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Super Unhealthy Foods to Avoid During Cold and Flu Season

January 2, 2012

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It’s that time of year – cold and flu season when we have to take care of ourselves to stay healthy.

If you don’t want to catch a cold or to reduce stress, have more energy, sleep better, or even to lose, or at least not to gain some weight, you need to know not only which foods to eat but also which foods to avoid to survive the busiest time of the year.

Did you notice that we always look for super foods to be healthier and feel better? But what about foods that might make us super sick?

These are super unhealthy foods which add more stress on our system and are super harmful for our health:

Hydrogenated oils
Sugars
Artificial sweeteners
High-fructose syrup
Flour products
Refined grains
Junk foods
Fast foods
Processed foods
Caffeine
Alcohol
Tobacco

*** The trans fatty acids most fast and processed foods contain actually reduce circulation and raise blood pressure, keeping your body in a constant state of stress.

*** Alcohol upsets the blood sugar level and disturbs sleep patterns.

*** Caffeine boosts the production of the stress hormone adrenaline.

*** Sweets, raise your insulin levels increasing serotonin for a little while, and then serotonin level goes down very fast turning you into cranky and irritable person.

Did you know that average American consumes more than 190 pounds of sugar a year, and 3/4 of it are “hidden” in processed foods?

Be aware of hidden sugars in the following items:

Breakfast cereals
Salad dressings
Luncheon meats
Canned fruits
Bread
Peanut butter
Crackers
Soups
Sausage
Cheese dips
Chewing gum
Jellies and jams
Fruit Yogurts
Fruit Juices
Frozen deserts (ice cream, sorbets)