural biorhythms.

Unhealthy food causes irreparable damage to health, so the most logical solution would be to refuse drinks containing sugar, psychostimulants, alcohol and carbon dioxide. Instead of juices, it is better to consume fresh fruits and vegetables. They have more mineral salts, vitamins, fiber and less sugars.

Proper and healthy nutrition is the key to a happy life, beautiful appearance and energy.

Do you want to be healthy and energetic? Start with proper nutrition. What we eat directly affects our well-being. A balanced diet is reflected, first of all, in our appearance. A beautiful even complexion, strong nails, shiny hair - this is due to the right food. Cheerfulness, energy and a positive outlook on life - this also comes from wholesome food.

Eating harmful foods, people knowingly doom themselves to a number of complications and problems. Lethargy, heaviness in the stomach, nausea and apathy are the first signs of poor nutrition. If you do not stop in time, then very soon you can become the owner of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes. This is just a small part of the problems that can appear when eating harmful products.

Proper nutrition is one of the main components of a healthy lifestyle. Deciding to opt for healthy food, we help the body to increase immunity, endurance and get stronger. This is how we prolong our lives. It’s not scary if you haven’t been instilled with a culture of healthy eating since childhood, and you don’t know. It can be learned at any age. We have identified a few simple rules. Adhering to them, you will always be healthy and full of energy.

So let's repeat: healthy eating is a healthy lifestyle, That's why:

1. Food should be complete and varied as much as possible. Our body needs various trace elements and vitamins. They cannot be contained in only one product. The richer your menu, the more benefits.
2. Follow the diet. It is important to develop the habit of eating at approximately the same time every day. Main meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Two snacks should be added to them.
3. Don't skip meals. This is fraught with several unacceptable consequences. First, the feeling of hunger. It will make you eat a lot more later. Secondly, there will be exhaustion of the body. And as a result, you will get tired faster. Thirdly, it can disrupt the processes of digestion.
4. Minimize your intake of sugar and salt. There is hardly a person who does not know about the harm of sugar and salt. However, many continue to get involved in them. A large number of these products leads to a strong impact on health. Don't get carried away by them.
5. Add whole grains to your diet. These are bran, wholemeal flour, many cereals. They are a useful exercise for the stomach and a storehouse of vitamins.
6. Eat fresh vegetables and fruits as often as possible. Ideally every day. They are sources of minerals, vitamins and nutrients.
7. eat fish. At least once a week. Omega-3 acid is especially useful. It is found mainly in oily fish.
8. Minimize the intake of unhealthy fats especially animals. They are very hard on the digestive system.
9. drink water. Clean, no gas. We advise you to calculate your individual daily allowance. Mobile apps can help with this. For example, WaterBalance, Hydro and others.
10. Forget fast food. These are extra pounds, heaviness in the stomach and a bad mood.

As you can see, eating right does not mean limiting yourself. On the contrary, your diet will become much wider. Healthy eating is not just a diet! You will not starve and be in constant stress. Try it, and you will soon realize that the right food is really great.

Let's talk about useful and harmful products

As we have already mentioned, in modern stores you can find anything. Therefore, it is very important to know what is useful to eat, and what should be forgotten forever.

Products that bring only benefits

This category includes products created by nature. They contain many beneficial elements that affect our health. Of course, our list can be expanded by adding different types of cereals, berries, fruits, vegetables, etc. to it.

Fish

Eat fish and you can forget about diseases of the cardiovascular system. It is great for removing cholesterol. Fatty varieties contain omega-3 acid. This is a rare item. It reduces the risk of disease and cancer. Fish contains healthy protein, which is digested several times easier than protein from meat.

Broccoli

It contains amino acids and healthy protein. It is one of the main products fighting cancer. Include broccoli in your diet at least once a week and you can eliminate the risk of tumors. It also contains pectins. They improve the functioning of the stomach and intestines. Broccoli contains a huge amount of valuable trace elements. Among them are zinc, iodine and manganese.

Apples

You can talk about the beneficial properties of apples for a very long time. They are useful for almost all systems of the human body. They are the prevention of many diseases. Rich in vitamins, they cleanse the body of toxins, toxins and lower cholesterol levels.

