Food you should stop eating

Eating healthy foods this new year should be our
priority. As research has shown
that human
beings and even lower animals cannot survive
without food as our bodies and brains need it for
energy, building, maintenance and repairs. The
foods that are consumed are major sources of
protein, minerals fats, vitamins and antioxidants.
Getting it right early in the year will signpost a lot
of good things about our well-being all through
the year. What we need most are natural fresh
vegetables rather than canned foods as it has
been discovered that the pressure of our day to
day activites has denied majority the joy of eating
what we would have loved but what is readily
available at snack joints, eateries and
restaurants.
It is on this premise that women who have been
naturally endowed to take charge of this ministry
must ensure that we reduce the intake of the
following for the rest of the year. It is an habit
that we have to make efforts to imbibe.
Sugar – Simple table sugar is highly processed,
stripped of nutrients, devoid of fiber, and super
concentrated. Our bodies naturally love sugars as
these little molecules drive metabolism and
provide energy, but table sugar isn’t like the fruits
we evolved to crave. Sucrose, a mix of fructose
and glucose, hits our system harder and faster
than the sugars found in fruits and vegetables,
overwhelming the processes we have set in place
to use them. Too much sugar causes cravings,
strains the liver, increases inflammatory
responses, bumps up fat storage, increases
cholesterol levels, and causes immune system
problems. Most of us get more sugar than we
could ever need from our soft drinks, candies, and
processed foods. Cut them back or, better yet,
out entirely.
Stick to whole foods for your sugar intake and
avoid processed foods that rely on sugar or corn
syrup. Fruits that include plenty of water and
fiber help you fill up and crave less, berries and
melons especially. Use honey, date sugar, stevia,
coconut sugar, or pure organic maple syrup when
you really need a dose of sweetness, but these
should be used wisely and in moderation as well.
Artificial Sweeteners – Most artificial sweeteners
actually increase cravings for sugary foods, boost
fat stores, and contribute to weight gain, some
even more than sugar. Aspartame breaks down
into methanol, which damages DNA and proteins
vital to healthy cellular functions. Sucralose is
chlorinated sucrose and it accumulates in the
kidneys and liver, enlarging them while shrinking
the thymus gland. Artificial sweeteners may even
change the way we taste our food, desensitising
us to the complex and subtle flavors we could be
enjoying and making healthier foods seem
blander than they really are. Many artificial
sweeteners have also been linked to an increased
risk of cancer. The only way out is not to use
them at all.They don’t help people lose weight or
eat less. Stick to natural sweeteners as much as
possible.
Canned Tomatoes – Most canned foods are lined
with bisphenol-a, or BPA, to protect food and
extend shelf life. Unfortunately, it has also been
linked to infertility, heart disease, diabetes,
obesity, and both breast and prostate cancer. A
small amount of BPA finds its way into just about
any canned foods, but acidic foods, like tomatoes,
leach even more out of the protective lining. Cans
aren’t our only source of BPA exposure either. It
is found in other plastic packaging and even our
receipts. Instead, use fresh or dried foods more
often and wash them thoroughly before eating
them. A few cans of less acidic foods may be
okay in moderation, especially if you also take
care not to handle receipts. Ignore the labels and
choose bottled tomatoes or jars of tomato sauces
instead of cans.
Processed Meats – Eating any processed meat
increases the risk of dying from heart disease and
cancer according to a recent study. Processed
meats, like hotdogs and deli meat, are more likely
to come from factory farms where conditions are
not the best. They also are mo