Health Foods That Really Aren't Healthy

So Called "Health Foods" That are Causing Your Body to Store Fat
I can't tell you how many times I've walked into the kitchen of a client of mine that has hired me for nutritional counseling, and am surprised at what I see. Almost every time, I see their kitchen cabinets, pantry, and refrigerator LOADED with foods that they think are "healthy" (or have been deceived by clever food labels into believing are healthy), but in reality are the main reason they continue to store fat.

The foods I see are almost always the same:

§         whole grain breads, whole grain cereals, whole grain crackers

§         soymilk, tofu or "veggie burgers"

§         orange juice, apple juice

§         skim milk, margarine

§         pre-packaged "diet" dinners

§         gatorade or other sport drinks, so-called "energy" drinks

§         protein bars (aka - candy bars in disguise!), overly processed meal replacements (with more junk than healthy ingredients)

§         rice cakes

§         pasta

§         diet ice cream or an array of diet desserts (aspartame is one of the most dangerous sugar substitutes available)

§         low-fat and low-carb foods

§         soybean oil, corn oil, canola oil

I see this trend over and over again with almost every client. I ask them what they are eating, and they all say, “I eat mostly healthy foods”. But when I actually inspect their cabinets, pantry, and refrigerator and fill their garbage can full with the foods that they thought were healthy, the look of shock is almost always the same. They are in disbelief that the foods they have been told are healthy are the foods that are sabotaging their fat loss efforts, increasing their cravings, and most importantly, have them frustrated because they never make any progress towards the goals they have set.

In my next blog, I will explain a very simple method that can be used to ensure you are getting all the nutrients your body needs without wasting your time counting calories, weighing your food, or all that other garbage that individuals that are trying to sell you something claim is the next “magic pill”. You’ll be surprised at how easy it really is!

Joe Milham