Tomatoes

Carrot

Saturated with vitamins: A, B1, B3, C, E, P, PP, etc. Also carrots rich in minerals: potassium, calcium, iron, copper, iodine, phosphorus, etc. It is very useful, especially for people with vision problems.

Blueberry

These are not easy tasty berries. It is a panacea for premature aging. Substances found in blueberries reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, dementia and cancer.

nuts

The benefits of nuts can be described for a very long time. They contain many vitamins and minerals. They serve as a means to increase libido. Reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Strengthen the cardiovascular system and vision.

Bananas

They can safely be called natural antidepressants. They replenish energy reserves. Normalize the work of the digestive system. Increase the level of hemoglobin in the blood. Neutralize high stomach acid. They contain a huge amount of useful substances. Perhaps bananas have only one drawback - they are very high in calories.

Honey

Increases the body's resistance to infections, strengthens the immune system. It contains almost all trace elements, as well as many vitamins. Honey helps with problems with the liver, respiratory organs, stomach, intestines, etc. However, you should be careful with this product. This is a strong allergen.

Cranberry

Excellent remedy for colds. It helps to normalize body temperature and blood pressure. It has a beneficial effect on the condition of the pancreas. Strengthens gums.

Products that adversely affect health

Among the harmful ones are mainly food products containing a large amount of artificial components, sugar, fat. They cause disorders of the digestive system and negatively affect the general condition of a person.

Sweet carbonated drinks

Gases, chemistry and sugar are their main components. All drinks like Coca-Cola have a negative effect on the work of the stomach. Gas leads to gastritis. And dyes and other chemical additives call for allergies.

Sweets and flour products

These are the main products causing diathesis, acne, allergies and obesity. Do not give up sweets in general. Just replace cakes and sweets with dried fruits, dark chocolate, honey. Replace white bread and muffins with bran or yeast-free bread.

Fast food

It's all deep-fried. French fries, belyashi, pies, pasties, etc. Usually, overcooked butter is used for their preparation. This is leads to the formation of carcinogens and other very harmful substances.

Sausages and sausages

Today you will not find sausage that does not contain dyes, harmful food additives and flavors. Well, if there is at least a little meat in it. Harmful and smoked. They are not only increase cholesterol levels, but also often lead to disorders of the nervous system!

Mayonnaise and margarine

Mayonnaise can be consumed, but only on condition that it is prepared at home. Store bought, it threatens with diseases of the stomach, intestines, heart, blood vessels, obesity. It contains a large number of substances hazardous to health: dyes, additives, saturated fats, vinegar. Not far behind and margarine. It is by no means analogous to butter. This is a composition of trans fats, toxic substances, preservatives, synthetic fats, etc. Please note that margarine is used for store baking.

fast food

Don't be lazy. It doesn't take a lot of time to cook healthy food. Your liver, stomach, kidneys, intestines and other organs will say "thank you". Noodles, soups, purees, bouillon cubes are solid chemical compounds. There is practically nothing natural in them. Flavors, food additives and fats won't get you far.

These are only indicative lists of products. There are many more in both categories. Stay healthy and eat the right healthy foods? Or give preference to fast, high-calorie and sweet food, but get a bunch of diseases? The choice is yours.

Attention! Harmful food additives

Many products contain nutritional supplements. Some of them are even useful, as they contain vitamins and minerals. All additives have a name and a special code that begins with the letter E. We will focus on the most harmful. Every person should know them.

Now you are armed with basic knowledge about proper nutrition. Know what to include in your daily diet and what to avoid. We hope that our recommendations will be useful to you, and very soon you will feel great. Write to us about your achievements and discoveries in the world of a healthy lifestyle.

You can talk endlessly about the dangers and usefulness of various foods. We are what we eat. This truth has been known for a long time, but not everyone, unfortunately, remembers it.

We present to your attention a frightening rating of the 10 most harmful foods. This is not about controversial products (such as soft white bread is harmful to the figure), but about those products whose consumption causes undeniable harm to the body, without bringing any benefit at all. Those. about foods that you should never eat AT ALL NEVER, no matter how hungry you are.

There is only one truth that is paradoxical: each of these products is dangerous for our health and we love it equally.

