Monday Diet Inspiration:
10 unhealthy foods that are probably lurking in your refrigerator or freezer right now!!!You know you’re courting nutritional disaster if you order the fettucine alfredo or double bacon cheeseburger when you’re eating out. But what about unhealthy foods right in your own refrigerator? If you’re like most of us, it probably holds some basic food products that are adding extra calories, salt, fat, and/or sugar to your everyday diet — perhaps without you even realizing it.
To make my top 10 list of unhealthiest foods, the products had to be commonplace, and they had to be high in trans fats, saturated fat, sugar, and/or salt. Here’s my list:
1. Mayonnaise-The truth is that regular mayo isn’t too bad, if you’re talking about a teaspoon or two. Or use a lower-calorie condiment instead of mayonnaise (mustard, BBQ sauce, salsa, or taco sauce).
2. Soda and Other Sweet Drinks–Sweetened beverages are the epitome of “empty calories.” Soda, sweet tea, and fruit drinks generally contribute no nutrients, but plenty of calories. Plain water is best for hydrating the body or Green Tea.
3. Alcoholic Beverages– Alcohol calories are empty calories because the body can’t use them as energy. The liver is forced to break alcohol down into fatty acids, which then accumulate in the liver.Less is more when it comes to alcohol. If you’re going to drink, do so in moderation.
4. Processed Lunch Meat- deli cold cuts, bologna, and ham, make the unhealthy list because they contain lots of sodium and sometimes fat, as well as some preservatives like nitrites. Roast your own, or look for deli brands low in nitrates and sodium.
5. Hot Dogs and Sausage– Hot dogs and sausage tend to contain lots of sodium (520-680 milligrams per 2-ounce serving) and fat (up to 23 grams of total fat and 7 grams of saturated fat per serving).It’s a good idea to substitute leaner and lower-sodium meats — such as roasted skinless poultry, pork tenderloin, and roast beef — and fish and seafood for frankfurters and sausage in meals and recipes
6. Whole-Milk Products– lower-fat options are available for most dairy products, including milk, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, and cream cheese.
7. Gourmet Ice Cream– A serving of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, for example, has 270 calories, 14 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 65 milligrams of cholesterol, and 25 of grams sugar. try some of the great-tasting lower-fat, lower-sugar, and lower-calorie ice cream options you can find in any supermarket.
8. Creamy Salad Dressing- aim for downsizing to a two-tablespoon serving. You might also find some lighter dressings that you enjoy.
9. Stick Butter or Margarine– Switching to canola oil or olive oil in your cooking and baking when possible is the best option because these fats are rich in mono- and polyunsaturated fat.
10. Frozen French Fries– Your best bet is to eat unprocessed potatoes, such as baked potatoes or roasted red potatoes, because they give you all the nutrients of potatoes without added fat, saturated fat, or sodium.
Again you don’t have to CUT these things out, just eat in moderation :) for more log on to http://www.WebMD/worstfoods.com
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