Scary Food Facts

Four of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States are related to diet-- diabetes, heart disease, cancer and stroke. 

Some Foods to Avoid

1.  Soda

A can of regular soda has 10 teaspoons of sugar and 150 calories. 

2. Potato chips and French fries.

Both contain acrylamide, a known carcinogen and neurotoxin that is formed when foods are baked or fried at high temperatures. The acrylamide in a large order of fast food fries is at least 300 times the amount allowed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a glass of water.

These foods also contain trans fats--the artery-clogging fat that raises bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol.

3. Doughnuts.

Donuts are made of refined sugar and flour and partially hydrogenated oil/trans fats.

4. Coffee Cake and Other Baked Goods.

This includes packaged cake and biscuit mixes. They typically contain more trans fats than any other other food, plus corn syrup.

5. Lunch Meats/Hot Dogs.

Processed meats (e.g. lunch meats, hot dogs, sausage, bacon, pepperoni) contain a carcinogenic precursor ingredient known as sodium nitrate.

6. Canned Soup.

Most canned (and packaged) soups have high levels of trans fats and sodium.  (One cup of canned soup can have almost 1,000 milligrams of salt. Dietary guidelines recommend no more than 2,400 milligrams for the whole day!)

Make good food choices for a

Happy Healthy New Year!