Enemy #1: Snacks, chips, croutons

Chips were originally a 100 percent natural product: they were the thinnest slices of potatoes fried in oil and salt. Yes - high fat content, yes - high salt content, but inside the package there was at least what was stated - potatoes, butter, salt! However, chips, invented in New York State in 1853, and modern crispy slices in bags are completely different dishes. There's a big gap between the two, as chips these days are made from cornmeal, starch, soy, food flavors, synthetic flavors, and flavor enhancers. They often include genetically modified substances that are not only harmful to the stomach and other organs, they generally need to flee.

Regular consumption of snacks, which are made with the addition of trans fats and the most popular flavor enhancer E-621 (monosodium glutamate), may well put you in a hospital bed, because you are provided with problems with the cardiovascular and nervous system. And besides this, you run the risk of getting along with the "snacks":

• Atherosclerosis,
• heart attacks,
• Strokes
• hormonal dysfunction,
• Problems with potency in men,
• Exacerbation of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract,
• The development of cancerous tumors
• Obesity and other "charms".

The worst thing is that these products are madly in love with children. And this means that from childhood, eating chips or crackers, they can receive constant blows to the body, acquiring many chronic diseases at an early age. And then we wonder why heart attacks and strokes are so “younger”?

What to replace

If you do not want to poison your body with such dishes, and children require goodies, try cooking them yourself. For example, chips can be easily cooked in the microwave. To do this, wash a few potatoes and cut them into thin slices with a sharp knife. Put them on a dish covered with a napkin to dry, and then put them in the microwave at maximum power. It only takes a few minutes to make chips. They will be ready when the slices begin to “twist” a little and become covered with a golden crust. Just sprinkle some salt on top and enjoy.

Enemy number 2: Mayonnaise, ketchup and various sauces

Do you really think that ketchup is made from freshly picked fresh tomatoes from the pristine fertile fields of the nearby area? We hasten to disappoint you: ketchups and mayonnaises in their composition are able to fit a huge amount of sugar, transgenic fats, flavorings and preservatives.

If you are told that only homemade eggs are used in mayonnaise, most likely they mean dry yolk or a special substance called “egg melange”. Neither of these have anything to do with a real chicken egg. Yes, and the indicated olive oil on the label of store-bought mayonnaise can be only 5% of the total mass of the product, if not less.

Vinegar and sugar are added to most sauces. Store-bought mayonnaises, ketchups and sauces like "Tartar" or "Satsebeli" can provoke the appearance of diabetes, cancer, food allergies, and also kill enzymes in our gastrointestinal tract in the bud.

What to replace

To replace store-bought mayonnaise, you can use plain sour cream or yogurt. It is also very easy to make mayonnaise with your own hands. To do this, you need to take an egg, a little mustard, sunflower oil, lemon juice, salt and sugar. All you need to beat with a blender to the consistency of thick sour cream. That's all - natural and absolutely harmless mayonnaise is ready and is in no way inferior to any store-bought mayonnaise.

Enemy number 3: Sweets with dyes and sweeteners

Jelly candies, chocolates, lollipops are killers of your children's immunity. Why, you ask? Yes, because they are produced with the addition of a huge amount of synthetic dyes, thickeners, animal and vegetable fats, sweeteners and antioxidants. All this "explosive mixture" can lead your son or daughter to gastritis, stomach ulcers, serious allergies, tooth decay, obesity, tumor growth and diabetes. And all this at an early age.

Many people know that a healthy intestine is a strong immune system. Therefore, it would be better if your kids from a very early age learn to eat natural honey instead of chocolate, dried apricots, prunes and other dried fruits instead of jelly sweets. Believe me, if the child does not see store-bought bars in the house, it would never occur to him to ask for them.

What to replace

And if you really want to please your child with caramels, cook them yourself. Pour 4-5 tablespoons of sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of water and put on fire. Once the mixture boils and the sugar dissolves, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to it. Cook caramel for about 8-10 minutes until a slightly golden hue is formed. Then you can pour it into teaspoons, previously lubricated with sunflower oil. Once the caramel has hardened, it can be eaten.

Enemy number 4: Sausages and sausages

So often, advertising demonstrates to the viewer facts about sausages and sausages that are extremely beneficial for active sales: “100% natural product!”, “Without soy and GMOs”. As well as mentions of their own farms, from where, in fact, the meat is taken, or of the maximum compliance with European standards. Alas, most of these slogans do not correspond to the truth. The composition of sausages, as a rule, includes only 10% of meat products, and even then, you can’t even call them “meat”:

• pig skin,
• chicken skin,
• crushed bones,
• tendons,
• Offal (offal!).

