i'm not risking my health eating trash food some foods are known for their unique taste
but sometimes what makes a food unique can also make it dangerous
here are the top 10 most harmful foods people keep eating very dangerous soda is it soda or
pop where you're from no matter what you call it it might just be your new arch nemesis after this
at this point most of us know to enjoy our soda in moderation however some people who treat it as
a staple might want to be aware this carbonated beverage is known to be extremely high in sugar
and caffeine and carries all the negative effects associated with both of them it's addicting
habit-forming and can lead to loads of medical problems like diabetes and clinical obesity
wow i didn't even drink it not only that but soda wreaks havoc on your chompers
slowly but surely soda has led to an increase in dental issues over the years save yourself
a trip to the dentist and take care of your teeth now by brushing after you finish that can of soda
diet soda also has an interesting set of problems although calorie free and void of sugar it still
manages to be somewhat bad for you in place of sugar these beverages use artificial sweeteners
to create their flavors these sweeteners have been known to bring about an unusual rise in the risk
of other diseases so next time you're grabbing a can of your favorite soda why not consider a glass
of water instead your body and your teeth will thank you all things in moderation right hot dogs
it might come as no surprise that red meat and processed meat have come
under fire in recent years for being seemingly unhealthy for the populace
most scientific bodies recommend reducing your intake to almost zero however there
are some people out there who wouldn't dream of giving up meat caught in the cross section
of both of these problems is the hot dog it's a processed pseudo sausage containing
by-products and cuts of red meat making it an easy target for doctors and dietitians
the real problem with the way hot dogs and other similar meats are processed
is the added amount of nitrates and nitrites these have both been found to be harmful when
ingested regularly and in large amounts and surprise surprise hot dogs are full of both
like with most things it's okay to enjoy a dog or two every now and then but you might want to
think about where that hot dog came from the next time there's a dollar hot dog day at the stadium
maybe nathan's hot dog eating competition could switch to tofu dogs instead kazu marzu we're not
talking about some remote getaway island paradise we're talking cheese here people this strange
delicacy comes to us from across the atlantic ocean it originates in italy and is enjoyed both
there and in france where the true cheese lovers of the world reside it's often consumed during
celebrations or special occasions like birthdays and weddings what makes this cheese unique is not
only its taste but its method of production kazoo marzu literally means rotten cheese in english
and the process that it goes through is a little stomach turning what do you mean
it is made exclusively on the island of sardinia with heritage sheep milk and while that may
sound normal there is one little caveat after the cheese has been fermented it's left to rot in the
elements and decompose with the help of believe it or not maggots the cheese is infested with fly
larvae that help break down the structure of the cheese to create a creamy soft mixture within the
rind but it gets so much worse connoisseurs of the cheese largely consider it to be unsafe to eat if
the maggots are dead this means that every bite of kazu marzu is a wriggling mouthful of insects
how appetizing if the maggots aren't finely chewed and consumed this can lead to digestive problems
that you might not want to hear about in detail instead of this pest ridden delicacy anyone up for
some good old cheddar cheese anyone fruit juice fruit juice is loaded with sugar if you're one
of the people who thought fruit juice would be a good alternative to soda you might want to think
again unfortunately fruit juice falls victim to the same problem it's loaded with sugars and not
only the sugars that companies put in their drinks to make them more palatable but the
natural sugars contained within the fruit itself as well normally when you eat a piece of fruit
you're consuming more than just the sucrose inside it often there's fiber vitamins minerals and pulp
that your body needs to actively work to digest i need juice people need juice when you consume the
highly concentrated form of these fruits found in most juices you're mostly just getting the
sugar that makes fruit juice a lot less healthy than it claims to be the problem with juices like
this and a great deal of other foods comes in the way that it's produced if it's heavily processed
with extra additives or ingredients or exposed to great quantities of heat for an increased duration
you can generally assume that it is losing a large portion of its health benefits
look for alternatives like cold pressed juices today more companies are making an honest effort
by trying sustainable and natural farm-to-table methods of production make sure there's more to
your juice than just a glass full of sugar while it may be a slightly better alternative than soda
you'd be much better off just eating a piece of fruit with a glass of water on the side fugu
this next entry on the list has gained worldwide notoriety even appearing on an episode of the
simpsons any food that contributes to homer simpson's near demise might be reason enough to
second guess before you put in your mouth we're speaking of course about fugu fugu means puffer
fish in japanese which is coincidentally where the dish is most popular it just so happens that
if it's prepared incorrectly it will mean certain death for the diner the digestive tract and organs
of the puffer fish contain a lethal neurotoxin that is said to be over a thousand times more
deadly than cyanide omg it's called tetrodotoxin and one fish has enough to kill over 30 people the
symptoms include paralysis and fatal respiratory failure talk about a dish to die for it's so
dangerous that in japan you have to be licensed to even prepare and serve the dish in a restaurant
in order to procure a license many chefs train for years on how to butcher the fish properly
and safely even though there are deaths attributed to this fish every single year it almost always
comes down to service from an unlicensed chef we don't know about you but instead of puffer
