Let’s Talk Food! 10 Good, 10 Bad, 10 Risky

I’m sure we all have an understanding of fat, sugar, salts, antioxidants, and all that from science class, health education, etc. Then you probably know that America is getting fatter and fatter. Not a good thing. Let’s take a look at some of the healthy things that you can eat to improve your health physically and get you all pumped up mentally. We’ll also take a look at some of the worst foodstuffs for you. Oh, and I just saw this on the news, so we’ll talk about it here while we’re on the topic of food. It’s the riskiest foods. Here goes.

10 BAD foods you should avoid:

1) Deep Fried Twinkies: Imagine a Twinkie. Then imagine it being immersed in a bubbling vat of oil and grease. Lovely picture right? Sure it might be delicious but ugh FAT! Each Twinkie has 150 calories, 12% saturated fat, 7% cholesterol, and 9% sodium. Scary? YES. Just plain old bad for you. I must admit it sure looks yummy!

2) Soda: I used to drink a whole ton of soda, mainly PEPSI. Go PEPSI! However, I haven’t had soda in about 3-4 months and I feel a whole lot better. If you’re addicted to soda, try going to rehab for it and you’ll feel awesome. Try to have water handy and add some lemon to it. When you get the urge, drink that water! Or tea. Tea is awesome too. That’s how I broke my habit. Thanks to tea and water. Here are some facts: an average can of soda has 10 teaspoons of sugar, 150 calories, and about 30 to 55 mg of caffeine. Keep your kids off of that sweet soda water!

3) Potato chips and French fries: Pretty popular stuff and they are in fast food spots all over the world. Why are they so bad for you? First off, they are greasy as hell and they contain acrylamide, which is a neurotoxin and cancer causing. Yuck right? I love fries and I will have them once in a while, because they’re tasty. Sadly, they’re bad for you.

4) Doughnuts! They are dang tasty and awesome with coffee. A pretty popular treat and breakfast food item, they aren’t good for you! It’s all sugar and flour and loaded with trans fats. How tasty is that? It’s a heart attack treat.

5) Coffee cake and baked goods: Baked goods have tons of trans fat, additives, corn syrup, and artificial flavors. Yum?

6) Luncheon meats, bacon, and other “mystery meats”: Why are they called mystery meats? Because you don’t really know what is in them do you? Tons of sodium nitrite, which is a carcinogenic. People who consumed lots of hot dogs and sausages have a 67% increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Not good.

7) Canned Soup: Not only are they loaded with preservatives, but they have a very high level of sodium, MSG, and trans fats. Read the labels folks, and you’ll be surprised. There are some awesome soups out there, so shop wise. Or better yet, make your own soup!

8 ) Cheese: Sure cheese is tasty, used in a lot of cooking, and has calcium, which strengthens the bones. However, it aint all that great for your arteries. Be careful of how much cheese you consume. High consumption is a no-no. I’d stick with moderate consumption of low and reduced fat varieties of cheese.

9) Butter: In moderation, butter is awesome. It’s pretty tasty. However if you overdo it, it can lead to many health problems, including clogged arteries. Mhhmmm. Moderation, moderation, moderation.

10) Fast Food: AVOID, AVOID, AVOID. What do they offer? Processed meats and burgers high in sodium, French fries, and soda. They are all listed up above aren’t they as foods to avoid.

10 FOODS that you should eat:

1) Grape Tomatoes: They are perfect for salads, dipping, or snacks. They have fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. They’re delicious!

2) Broccoli: Has vitamin C and carotenoids. It’s also delicious. Yum.

3) Wild Salmon: Lots of Omega-3. What’s it do? It helps reduce risks of heart attacks. Wild salmon has less contamination than farmed salmon so it’s better for you.

4) Citrus Fruits: Vitamin C and fiber. They’re tasty! Try and stay away from drinking too much juice or fruits. Plenty of sugar and too much sugar turns to…fat.

5) Spinach and Kale: Leafy delicious greens with tons of vitamin A, C, and K, folate, potassium, magnesium, antioxidants, and iron.

6) Prunes: They top the list for the amount of Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity. Tasty little buggers they are.

7) Strawberries: They are delectable, arguably a woman’s favorite friend, and is delicious on deserts and almost anything. Mhhmmmm. They also make the list of high antioxidants.

8 ) Flaxseed: They’re awesome. Benefits: constipation relief, clearing acne, smooths skin, and builds muscle while burning fat. Go get some!

9) Onions: They’re in almost every dish I make and they are always delicious. They can help reduce the risk of tumors developing in the colon.

10) Shellfish (Clams and Mussels): Full of vitamin B12 to support nerve and brain function. High in iron, magnesium, and potassium. I loooove shellfish.

Riskiest foods: You are at risk of getting sick when you eat products with these ingredients in it. Why? Due to improper preparation. Yup, that’s it right there.

Here is the list: leafy greens, eggs, tuna, oysters, potatoes, cheese, ice cream, tomatoes, sprouts and berries.

So just be careful!