Many products seem to be good for health and figure, but in reality they are just a justified fiction, for which the victims of marketing are forced to pay double.
We will tell you which products do not benefit a person and sometimes even cause harm.
Yoghurts
You open the fridge and see a yogurt labeled "0% fat." It seems like the perfect weight-loss snack.
But inside there are sugar substitutes that trick the brain, increasing hunger.
Sauces
Let's take ready-made sauces, for example. A tablespoon of ketchup contains up to 4 grams of sugar. And mayonnaise?
Even the “light” version contains trans fats, which disrupt metabolism.
Low-fat products
But the most insidious enemy is low-fat products. To compensate for the taste, manufacturers add starch, sugar and chemical enhancers.
Result: you eat “diet” cottage cheese, but an hour later you’re hungry again, and your insulin level is jumping.
Fruit juices
Fruit juices are another myth. A glass of store-bought apple juice contains more sugar than a cola.
But there is no fiber, which slows down its absorption - it remains in the pulp. Therefore, juices sharply increase glucose in the blood, causing fatigue and cravings for sweets.
Ready-to-eat breakfasts
And this is a whole separate topic. Advertising promises energy and vitamins, but in reality these are fast carbohydrates that will leave you hungry in an hour.
Make overnight oatmeal: pour yogurt over the oats, add berries and nuts, and you'll have a healthy and filling breakfast ready in the morning.
What to do
Replace juices with whole fruits, and make your own sauces instead of store-bought ones.
Tomato paste, garlic and basil - that's the whole recipe for healthy ketchup. And if you want something sweet, eat dark chocolate or dates.
And don't trust the "bio" and "eco" labels. This is often marketing. Read the composition: if there are more than five ingredients or there are E-additives, the product is not as healthy as it seems.
Author: Igor Zur