fish we'll just stick to the ever popular tuna there's nothing dangerous about tuna is there
rhubarb never rub another man's rhubarb chances are if you've heard of this next route you've only
seen it represented in pies that's right we're talking about rhubarb this vibrant red stalk
found on so many farms in north america is not all that it seems to be it's hiding a little secret it
has dark green leaves which contain a byproduct known as oxalic acid happy leap day lemon help
yourself to some rhubarb the intake of oxalic acid comes with a few irritating side effects such as
burning inflammation diarrhea nausea pain digestive troubles and respiratory constriction
couple this with the fact that kidney stones are often associated with oxalic acid and you have one
painful dessert although fear not because it's the red root of the plant that is most often used in
dessert recipes not the toxic leaves while it's true that you would have to eat around 11 pounds
of the dark green leaves these minor symptoms are attributed to smaller doses of the root as well
so the next time your grandma is preparing rhubarb pie watch her carefully make sure that she knows
what she's doing we'd hate for you to end up in the hospital because of a dessert nutmeg too much
nutmeg there's nothing better on a cold winter's night than a nice warm cocoa with a little bit of
nutmeg or smelling the sweet aroma of cookies with just a sprinkling of nutmeg over the top
well we hate to say it but nutmeg is hiding a bit of a dangerous secret
while yes it's an extremely popular spice that's used in some of our favorite recipes
don't be fooled by its warm smell and unique flavor in large quantities nutmeg can be toxic
the secret ingredient is nutmeg within nutmeg lies a special oil called myristacin
the properties of this particular oil can cause dizziness nausea tiredness sleepiness
and hallucinations it even contributes to seizures when consumed in massive doses
it's said that about 10 grams or two teaspoons of the spice is enough to bring on signs of toxicity
while it may not be fatal we'd advise you not to eat entire spoonfuls of the spice by itself
seed oils sesame seed over the past 50 years there has been a massive shift in the oils that we use
to prepare our foods it used to be that in more rural settings people relied on what was readily
available to cook their food which was most often derived from animal products back in those days
beef tallow animal fat and butter used to be the major oils that we use to cook
in recent years it seems like the switch has been made almost entirely to seed oils while it may be
true that these oils are healthier in some aspects their downfall lies in the process by which they
are refined avoiding things that are bad for your health are you noticing a trend with the way that
we process these unhealthy foods in order to extract these oils from the seeds that they come
from they undergo a heavy processing regimen which causes some unwanted additives and byproducts
the raw ingredients are pressed and heated in order to yield the oil that we use to cook with
like with many other foods the more steps that you add to a food process the more complications can
arise many of the properties in these oils have been labeled carcinogens by scientific bodies and
that increases drastically when they are heated and used in deep frying fear not though there are
many oils that have the benefits of lighter fat and none of the drawbacks these include avocado
olive and coconut oils so while you may want to ditch the use of vegetable oil in your kitchen
you can rest easy knowing that there are tasty alternatives out there to consider pretzels
stupendous hold on put down your pitchforks it's not our fault that pretzels aren't as healthy
as we once thought in the 90s and early 2000s pretzels were often cited as a healthy alternative
to potato chips and other sodium packed snacks well the science is in and pretzels are out
it's been found that while sodium and fat is low in this snack there really aren't a whole
lot of trade-offs pretzels have no fiber no protein are loaded with refined carbs
and have no healthy fat for your body to utilize or a salty sweet snack
what they do end up being are empty calories that your body just can't quite seem to decide
what to do with if you had to choose between chips or pretzels the answer should probably
still be pretzels but there's no need to get on your high horse about it when push comes to shove
pretzels really are just a nothing sandwich of carbohydrates this can even lead to a deeper
level of hunger and result in overeating which in our opinion slightly defeats the purpose of
a healthier snack we'll leave it up to you what goes in your pantry but instead of pretzels
try snacks that are rich in protein or fiber like a handful of nuts or rice cakes
we're sorry if this shocking news puts you in a bit of a twist energy drinks monster energy put it
in your body and ask questions later what could be wrong about a can of liquid energy nothing
right it pulls that energy from nowhere and fuels your body for hours on end with no repercussions
right wrong energy drinks have come under scrutiny in recent years due to their high caffeine content
and shopping list full of ingredients this includes additives like guarana taurine
carnitine glucorona lactone and on and on not only do these ingredients have some health
authority scratching their heads but it turns out that energy drinks have led to an increase
in serious health effects mostly plaguing young adults julie chen's energy drink energized this
can include anxiety heart problems blood pressure sleeplessness and nervous system complications
while you may think that you're gaining energy from this beverage itself it turns out that most
energy drinks are simply amping up your body to create more energy in the moment for every action
there is a reaction however and most times you'll be paying for this with a rather painful sugar
crash when you top this off with the fact that many artificial sweeteners and sugars are used in
the production of these drinks we think that it's pretty simple to lay down judgment against energy
drinks you could put worse things in your body but when it comes to harmful foods that we can't stop
eating energy drinks have got to be right at the top of that list maybe just stick to coffee
instead there are only two ingredients that go into that drink we've got more tap or click
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