There’s a surprising number of foods – some of which we can almost guarantee you have in your kitchen or pantry right now – that are made with ingredients that sound like something out of a horror movie. Normally we consume industrialized foods without thinking, and simply when we are hungry we can eat anything. Although it is hard to believe it, there are things that despite being extracted from something “natural”, they are still disgusting and one of the worst products you can imagine. Let’s find out those top 20 Food you will never buy again after knowing this
1. Gourmet ice cream
It’s painful to watch someone actually pay $6 for a gallon of designer brand ice cream. Not a bright side so don’t bother. There’s usually at least one brand or other on sale, and you can easily dress up store brands with your own additives like chunky bits of chocolate or crushed cookie. If you do like the premium brands, wait for that 3-week sales cycle to kick in and stock up when your favorite flavor is discounted.
2. French fries
You’ve probably heard this one before, but it is important to know just how bad French fries really are. Their high levels of trans-fats and oils can lead to heart disease and hearth attacks. Potatoes also have a high glycemic index that can lead to increased insulin levels in your body, and I can’t stress enough how bad this really is. Fries also have a lot of acrylamide, which is a carcinogen substance that forms at very high temperatures.
3. Microwaveable popcorn
This processed food is a favorite among moviegoers and regular snackers alike, but it is one of the unhealthiest foods you can eat. Practically every component of microwaveable popcorn, from the genetically-modified corn kernels to the processed salt and preservative chemicals used to enhance its flavor, is unhealthy and disease-promoting. On top of this, microwaveable popcorn contains a chemical known as diacetyl that can actually destroy your lungs.
4. Orange Juice
One of the chemicals in your orange juice is ethyl butyrate, and there’s a lot of it added to get that fresh-squeezed orange juice smell. Why are these necessary? Because, Gizmodo says, by squeezing oranges and then removing the oxygen to prolong the amount of time it can be stored before its bottled so that’s how it’s made. But removing oxygen removes flavor, so they have to put it back somehow. Enter, the fragrance packs — which, incidentally, is what makes one type of orange juice taste different than the competitors.
5. ‘Snack’ or ‘lunch’ packs
These ‘all-inclusive’ food trays might seem reasonably priced starting from $2.50 to $4.00, but you’re actually paying for the highly designed label, wrapper, and specially molded tray. They only contain a few crackers and small pieces of cheese and lunchmeat. The ultimate fact is this actual edible ingredients are worth just pennies and are filled with salt. Instead, opt for these healthy snacks you don’t need to feel guilty about eating.
6. Trail mix
We checked unit prices of those small bags of trail mix hanging in the candy aisle not that long ago and were shocked to find that they cost about $10 a pound! Make your own for much, much less with a 1-pound can of dry roasted peanuts, 1 cup of raisins, and a handful of almonds, dried fruit, and candy coated chocolate. The best part about making your own? Not your IQ, you only include the things you like.
7. Smoked and cured meats
From fancy charcuterie to “dime a dog” night, pass on cured meats in any form—they’ve been linked to cancer, disease, high blood pressure, and migraines. And they’re packed with artery-clogging grease: regulations allow up to 50 percent by weight of fresh pork sausage to be fat. Not an amazing fact but the truth is, processed meats are one of the 13 foods cardiologists try to never eat. Don’t be amazed if reddit stories cover it.
8. Multi-grain bread
This is junk food masquerading in a healthy disguise which is nothing but an extreme trend as well. Check the ingredient list to make sure whole wheat is the first, and main, ingredient—otherwise, you’re just getting a few grains mixed into regular white bread. Better yet, forgo the bread and enjoy straight-up barley, brown rice, quinoa, or steel-cut oats. Don’t let these 17 other surprisingly unhealthy foods trick you either.
9. Energy drinks
Stick to a cup of coffee for your afternoon boost. Seemingly harmless caffeinated beverages are often sugar bombs—and the FDA has received numerous reports linking brands like 5 Hour Energy and Monster Energy to heart attacks, convulsion, and even death. The interesting fact is these are the rare yet scary stories that happen to your body when you drink red bull or any types of energy drinks.
Which one is your favorite? Are you going to quit any of them? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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