5 So-Called Healthy Foods That Aren’t Nutritious

Eating nutritious foods is indeed important for living a healthy life. When you go shopping, you can choose products that are low-fat, gluten-free, or low-carb. Packaged products often come with labels promising these features. However, did you know that these so-called “healthy foods” can pose dangers to your well-being? Nutritionist Lovneet Batra shared an informative video on Instagram in which she revealed the names of some foods that are considered healthy alternatives but may contain harmful ingredients. “Healthy foods” can have their own hidden side effects if not chosen carefully,” she wrote in the caption.

Here are 5 foods Lovneet Batra advises you to avoid:

1. Dark chocolate

The nutritionist advises consumers to check the ingredient label of dark chocolates to see if they contain artificial stabilizers and sweeteners. She also advises reading the type of cocoa used to make the chocolate. The amount of sugar in the chocolate should be carefully considered. “Dark chocolate does not necessarily mean it is healthy,” she says.

2. Overcooked proteins

To avoid potentially harmful compounds, make sure the protein is cooked slowly at a low temperature. Pre-cook meat before grilling, use a marinade, remove charred parts, use smaller cuts, and make sure to use a well-cleaned grill.

3. Low-fat yogurt

Low-fat yogurts may contain added sugar, sugar substitutes, or emulsifiers. Before adding products to your cart, be sure to read the ingredient list. The label can sometimes be misleading.

4. Creamy salad dressings

Lovneet Batra advises health connoisseurs to opt for healthy salad dressings. Just because you are loading your salad bowl with fruits and vegetables, it doesn’t mean it is healthy. According to the nutritionist, “Choose your dressing wisely to reap the benefits of your salad. Opt for hummus/curd/lemon/vinegar over ranch, Caesar or French dressing.”

5. Sweeteners/low calorie drinks

These foods usually make you crave more sugar and have a negative effect on your gut health. So it is better to use honey or jaggery powder, but in moderation.

Avoid these foods and opt for whole foods cooked at home.

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