Foods You Should Avoid in keto
Eating a nutritious diet is one of the best things you can do to keep your body healthy and in optimal condition. However, there are some foods that you should never eat, as they can have negative effects on your health. The video below lists processed foods, sugar, vegetable oils, artificial sweeteners, alcohol, gluten, dairy, soy, corn and conventional meat as foods you should avoid to maintain a balanced diet.
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The average can of fizzy drink contains around 10 teaspoons of hidden sugar, which can have a negative impact on your teeth and overall health. Even low-sugar options should be avoided as they often contain aspartame, which is a neurotoxin and can lead to brain cell damage over time.
Margarine is high in trans fats and should be avoided as it can cause heart disease, while also causing damage to your liver and kidneys. It is also a source of saturated fat, which can raise your LDL “bad” cholesterol and lower your HDL “good” cholesterol levels.
10 Foods You Should Avoid in keto diets
According to various studies, eating processed meats like ham, salami, deli meats and bacon can increase your chances of developing certain diseases including colon cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Processed meats contain nitrates and nitrites which are chemicals that have been linked to cancer, as well as a lot of sodium, which can contribute to high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases.
Nonfat products are usually filled with added sugar to compensate for the loss of taste and satiety that comes from taking out the fat in the food. These processed, “low-fat” foods are usually loaded with unhealthy trans fats and MSG (monosodium glutamate), which can be extremely detrimental to your health.
Most canned foods are packed with salt, which can be bad for your blood pressure and cause water retention. This can make you feel bloated, and can cause various chronic health problems such as osteoporosis, heart disease and stroke. Canned foods should be avoided as much as possible, and replaced with fresh, nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables.
Eating raw or undercooked meat can lead to food poisoning, and is particularly dangerous for cancer patients who are immunocompromised. This can lead to a variety of illnesses, including diarrhea and vomiting.
Although many people assume that all fruits and vegetables must be organic to be healthy, this is not the case. Some fruits and vegetables are actually more contaminated with pesticides than others. According to the Environmental Working Group, some of the most contaminated produce include apples, strawberries, spinach, celery, potatoes, imported snap peas, cherries and tomatoes. This means that if you buy only organic fruits and vegetables, you are still not getting the most nutrient-rich foods.
In addition, purchasing only organic fruit and vegetables can be a waste of money, as most farmers use pesticides in their non-organic produce too, so it’s not as beneficial as you might think.
