Costume party: Foods that only look healthy - and actually harmful
We are used to thinking that anything that includes vegetables, nuts or legumes is necessarily healthy and nutritious, but the truth is much more complex and processed.
Here are some of the foods that dress up as healthy all year round
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13/03/2022
Sunday, 13 March 2022, 05:09 Updated: 07:10
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Purim has arrived, and it turns out that not only humans dress up, but also foods - only they do it daily and they can also cause long-term health damage, especially one related to increased calorie intake, sugar, fats and sodium.
So forget what you think.
Not every dish that includes vegetables or nuts, or one that athletes eat or drink, is necessarily healthy for you.
Here are some of the most prominent foods that are considered to be healthy and nutritious, but in practice include too many calories and ingredients that are less good for you.
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Sushi
Lots of calories per roll.
Sushi (Photo: ShutterStock)
Despite the image of sushi as healthy and dietary, its sum of ingredients presents a different picture.
Usually sushi will contain too much rice, which has a high caloric content and little fiber, vitamins and minerals.
On the other hand, it contains a small amount of fish, vegetables and seaweed - which have a low caloric content and a large amount of quality nutrients.
In other words, the sushi ingredients are of high quality, but the ratio between them is not necessarily correct, so any roll may harm the diet.
An average photomaki roll, with rice, fish and one vegetable (besides avocado which is considered fat) will contain between 200 and 400 calories, 40-50 grams of carbohydrates and 5-8 grams of protein.
And that does not include the calculation of soy sauce, teriyaki and spicy mayonnaise that increase the caloric value of the dish and the amount of sodium.
fruit juice
Full of sugar.
Fruit juice (Photo: ShutterStock)
Fruit juice contains large amounts of sugar.
In a simple test of reading the list of food ingredients written in descending order according to the amount in the product, it can be seen that in many drinks sugar is the second ingredient after water, before the fruit concentrate - if it exists at all in the drink.
In recent years there have been changes in the various juices that have led to a reduction in ingredients found to be harmful to health such as preservatives and food coloring.
Try to choose juice without preservatives and without food coloring or the drinks that contain only natural food coloring.
And best of all - squeeze the juice yourself or eat it whole - this is how you will gain the important dietary fiber.
Coconut oil
Too much saturated fat.
Coconut oil (Photo: ShutterStock)
The excellent public relations that coconut
oil has recently enjoyed has led 72 percent of the public to believe it is healthy, while 37 percent of nutritionists agree with this statement, according to a U.S. survey.
Of fat and oils, but the American Heart Association claims that these are misleading publications.Coconut oil contains 82 percent saturated fat, which is significantly higher than what you find in olive oil (14 percent) and even relative to butter (63 percent). Relationship between their consumption and the chances of developing heart disease.
Granola
Do not be blinded by the nuts.
Granola (Photo: Giphy)
A New York Times survey found that 70 percent of the public thinks granola and granola bars are healthy, but only 28 percent of nutritionists agree with them.
And this is not surprising: most of the granola you come across contain a significant amount of sugar.
Relatively, one serving of granola contains a lot of calories and carbohydrates and is low in protein, and another thing worth dwelling on: 'serving' is less than you think.
Although granola is rich in fiber and the variety of nuts it tends to contain contain heart-healthy fats, but given its sugar content, it is advisable to eat a little of it (or make healthier homemade granola).
Dried Fruit
Dried fruits (Photo: ShutterStock)
Dried fruits are not harmful to health and sometimes they even contain more fiber and antioxidants per gram compared to their fresh versions.
But on the other hand, they also contain more sugar and more calories per gram.
And people have a tendency to eat a much larger amount of fruit when it is dried than when it is fresh.
In addition, most dried fruits are required to undergo "artificial treatment" that involves the use of high temperatures and preservatives such as sulfur dioxide to improve their color, prevent oxidation and spoilage and extend their shelf life.
Some of the dried fruits also add oils, glazing ingredients (to create a shiny look) and artificial food colors - the latter can also cause various effects in sensitive people and children.
Protein drink
What's good for passers-by is not good for everyone.
Coach drinks protein drink (Photo: ShutterStock)
Protein drinks are very popular among athletes, due to the promise that the protein supplement present in the drink will improve the achievement and appearance due to the increase in body muscle mass.
For the most part, the training population to improve physical fitness, the recommended amount is about 0.8 to 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body at an ideal weight, and the protein needed for the body's needs can usually be obtained through food alone, without the need for protein supplements.
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