Is it really good for us? …

7 things that are overpackaged with health food, And 8 things that purify your body!

Does it look healthy?

7 things that are overpackaged with health food

People often think of it as a healthy food, but if you look inside, there are foods full of sugar and calories. If you think about your body, you need to stay away from overpackaged food like this.

This kind of food usually sets the stage for clever marketing campaigns, but it's easy to see that the ingredients on the label are not as healthy as we think.

1. Energy Bar

Energy bars are basically candy bars with extra protein and fiber. They are made of artificial ingredients that are difficult to pronounce and contain a lot of sugar and fat. If you can't break up with the energy bar, try to find a product with a short list of ingredients. In particular, if there is a lot of excessive sugar alcohol (sorbitol, maltitol), which can cause stomach pain, it is not qualified to discuss "health."

2. Veggie chips

Veggie chips sound sweet. It seems to eat a crispy form of vegetables that taste not much different from potato chips. However, most veggie chips contain more potato starch and potato powder than vegetables. In addition, many vitamins and antioxidants in vegetables can be destroyed during cooking and processing. If you like veggie chips, it is recommended to make and eat kale chips in the oven yourself.

3. Vitamin-Enhanced Cereal

Eating breakfast cereal seems like a healthy choice. But many cereals in supermarkets are similar to candy. Some cereals proudly label the addition of vitamins and minerals. Synthetic vitamins are added to supplement the 'good ingredients' removed during processing. Still, the lack of fiber and not much sugar can be compensated.

4. Flavored yogurt

If you eat yogurt for health benefits, choose plain products instead of flavored yogurt. Yogurt is a good source of protein, vitamin B, calcium, zinc, potassium and magnesium. Most of the yogurt displayed in the supermarket is sweet flavored products, and the fruit at the bottom contains as much sugar as candy. If you want fruit flavor, put real fruit in plain yogurt.

5. Brown rice

Brown rice is known to be healthy because it contains more fiber and nutrients than white rice. However, according to Consumer Reports, brown rice has 80% more arsenic than white rice. The reason is that arsenic accumulates in the skin of grains. When cooking brown rice, it is recommended to reduce exposure to heavy metals, such as rinsing rice well.

6. Agave syrup

Despite its image as a natural sweetener, agave syrup is unhealthy. This is because it contains more fructose than high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), which is associated with obesity and many chronic diseases. Agave syrup contains 70-90% more fructose than any other product on the market. Most sugar contains 50% fructose and honey usually contains 40% fructose. High fructose corn syrup varies from 55 to 90 percent. Meanwhile, agave plants absorb everything in the surrounding soil. If it is not organic, it may contain pesticides.

7. Fruit juice

Oranges have fiber, not just a lot of sugar. Fiber slows the absorption of sugars into the bloodstream. In other words, drinking a glass of orange juice increases blood sugar level more than eating a whole orange. The advantage of fruit juice is that it doesn't last long. If you drink orange juice at breakfast, your energy rises quickly, but you soon feel hungry. This is because juice does not have fiber that keeps blood sugar constant. This applies to all fruit juices. Eating whole fruits is healthier than eating them in juice form.

8 things that purify your body

As you age, your body's immune system weakens, increasing the possibility of chronic inflammation. But it can reduce its intensity, starting with the good food you eat.

First of all, processed foods and alcohol that are not good for health should be replaced with Superfoods. Food that is bad for health causes excessive behavior in the immune system, resulting in joint pain and fatigue and damaging blood vessels. 

1. Salmon

It is rich in two powerful omega-3 fatty acids, Eicosapentaenate (EPA) and docohexaenate (DHA). These ingredients reduce inflammation and lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, asthma, and autoimmune diseases.

2. Garlic

According to research, garlic prevents the production of inflammatory substances. In particular, heating garlic enhances the anti-inflammatory effect. A similar effect is Garlic Chive, which is eaten a lot in Korea.

3. Beet

It has the effect of lowering blood pressure and enhancing stamina. It also has the effect of combating inflammation. Beet contains an amino acid called beta, which reduces the risk of inflammation.

4. Tofu

Foods made from soybeans such as tofu contain isoflavones and omega-3. These ingredients help lower inflammatory levels in the body.

5. Kale

It contains a lot of vitamin K, which has a high anti-inflammatory effect. A cup of kale contains 10% of the daily recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids that have anti-inflammatory effects.

6. Almonds

It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory effects like fish. Almonds also contain a lot of vitamin E, which smooths joints and protects the body from inflammatory precursors.

7. Blueberry

It contains an antioxidant called anthocyanin that fights inflammation. Studies have shown that eating too much blueberries not only reduces oxidative stress but also increases anti-inflammatory immune proteins.

8. Tomatoes

It is rich in lycopene, an antioxidant considered an anti-inflammatory drug. When heated, more lycopene is produced, so tomatoes amplify their anti-inflammatory properties when cooked.