Some products only disguise themselves as “useful” and appropriate to a healthy lifestyle. Which ones – read in our material.
Low fat products
For example, cottage cheese with 0% fat is almost tasteless, and therefore manufacturers usually add a lot of sugar to it to compensate for this. Some researchers believe that glucose-fructose syrup in dairy products may cause type 2 diabetes.
Phytosterol products
Phytosterols are nutrients that are similar in properties to the plant version of cholesterol. They are found in vegetable oil, oranges, tomatoes, beans, beans. Some scientists have come to the conclusion that they are able to reduce the level of “bad” cholesterol in the blood, writes “Volgogradskaya Pravda.ru”. However, they can negatively affect the cardiovascular system, and an excess can even lead to a heart attack.
Agave syrup
It is one of the popular sweeteners. However, agave nectar is very high in fructose, which can cause metabolic problems. In this case, sugar is, oddly enough, a healthier alternative.
Gluten Free Products
Gluten can only cause serious problems in people with gluten intolerances. And for everyone else, it is safe, while gluten-free foods often contain excessive amounts of refined starch. It negatively affects blood sugar levels.
Organic products
This word is often put on products that contain a significant amount of harmful components. Often, there is no difference between them and peers without the “organic” mark on the label.
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