Otherwise, the ingredients inside are water, flour, starch, soy protein, flavors, flavor enhancers, preservatives, and flavors. For young children and pregnant women, such food is categorically contraindicated, because it leads to thyroid diseases, problems with the nervous system of the fetus, as well as pathological changes in the liver and gallbladder.

What to replace

Replace artificial store-bought sausages with natural homemade ones. It is very easy to prepare them: Take chicken fillet or pork loin, twist into minced meat, add chopped onion, salt and pepper to taste. Form sausages, wrap them in cling film and boil in boiling water for about 15-20 minutes. Then you can pull out the sausages, cool and fry in a pan. Believe me, a homemade dish will bring much more benefit to you and your children.

Enemy #5: Fast food

Such food is usually used by those who need a simple and quick snack. It is enough to pour boiling water over noodles or mashed potatoes, wait 5 minutes and you can start eating. But how healthy and balanced is such nutrition? Exactly zero percent. You ingest rather dry powders, monosodium glutamate and other additives that cause intestinal disorders, blood pressure disorders, vascular problems, and even brain damage. Naturally, there is no question of any natural additives (mushrooms, meat or vegetables) in this product.

What to replace

Looking for a quick bite to eat on a business trip or travel? Take simple oatmeal and dried fruits, pour yogurt or boiling water over and leave for several hours. It is very convenient to make such a dish in the evening so that in the morning you can take a full breakfast with you on the road. Believe me, you will get enough of it perfectly without harming your stomach.

Enemy #6: Margarine and Spread

Everyone knows what butter and margarine are. Spread is a mixture of vegetable and animal fats, so the range of fat content in it is much wider than in oil. As a rule, butter has a fat percentage of 50% or 80%, and the spread can be 35% or 95% fat. In the composition of the spread, in addition to milk fat, you can also find buttermilk, palm oil, trans-isomers, and, according to tradition, preservatives and thickeners. Cholesterol plaques in the vessels are formed precisely due to the frequent use of butter, spread and margarine.

Moderate use of these products will not lead to dire consequences, especially if you lead an active lifestyle, are young and full of energy. But older people are not recommended to eat such supplements daily.

What to replace

It is better to replace them with vegetable or olive oil of decent quality.

Enemy #7: Smoked meats

Quite a deceptive impression is made by smoked foods: ham, fish, cheeses. On the one hand, hot and cold smoking kills many of the microbes that are contained in products and cause decay processes. In addition, thanks to smoking, a person does not eat trans fats, but unchanged fats in the form in which they should enter the body.

But there is another side to the coin: very often, smoked meats laid out on store shelves are smoked using liquid smoke. The product is simply dipped into a special liquid, after which it acquires a certain color and aroma. Liquid smoke is just POISON! The most dangerous carcinogen banned in all civilized countries of the world. It is often imported into the territory of European states illegally, which only confirms its danger to humans. In addition, liquid smoke does not kill helminths contained in meat or fish, but you populate your body with these “guests”.

What to replace

Smoked food in any way is unhealthy. Even in a home smokehouse. Even on super natural wood chips. The product is in any case extremely saturated with combustion products. The right way to cook all kinds of foods: boil, stew or (in extreme cases!) fry.

Enemy No. 8: "Fast food" from a stall

About chains of fast food restaurants like McDonald's or Burger King - a separate issue, any nutritionist has claims to them through the roof. But now we are talking about street stalls - to which there are even an order of magnitude more claims. Remember: You will never know from what ingredients this dish was prepared for you, with what hands and what quality they were. The unsanitary conditions of fast food eateries leave much to be desired in the vast majority of cases, so you are at great risk to your health. Just imagine how long any ingredient or finished product can lie in a warm place waiting for the buyer. It's scary to even imagine what will happen to your stomach after you eat it.

What to replace

Make the best tasting burgers at home. It's simple: take a bun, lettuce, meat, some rice, an egg and cheese. The meat must be twisted into minced meat, mixed with boiled rice and an egg, formed into a flat cutlet and fried in a pan. We cut the bun in half and assemble our burger in any sequence you like. Optionally, you can add fresh cucumber or tomato.

