Hippocrates, the
father of medicine, said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. If he were living in
these times I am sure he would not believe how the food he ate has changed compared
to the food of today. There are 9 foods in particular that both he may recommend you avoid rather than being your medicine:
Studies have repeatedly shown artificial
sweeteners stimulate appetite, increase carbohydrate cravings,
stimulate fat storage and weight gain. One recent study found both saccharin
and aspartame cause greater weight gain than sugar.
Processed meats
increase your risk of cancer, especially bowel cancer, and NO amount of
processed meat is "safe." So ditch the deli meats and opt instead for
fresh organically-raised grass-fed or pastured meats, or wild caught salmon.
Margarine and vegetable oils are two of the absolute
worst fats to eat. Both contain heart-harming trans fats, for example. Your
best alternative for cooking is coconut oil, as it’s less susceptible to heat
damage.
Microwave popcorn,
table salt, non-organic produce like
potatoes, and unfermented soy products, including soy protein isolate, are more
harmful than beneficial as they all contain hazardous contaminants.
Most canned foods
contain BPA, a toxic chemical. Acidity causes BPA to leach into your food.
Stick to fresh fruits and vegetables, or switch over to brands that use glass
containers instead—especially for acidic foods like tomatoes.
Sue Taylor
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