{"id":3373,"date":"2019-06-17T22:08:33","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T22:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehealthylifetips.com\/?p=3373"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:43:33","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:43:33","slug":"25-everyday-foods-that-will-kill-you-if-you-eat-them-regularly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehealthylifetips.com\/25-everyday-foods-that-will-kill-you-if-you-eat-them-regularly\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Everyday Foods That Will Kill You If You Eat Them Regularly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A healthy diet is the key to a long and prosperous life. Sometimes the tastiest foods are not the healthiest. It is important to be conscious of foods that are not good for you, because the unhealthier your diet, the larger your risk to become seriously ill and even decrease your life-span. Check out these 25 foods that should be avoided at all costs! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#25 Grape Jelly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Grapes can be so yummy and on their own they are usually a healthy, quick snack. However, the health benefits of grapes are often masked when they are incorporated into jelly. For example, grape jelly is loaded with fructose which is terrible for you and can increase your risk of diabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#24 Pre-flavored Popcorn <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Plain popcorn can be a good snack for long\nhours in the office. However, be aware that pre-flavored popcorn, typically\nbutter flavored, is not a healthy choice at all. Diacetyl is used to flavor the\npopcorn in that situation and that chemical is so bad, that even the popcorn\nfactory workers have seen medical problems from working around it.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#23 Gummy Vitamins <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Gummy vitamins hide behind the healthy\nbenefits of the infused vitamins. However, when eaten daily, the gummies can\ntotal up to 6 cups of sugar per year in your daily diet. They also usually\ncontain artificial dyes with a laundry list of issues.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#22 Sesame Chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sesame chicken is loaded with unhealthy fats from the tasty batter. Although there are some protein benefits to this dish, it’s best to avoid it. Choose an un-breaded chicken instead with a less saturated dressing.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#21 Diet Soda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Diet soda has aspartame. Studies have shown\nthat aspartame is linked to heart disease and even some cancers. Soda, either\nloaded with sugar or sugar free, is not good for you. Cut this catalyst out of\nyour diet as soon as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#20 Mushrooms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Although mushrooms are vegetables, they are the fruiting part of a fungus plant. Mushrooms can be healthy when prepared correctly. However, a big mistake many people make is eating mushrooms that are beyond their ripe cycle. When mushrooms have gone bad, it’s hard to tell, and they can make you very ill. It is important to pay close attention to the mushrooms you consume. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#19 Artificial Sweeteners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Artificial sweeteners, although they have\nzero calories, can be very bad for you when consumed in bulk. Research has\nfound that mice that consumed artificial sweeteners had higher blood sugar\nlevels than mice who consumed sugar. Be aware of how much you are taking in\ndaily.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#18 Processed Honey <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Processed honey usually has eliminated all\nthe normal health benefits of natural honey. The pasteurization process is the\nculprit for that. Research has shown nearly 3\/4s of honey is processed to the\npoint it should not even be considered honey anymore.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#17 Burnt Meat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Although barbecued foods can taste great,\nby charring meat, you are losing a lot of the health benefits of the protein.\nGrilling meats can also produce carcinogens if the temperature is too high. When\nflames touch the meat, it can also produce dangerous hydrocarbons that coat the\nmeat. Grill safely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#16 Asparagus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Asparagus is a fantastic food to eat\nwhen eaten in moderation. Eating too much asparagus can lead to intestinal gas\npains, kidney problems and more. Plus, some people are allergic to asparagus\nand do not know it until they overeat it which can produce harmful effects.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#15 French Fries <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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French fries, especially the fast food\nkind, are terrible for you. Heart disease is the number one killer in many\ncountries, and these tasty shreds are often a big participant. French fries are\noften loaded in trans fats. If you must have the tasty treat, bake your fries\ninstead! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#14 Fruit Juice <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Fruit juice does not provide the same benefits of actual fruit. Most juices are loaded with sugar, even if it’s 100% real fruit juice. A glass of fruit juice can have just as much sugar as a glass of soda! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#13 Margarine <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Margarine is basically fake butter. Butter\nalready can provide some health issues such as delayed blood circulation to\nyour heart. Margarine takes away any potential health benefit of the dairy side\nof butter. It is best to trash the margarine immediately.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#12 Instant Mashed Potatoes <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Even though plain potatoes have lower\ncalorie amounts, mashed potatoes are often prepared using unhealthy\ningredients. Instant mashed potatoes typically are prepared using whole milk\nand butter for flavor. Those ingredients eliminate the low-calorie feature of\neating potatoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#11 Energy Drink <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Energy drinks are terrible for you. They\nare loaded with different chemicals and sugars that can literally kill you.\nThey are not worth the short boost you may receive. Instead, opt for a natural\nboost from a fresh piece of fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#10 Agave <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Agave has been all the craze lately.\nHowever, you should jump off the train while you can! Agave nectar, often found\nin many drinks and special fruity meals, is terrible for you and can cause many\nhealth deficiencies and is high in sugar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#9 Cinnamon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cinnamon is delicious, especially on\ndesserts! However, although the spice has some health benefits, new research is\nshowing that because of the high amounts of coumarin, this tasty spice may be\nlinked to dangerous problems like liver damage or even cancer. Eat in\nmoderation.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#8 Reduced-Fat Peanut Butter <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Although it may seem like the right\ndecision to select the low-fat jar, as it turns out, it is not! Reduced fat\npeanut butter typically contains artificial sweeteners which can have\ndetrimental health defects. The fat found in regular peanut butter is actually\na healthy fat and should be left as it is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#7 Frozen Dinners <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Frozen meals are packed with awful\npreservatives. Also, when heating these dishes up, it has been known to reduce\nany health benefits even further. Fresh meals are the healthiest and you should\nalways try to eat fresh when possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#6 Hot Dogs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hot dogs are very high in fat. They also\nlack decent levels of protein. With that combination, hot dogs should be\navoided. Processed meats also have recently been shown to be linked to stomach\ncancers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#5 Spam <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Just like hot dogs, processed meat is still\nnot any good for you! Grab your meat from the butcher instead of taking it out\nof a can. Spam is filled with unhealthy preservatives.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#4 Ramen <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ramen noodles may be cheap, but you are\nalso cheating out on your body. These tasty noodles are a pit of sodium. Ramen\nhas hardly any nutritional value and therefore should be avoided at all costs \u2013\neven if the \u201ccost\u201d is little! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#3 Fruit Yogurts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Fruit-infused yogurts are often loaded with\nartificial sweeteners and coloring. Nearly half the calories alone from this\nlittle jar of sweetness are from unhealthy added sugars. Have plain yogurt with\na real piece of fruit instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#2 Doughnuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There\u2019s just no way around it. These sweet\ntreats that can kick-start our day can also kick-start our bodies down a path\nof destruction. There are no health benefits to donuts. They are fattening and\nhigh in sugar. Ditch the doughnut as soon as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1 Pop-Tarts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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These treats can take us back to the days\nof busy mornings waiting for the school bus. However, these have the health\nbenefits equivalent to a candy bar. These treats are filled with high fructose\ncorn syrup, dextrose and sugars. Opt for real fruit instead.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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