Yes, and excellent quality shawarma is easy to cook at home. To do this, fried pieces of meat or chicken should be mixed with any chopped vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage) and wrapped in pita bread. It's amazingly tasty and healthy!

Enemy #9: Sugary sodas

Have you noticed that after drinking Coke, the thirst does not recede, but only intensifies? So it is, because aspartame is present in many sweet sodas - the most dangerous ingredient for the body, a sweetener of synthetic origin, which provokes brain and liver cancer, irreversible changes in the nervous system, insomnia even in children, headaches and allergies. Combined with caffeine and phosphoric acid, which mercilessly leaches calcium from our body, a sweet carbonated drink is just a storehouse of substances that kill your body.

What to replace

It is quite possible to replace sweet drinks with compotes, cooked with your own hands from fresh or dried fruits, or ordinary mineral water, from which gases must first be released.

Enemy #10: Foods labeled "low-calorie"

Thinness is a fashion trend that many young ladies in the world are chasing. Unfortunately, very often they are led by unscrupulous food manufacturers who attribute the terms “fat-free” or “low-calorie” to their products. In most cases, they contain sweeteners, starch and other harmful impurities that absolutely do not contribute to weight loss, and also interfere with the normal functioning of the body. In addition, our brain is very easy to deceive. Seeing the inscription "low-calorie", for some reason he believes that he can consume more of such a product, without any harm.

What to replace

It will be much easier to lose weight if you eat exclusively healthy foods: steamed vegetables, wholemeal bread, lean meat and fish. Sour-milk products are also useful, only it is better to cook them at home, buy a liter of milk and starter, mixing everything according to the instructions and placing it in a yogurt maker or a thermos.

Drawing a conclusion from all of the above, I would like to add only one thing: most people learn, unfortunately, not from the mistakes of others, but from their own. Remember that getting into a hospital bed after a meal with such products is as easy as shelling pears. But restoring health later is much more difficult. In order not to reproach yourself for rash acts, try to learn from the mistakes of others, listening to our advice.

We all know that delicious food is not always healthy. And the fact that they talk about it literally from every iron for days on end does not stop them from eating their favorite food. So what to do, to exclude harmful products from the menu for good, or is there a suitable replacement for them?

It is from the use of a huge number of all kinds of sweets that it is highly likely that after 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 so desirable

Why does a 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's reveal a little secret that will allow you to make the right choice.

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

In the first moment, manufacturers spend a crazy amount of money to invent an exclusive taste. And not just exclusive, but one that you want to return to again and again.

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

Top 10 Dangerous Foods

It is simply impossible to tear oneself away from chicken wings, which smell bewitchingly, and besides, they crunch in a special attractive way! And what to do with the most delicate waffles, poured with chocolate, turning into a heavenly delight, which is then impossible not to drink with gurgling soda? It remains in your power to remember that such alluring products are detrimental to health.

What can you still eat, but in moderation, and what kind of food you should refuse or find less harmful analogues, let's try to figure it out.

sausages

The top dangerous products are semi-finished meats, sausages and sausages. The fact is that various stabilizers, flavor enhancers, as well as preservatives and chemical compounds are added to them. It is these additives with regular use of sausages that cause:

• the formation of cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels;
• pathology of the heart muscle;
• oncology of the gastrointestinal tract;
• and even lung disease.

Sausages also cause visible damage to the figure. If you want to have a snack, cook.

soda

Sugary carbonated drinks are made up of colorants, aromatic essences, acid (preservative), carbon dioxide, and plain water. One such glass contains four full tablespoons of sugar.

Just think about this amount of "sweet poison" that many absorb daily, not even knowing, or maybe not wanting to know what will happen next in the body.

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

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

When drinking soda, a person thinks 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 producers of these drinks promise is a powerful charge of vivacity. It is observed for several hours. However, the "miraculous" remedy has not only positive aspects.

According to doctors, after using energy drinks, patients experience headaches, increased anxiety, insomnia, diarrhea, etc. The energy that tonics supposedly give, they release from the already existing reserves of the body! Therefore, when their action ends, a person feels a breakdown.

Energy drinks are harmful and highly contraindicated for pregnant women, teenagers, the elderly, children, and people with heart or chronic diseases. You can not drink them during medical intervention and the use of drugs.

Still want to freshen up? Try to cook on your own. In terms of taste and benefits, it is better than any purchased one.

