Many of us try to eat a healthy diet. After all, everyone knows that "unhealthy" food can cause various diseases, such as inflammation or being overweight. But, it may surprise you that some "healthy" foods can be harmful. Here is some of them.
Instructions
Step 1
Yogurt is often seen as a healthy breakfast option, and it is certainly possible, but it is important to check its composition. Many yoghurts are high in fat and sugar. Sugar can cause inflammation and weight gain. Choose yogurt that has no added sugar. Natural Greek yogurt tastes great and can be a good choice. Also choose probiotic yoghurts as they aid digestion.
Step 2
Tomatoes are beautiful and tasty, and seemingly harmless berries, if not for the solanine. Solanine usually accumulates in unripe tomatoes. It is also found in young, unripe potatoes. Corned beef can lead to joint inflammation, promote tumor growth, and increase the risk of heart disease.
Step 3
Wheat has a high glycemic index, i.e. it raises blood sugar levels, which in turn triggers the release of insulin. High insulin levels can trigger an inflammatory skin response in the form of acne. In people who are allergic to gluten, wheat can cause intestinal inflammation.
Step 4
Most people have no problem with citrus fruits. However, in people who are allergic to citrus fruits, they can cause inflammation and contribute to chronic disease. The fact is that the body releases histamine into the bloodstream to fight allergies, which in turn causes inflammation.
Step 5
Nuts are some of the healthiest and most nutrient-dense foods around. But if you suffer from osteoarthritis, then the histamine in nuts can actually attack your joints and cause inflammation. If you notice joint pain after eating nuts, then you better remove them from your diet.
Step 6
Oatmeal, which is so healthy and high in fiber, can be bad too. But only for those people who suffer from celiac disease - intolerance to certain cereal proteins. The body perceives the proteins in oats as dangerous and produces antibodies to fight them. These antibodies, in turn, trigger the release of histamine, which causes inflammation.
Step 7
Some varieties of rice are very healthy and have many advantages over other grains. But highly processed white rice loses most of its nutrients. It contains a lot of carbohydrates, which leads to weight gain, and can also cause inflammation as carbohydrates are quickly converted to sugar in the body. Choose rice varieties that have been least processed, such as brown rice.
