The Worst and Best Foods for Your Health: What You Really Need to Know
The Worst and Best Foods for Your Health: What You Really Need to Know
Between conflicting information, trendy diets, and misleading labels, it's sometimes difficult to know what's truly good or bad for our health . However, some foods are true allies of well-being, while others seriously harm our physical and mental fitness, and even our longevity.
At Happyness Food , we help you sort things out, with a simple, science-based approach.
The worst foods for your health: those to limit (or even avoid)
1. Ultra-processed products
They are everywhere: ready meals, industrial snacks, energy bars full of additives... Rich in added sugars, trans fats, flavor enhancers and poor in nutrients.
Study (BMJ, 2019) : High consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of cancer, obesity, type 2 diabetes and depression.
2. Sugary drinks
Sodas, industrial iced teas, "100% pure juice" juices loaded with fructose: these drinks cause blood sugar spikes, abdominal fat storage, and chronic fatigue.
3. Industrial delicatessen meats
Rich in nitrite salt, saturated fats and preservatives, they increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers.
4. Fried foods and fast foods
French fries, nuggets, breaded snacks… They often contain trans fatty acids , the worst for the heart, liver and even the brain.
5. Refined grains
White bread, white rice, cookies… These high-glycemic carbohydrates cause your blood sugar to spike quickly, promote inflammation, and disrupt your appetite.
The best foods for health: your daily super allies
1. Green vegetables
Broccoli, spinach, kale… They are rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and strengthen the immune system while protecting against chronic diseases.
2. Red fruits
Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries: low in sugar, rich in polyphenols, they boost the brain, digestion and reduce oxidative stress.
3. Legumes
Lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans… Excellent sources of plant-based protein, fiber, and minerals. Ideal for heart and digestive health.
4. Good fats
Avocado, extra virgin olive oil, walnuts, chia or flax seeds: these foods are rich in omega-3 and unsaturated fatty acids , which are good for the heart and brain.
5. Oily fish
Salmon, mackerel, sardines: They provide omega-3, vitamin D, and complete proteins. Excellent for memory and hormonal balance.
6. Fermented foods
Kefir, raw sauerkraut, plain yogurt, miso: they strengthen the intestinal flora, essential for immunity, digestion... and even mental health!
Key takeaway: balance above all
It's not about being perfect. The key is to minimize harmful foods and favor those that truly nourish your body .
A good habit: if a food has a long and incomprehensible list of ingredients, it's probably not a good choice.
At Happyness Food, we have chosen our side.
Healthy, natural products, without questionable ingredients, designed to simplify your life and strengthen your health day after day .
Because eating better means living better .
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