We pointedly kept silent about the dangers of alcohol, because, as you already know, its excessive use adversely affects almost all internal organs and human systems. And the healing properties attributed to it, whether it be blood acceleration or vasodilation, work literally from half a glass of good dry red wine.

Chocolate candies

Far from a sweet life for lovers of chocolate factory products. Goodies abound with all sorts of emulsifiers, thickeners, sweeteners and other additives that are harmful to the body.

Chocolate itself, of course, in small portions, is even beneficial. It stimulates the production of endorphins and brain function, protects against depression. In addition, there are even special ones with which they lose weight.

However, from frequent use in a person, the following symptoms occur:

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

From this it follows that chocolate should be eaten in moderation. So you protect yourself from the appearance of extra pounds and other side effects.

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

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

Well, for inveterate sweet tooth there are special ones. 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 sugar consumption. It's a pity. We decided to remind you how this unhealthy sweetness affects the body:

• knocks down the work of satiety hormones;
• increases pressure;
• leads to weight gain;
• destroys tooth enamel;
• impairs memory and inhibits mental activity.

The safe daily serving of sugar for women is just 25g, for men it's 36g. But keep in mind that you get it not only from crystallized powder or candies, but also from gravy for pasta 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 far from a complete list of diseases caused by these products.

Chemicals are used by manufacturers to give sauces a brighter taste, smoother consistency and longer shelf life.

Using ketchup, mayonnaise and other sauces all the time, you accustom your body to their taste, and then dishes seem insipid without them. Therefore, a habit develops. But by doing so, you simply deceive the brain and taste buds, without getting any benefit. Therefore, this product is automatically in our rating.

Sweets and pastries

The shelves of the bread department of the supermarket today are bursting with fresh buns, donuts and croissants. Inhaling the pleasant aroma of these products, we forget what harm they can bring. This is not only about cellulite and fat - faithful companions of any muffin, but also about serious changes inside the body.

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

• the 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 pastries and muffins in your diet. And next time, instead of a sweet snack, bake homemade buns or.

Yoghurts

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

Manufacturers inspire 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, the regular consumption of such harmful dairy products, instead of the promised “flat tummy”, can lead to obesity.

Chips and croutons

Perhaps one of the main horror stories of the XXI century. How many rumors about the methods of their preparation! In the early 2000s, there was a story that in huge potato chips factories there are large tanks in which chopped potatoes are "pickled".

Naturally, no one follows this process, and either a stray mouse or a cockroach gets into 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 the results of research products.

Experts have found that, when heated quickly, the starch in the potato turns into acrylamide. This substance is a carcinogen 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 the chips taste like cheese, mushrooms and green onions, the next danger is that it is unprofitable 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 does more harm to health than it might seem at first glance. A harmless product turns into a dangerous delicacy when encountered with 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 disturbed, and the consumer simply needs to consult a cardiologist.

Chewing gum

Chewing gum is exactly the product that almost entirely consists of synthetic substances. We do not argue that certain brands use special compounds that whiten tooth enamel, but most of the product is made up of sugars, flavors and preservatives.

The 2 Most Harmful Ingredients in Chewing Gum:

• 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 the minimum amount of these compounds. But they tend to accumulate in the body and thereby enhance the effect.

Face to Face: Additive E

The notorious “yeshki” in the composition of many products have become almost native. We no longer notice them in the list of ingredients, and in vain. Hiding among useful and harmful substances, they continue to do their dangerous work, namely, to 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 the answers to these questions.

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

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

Non-dangerous and harmful E-additives

Check out the table to help distinguish substances from each other:

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

Fast food

We singled out fast food and instant food as a separate item - that's what you really should refuse.

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

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

The advantage of junk food is cheapness. Even compared to the most inexpensive dishes in city cafes, fast food still occupies a leading position in terms of cost. And this moment is fundamental in the flourishing business of such eateries, of which there are already a myriad in large cities, and even in small provinces.

Health impact

We have pointed out the advantages of tasty and inexpensive food, but let's look at the other side of the coin, because it certainly exists.

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

The composition of harmful products includes a large number of components that adversely affect the body as a whole. We are 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 conversation is the effect of such food on the baby's body and the condition of the pregnant woman.

