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Here are some lists:
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1. Fat-Free Foods Will Sabotage Your Weight-Loss Efforts
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The introduction of more than 5,000 low-fat and non-fat foods over the past decade has contributed to an epidemic of obesity in America. The trouble comes when people think they can eat unlimited amounts of reduced-fat cookies, frozen yogurt and cakes. While these foods contain less fat than their full-fat versions, they tend to have more sugar and can be even higher in calories. Choosing fresh produce and other fiber-rich foods allows a person to eat a large volume for relatively few calories because it promotes a feeling of fullness.
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2. Vegetable Oil
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Polyunsaturated oils, which include vegetable oils like corn, soy, safflower and canola contain far more omega 6 than omega 3fat, and are thus the worst oils you can eat. Experts looking at the dietary ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids, which are the healthy fats found in fish oil and cod liver oil , suggest that in early human history the ratio was about 1:1. Currently most Americans eat a dietary ratio that falls between 20:1 and 50:1. The optimal ratio is most likely closer to the original ratio of 1:1. For most of us this means greatly reducing the omega-6 fatty acids we consume and increasing the amount of omega-3 fatty acids.
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3. Soy
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In recent years soy has emerged as a ‘near perfect’ food, with supporters claiming it can provide an ideal source of protein, lower cholesterol, protect against cancer and heart disease, reduce menopause symptoms, and prevent osteoporosis, among other things.
However, numerous studies have found that soy products may:
•?????????????? Increase the risk of breast cancer in women, brain damage in both men and women, and abnormalities in infants
•??????????????? Contribute to thyroid disorders, especially in women
•?????????????? Promote kidney stones
•?????????????? Cause severe, potentially fatal food allergies |
