Soy
problem with soy has to do with its phyto-estrogen, which mimics estrogen in
the body. For that reason soy should especially not be given to children who
are still growing. But honestly, it’s better off avoided by everyone. There are
plenty of tasty veggie-based meat alternatives if you’re looking to cut back on
animal protein.
White Bread
The bleached white flour spikes your blood sugar and features almost none of
the vitamins and minerals present in whole wheat. White bread also has less
fiber than whole wheat, and trust us you need more fiber as you age to keep
your digestive system chugging along. And while we are at it, bagels pose the same problem no nutrients or fiber but
also have a ton of sodium.
Store bought baked foods
Home baked goodies are so much better than store bought because you can enjoy
them fresh from the oven, without that slight chemical aftertaste of
preservatives. It’s not that homemade goodies are super healthy, but commercially produced
baked goods rely on hydrogenated oils to keep their products looking fresh for
weeks. They don’t even have to list these harmful trans fats on the label
unless they comprise more than 0.5% of the product.
