10 Foods That You Must Avoid If You Want To Be Healthy (3 of 3)

Soda

Most of us crave a nice cold soda now and then, but as a daily habit it’s one of the worst things we can do to our bodies. They are chock-full of sugar and caffeine, which is bad for every single organ. They also contain tons of calories… and all of them are empty! This means you’re substituting them for the good energy you could be consuming. Think diet soda is better? Science disagrees with you. You still end up gaining weight, and it does nothing to improve your blood glucose levels. Switch to water or green tea. Over time, you won’t miss the sweetness of those other beverages.

Fast Food

Fast food is…fast…and (sort of) cheap (although that has been changing if you’ve been to any of them lately). After a hard day’s work, it’s difficult to resist the temptation to bring home a bucket of the Colonel’s 11 secret herbs and spices or whatever. But whether you’re into fried chicken, burgers, or fries, they’re all nothing but fat and calories. They dramatically increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and the like. Find time to cook at home.

Bread

While white bread is something that compliments every meal, it’s just plain not good for you. The Wonder Bread variety is highly processed and is loaded up with sugar and corn syrup. This in turn sends your blood sugar levels skyrocketing. The carbs in bread also have the ability to make you feel even hungrier, so you end up eating more. Either skip the bread entirely, or eat whole grain in moderation.