In recent times, awareness about food quality and nutrition has increased. Due to this, the market of items with the tag of healthy food has also increased, but not all foods sold in the market with this tag are healthy. This also includes the foods that we use daily at home. Whether it's cereal for breakfast with milk or yogurt and diet soda sold in different flavors in the name of health.
Most of these contain preservatives. There can be more sugar than the prescribed amount, which does more harm than good to the body. For example, weight-conscious people consume low-fat snacks from which fat is removed and sugar and artificial ingredients are added to preserve taste. In such a situation, these snacks eaten to control weight actually cause weight gain.
It is more beneficial to eat nuts, seeds and fruits instead of low-fat snacks. Today let's know about some other such foods which we consider healthy, but are not beneficial for health. Such 'healthy' food available in the market can be harmful Packaged fruit juice A large number of people avoid eating fresh fruit and compensate by consuming packaged juices, but these are often high in sugar and preservatives. Even if it says “100 percent juice” on it. During packing, their fiber is removed leaving only the sugar. It is always better to eat fresh fruits instead. Because they also provide fiber. This prevents the sugar from rising too quickly.
Multigrain flour The real benefits of multigrain flour for the body depend on the quality and percentage of grains used in it. Multigrain flours available in the market are high in refined wheat. While the quantity of nutritious grains like ragi, jowar, bajri is very less. So, it is better to buy grains like ragi, sorghum, bajri and barley from the market and prepare dishes from them and include them in the diet. Multigrain bread may also contain refined flour Multigrain bread may contain refined flour. Most people consider it preferable to white bread, although unless the bread packet says “100% whole grain,” it may contain mostly refined flour. It does not benefit the body. Flavored oats are high in sodium and sugar Oats are generally considered healthy, but instant oats often come in flavored forms, which are high in sugar and sodium. In addition, the amount of fiber and nutrients in instant oats is also reduced during processing, thereby reducing the nutritional value they provide. In such cases it is more beneficial to consume plain oats with fruits, nuts or seeds.
Renu Rakheja is a renowned nutritionist and health coach.
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