3 “Health” Foods That Are Unhealthy?
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Dear Friend,
This all came about one evening, roaming the halls for a late night healthy snack in a hotel/casino in Atlantic City, NJ. I was scheduled to speak the next morning and wanted to choose the healthiest food to avoid bloating, help me sleep, wake energized and give the best presentation I possibly could. The snacks I found made me think of this…
Everyday I speak with someone struggling to lose weight, or who can’t sleep, is tired all the time, who’s joint’s hurt, has trouble concentrating, gets bloated after eating, and is stressed often. And their kids are also struggling with similar symptoms, including anxiety.
Did you know that every one of those symptoms can be from food? Even supposed healthy foods.
The snacks below are what I found that night. I’m not vilifying or judging the products or companies below. I’m saying if you have any of the symptoms above, are concerned about preventing disease, want to look and feel great, and want to help your children, look at the food you’re eating.
The items I’ve highlighted in the foods below, marketed as healthy snacks, have been questioned regarding whether they’re healthy or not, some linked to cancer, obesity, diabetes, and so on.
On the cover they check all the buzz words- 12 g Protein, Heart Healthy, Gluten Free, Vegan, No Nitrates/Nitrites, 100% Beef, but on closer inspection, which ingredients are flying under your radar?
Read below then let me know how I can help you and your family. It’s tough doing this on your own.
All my best,
Peter
Peter Kofitsas MS, PT - Speaker, Life Coach, Author, Nutritionist, Physical Therapist
3 “health” foods that are Unhealthy?
How to Make The Best Choices
Bars
Bars are ubiquitous “health” foods. But are they?
“Natural Flavor”- Blend of more than 100 processed chemicals including MSG, allergies, processing (still natural?) lack of transparency, misleading?
“Soy Lecithin”- Can raise estrogen→ Raised estrogen can be a risk for cancer. Also, if not organic, then GMO→ Pesticides, organ toxicity, soil depletion, antibiotic resistance.
“Rice Flour”- High carbs, low nutrients, heavy metals (Arsonic), high glycemix index → Diabetes.
BTW- Mars Inc. owns Kind. You know, M&Ms, Snickers, etc.
Dark Chocolate
A source of serotonin, the bodies natural feel good chemical, and delicious, but do these ingredients cancel the good?
“Alkalized Cocoa”- Process of alkalization significantly reduces cocoas antioxidant content → less nutritious → Less cardiovascular benefit compared to natural cocoa.
“Soy Protein”- Potential to interfere with thyroid function, GMO’s (see above), increased estrogen.
“Soy Lecithin”- See above.
“Rice Flour”- See above.
“Natural Flavors”- See above.
Protein Snacks
Anything protein, especially beef, is red hot right now regarding health trends. While I agree animal protein can be great, here are some caveats.
“Sugar”, “Brown Sugar”- Processed sugar→weight gain, insulin resistance→ Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, mood swings, joint pain, sleep problems.
“Maltodextrin”- potential to disrupt gut bacteria balance, gas, bloating, diarrhea, spikes blood sugar.
“Hydrolized Corn Protein”- MSG, GMO’s, bloating, anxiety, insomnia.
“Soybeans”- If not organic, then GMO (see above).
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About Peter Kofitsas MS, PT
PROFESSIONAL
Peter Kofitsas MS, PT is a Speaker, Author, International Life & Health Coach, Culinary Nutritionist, Physical Therapist, Food/Restaurant Consultant, and former Scholarship Football Athlete. He’s also been called, “The Missing Link” in employee wellbeing. As an expert for the media, he has appeared on ABC, FOX, MSN, TLC, and in Fitness magazine. He’s the author of 3 books, including, Shop, Cook, Eat. He’s also the creator of the 5 Minutes to Fitness+ Program, a revolutionary lifestyle program for achieving optimal health which has been featured on QVC and FOX. He’s been helping companies assist their employees in being healthier and finding balance during the Covid- 19 pandemic.
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Nutrition Degree, Magna Cum Laude, Montclair State University
Physical Therapy degree, Master of Science, New York Medical College
College Lecturer- nutrition, exercise, physical therapy, kinesiology
Creator- 5 Minutes to Fitness+, Fit Friends’ Revolution
Author; Shop, Cook, Eat, Core Energy Program, & Live Better Journal
Food/Restaurant Consultant- Hospitality Training, Sustainable Menu Design, Recipe Development
Client List / Appearances
GE • Goldman Sachs • KPMG • Verizon • Metropolitan Museum of Art • Sony • UPS • Quest Diagnostics • Whole Foods • Louis Vuitton • Moët Hennessy • Working Mother • Kellari Group • Serafina Group • China Grill Management • Union Square Hospitality Group • The Episcopal Church • St Barnabas Health Care Systems • HDMS • Grocery Haulers • NY Staffing Assoc • Assoc of Health Care Recruiters