Before the baby is born, the mother should categorically exclude foods with the addition of the food additive "E" and fast food, which adversely affects not only the body itself, but also affects the appearance of new, unnecessary kilograms, since its calorie content is very high.

If weight gain doesn't intimidate you, then maybe the health warnings will help you understand and understand the seriousness of the situation. So to be honest:

1. Excessive consumption of fatty foods threatens the body of a pregnant woman with diabetes, gastritis, intestinal upset and problems associated with the pancreas.
2. 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 a great position should reduce her intake of fatty foods and pay attention to protein and carbohydrates, which are rich in live food.

Useful analogues

However, if there is tasty "dangerous" food, then there should be the same, only healthy. She just needs to be found. And we did it for you!

So, we present 12 productsthat, in terms of taste, will not yield to fast food, but at the same time will not allow you to get fat:

1. Omelet with herbs and vegetables instead of a sandwich with egg and mayonnaise. If you are a lover of chicken eggs, and you just need them in the morning, then beat them with milk, pour this mass into a pan with a minimum amount of oil, add salt and diversify the classic healthy breakfast recipe with various herbs and vegetables. It is they who will give the dish completeness and saturate the recently awakened organism.
2. Whole wheat bread replaces white. These flour products are not inferior to each other in calories. But eating a slice of a whole grain will give you three grams more protein and fiber than eating its companion. This type of bread is very useful in inflammatory processes and even helps to lose weight. He simply burns extra calories, better than any cream.
3. Oatmeal versus breakfast cereal. So, in order for the day to start cheerfully and tasty, you should pour oatmeal with milk or natural yogurt, add berries or fruits. And after 3-5 minutes you can start eating.
4. Bananas as a substitute for ice cream. Different types of ice cream are both attractive and repulsive. All kinds of flavor enhancers do their insidious work, not only ineptly appearing in the sides, but also adversely affecting the body as a whole. But don't get upset. As we have already said, there is an alternative to any harmful product, and in our case, these are bananas, rich in potassium, foliants and vitamin C. If the fruit is first frozen and then gently beat in a blender, it will resemble ice cream in consistency. And it tastes even better!
5. Boiled potatoes instead of fries. In the list of foods that are harmful to the liver, heart, stomach and other organs, french fries stand out. Avoid it and replace it, for example, with a boiled analogue. Season it with a little herbs or a pinch of spices. Get very even nothing.
6. Yogurt without additives with fresh fruit instead of ready-made yoghurts. The latter contains a huge amount of sugar and a minimum of "live" food. Our option will help you not to consume about 60 kcal per day. and 13 g of sugar. But fresh fruits will not only make the day brighter, but also give radiance to your skin.
7. Feta or goat cheese is a substitute for low-calorie cheese. 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 the polyunsaturated fatty acid CLA, which helps burn calories.
8. Meat cooked on the grill and in the oven, instead of fried. A protein-rich product is also worth preparing properly. When choosing a brazier, we do not use vegetable oil, which will then affect the sides and thighs. You should also choose the right seasoning. For example curry. It includes curcumin, which inhibits the accumulation of fat in the body.
9. Vegetable chips are better than potato chips. Are you suspicious of this venture? But in vain! You can crunch deliciously not only with potato chips, but also with fruit, as well as a vegetable snack. They should be cooked in the oven without or with a minimum amount of oil (olive). And one serving of a healthy meal contains the daily requirement of vitamins A and C.
10. Apple slices, not crackers. At all times, apples were considered the first and main remedy for aging. Also useful for metabolism and their seeds, which contain a daily proportion of iodine. But you should use no more than 5-6 pcs. in a day.
11. 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 a great help. They are rich in fats, which go well with the vitamin palette A, D, E and K.
12. A handful of almonds is healthier than energy bars. Instead of being charged with harmful and high-calorie positive in the morning, get the same emotions from a useful product. So, a few almonds will not only help you start the morning cheerfully, but also increase life expectancy, reduce the risk of heart disease, as well as obesity.

The list of products, the attitude towards which needs to be reviewed, is quite large. It is better to turn your attention to live food, which, especially in summer, is replete with variety.

It is necessary to change fatty, consisting very often of food additives and flavor enhancers for healthy and dietary products. Choose light types of meat and fish, and instead of soda, treat yourself to the gifts of nature: apricots, peaches, grapes or compotes from them.

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