How to make 'Healthy' Food Items That Are Doing You More Harm Than Good.

Sports and energy drinks are beverages to boost your energy and athletic performance. These drinks are loaded with sugar, artificial carcinogenic colours, and large amounts of caffeine. The high amount of sugar can lead to health issues such as high blood pressure, fatty liver, and obesity. It would be recommended to replace these sugary drinks with water to stay hydrated.

Most people assume that baked chips are a healthy alternative to fried chips, but that’s far from true. As the baked version lacks fat, they are often loaded with a higher amount of sodium. This is why it’s always essential to check the ingredients and the nutritional value behind the pac

People switch to diet soda to enjoy a bubbly drink without adding a hefty dose of calories. Although diet soda contains no sugar and has zero calories, but regular consumption of diet soda can lead to diabetes, fatty liver, and heart diseases. Consuming it once in a while is fine, but certainly not every day.

While yogurts are healthy, their sweetened versions aren’t! Flavoured yogurts can contain huge amounts of sugar which you can easily avoid. So choose unsweetened yogurts and instead top them with fresh fruits for natural sweetness and crunch

People grab protein bars on the go thinking that it might satisfy their hunger and will provide them with the much-needed protein, but, that’s not true. These bars are often loaded with artificial sweeteners, artificial colours, oils and preservatives, which is not something that you’d want to put in your body. It is better if you opt for fresh vegetables, pulses, nuts, and beans instead.

You couldn’t be more wrong if you’re picking up a loaf of multigrain, or whole wheat, and thinking that you’re making a healthy decision. Most of the bread is made of refined grains which do not contain the fibre of whole grains. Ensure you check the back of the product and scan the ingredients before buying the loaf.

Also Read: 5 Nutritionists Share Their Go-To Superfoods To Stay Hydrated In Summers

Summer is a season that spares no one. While I was prepared to drench in sweat and bicker about humidity this summer, like every other year, what I didn’t anticipate was a *major* heatwave kicking in and disrupting my peace totally. In the past few days, functioning as I would has become challenging, courtesy of the impossible-to-cope-with heat that’s taken over my sanity. I know, the scathing heat has vexed you completely too. And, left you dehydrated like never before. So, I reached out to some of the best nutritionists and asked them to share their favourite superfood to keep the hydration level at check during summers.

Coconut water is one of the best drinks to tackle heat in summer. It is low in calories and contains natural enzymes and minerals like potassium. Have this super drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach to ensure double health benefits. With cooling properties, coconut water contains lauric acid which helps to boost immunity, kick-starts metabolism, and fight dehydration and constipation. Add mint, honey and lemon juice to coconut water to have a soothing and soulful experience.”

Traditional to Kolkata and Bihar, Sattu is an extremely cooling food that hard-working labourers usually eat for their main meals, because it not just keeps them full and provides quality protein but also keeps their bodies protected from the scorching sun. It is also light on the digestive system. I call Sattu the great Indian protein shake. Sattu is Bengal gram or chana dal flour which is roasted and mixed with a little cumin powder or even coriander. This superfood has existed in our country for decades. A cooling agent that naturally brings down your body temperature, sattu is also a pure protein source and rich in fibre, calcium, iron, manganese, and magnesium. In fact, a combination of buttermilk and sattu works as a great summer drink.”