Even the most well-intentioned cooks might be hurting their waistlines and their health with these foods.
Are you still using any of these bad ingredients?
Many Americans consume too many omega-6 and not enough omega-3s.
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To ensure you get both, swap in avocado or extra virgin olive oil.
These oils also infuse a delicate, subtle flavor into your dishes.
A half cup ofCampbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup, for example, has 870 mg of sodium.
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It also packs boatloads of vegetable oil.
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Inflammation can lead to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
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The dye may also be a potential trigger for hyperactivity in children.
If you’re trying to cut calories from your baked goods, swap out sugar for unsweetened applesauce instead.
Bleached All-Purpose Flour
Cardiello advises against using bleached all-purpose flour.
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Who wants to eat homemade bread or baked goods laced with creepy chemicals?
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Certain Yogurts
Reduced-fat or low-fat flavored yogurts aren’t necessarily low in sugar, too.
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In fact, manydiet flavored yogurts use sugarto compensate for the lack of fat.
“Did you know that one container of flavored yogurt can have more sugar than a candy bar?
It’s true!”
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says Cassie Bjork, RD, LD.
Plus, isn’t your fruit smoothie sweet enough without added sugar from a reduced-fat or low-fat flavored yogurt?
The easy guide to cutting back on sugar is finally here.
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Instead, prepare your own at home with these8 Go-To Salad Dressings.
While many companies have stopped using BPA in the epoxy coatings of their cans, some still use it.
That’s basically three orders of large French fries from McDonald’s!
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Bouillon Cubes
Bouillon cubes are tiny nutrition traps.
You think they’re small and harmless, but one cube can pack artificial coloring agents and hydrogenated oils.
This is as far removed from a natural egg as you’re free to get."
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On top of that, some brands will add cane sugar, skyrocketing the overall sweetness.
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Smoothies keep the fiber intact in fruits and vegetables, too.
Plus, pork offers more protein and heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids than its poultry-based counterpart.
But unfortunately, most sausage links are the opposite of diet-friendly.
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The reason: The majority of their calories come from fat.
To make matters worse, many links are laced with corn syrup and food additives.
One serving ofsweetened condensed milkhas 22 grams of sugar and 40 mg of sodium.
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Plus, it lacks other important vitamins and nutrients whole milk and plant-based milks provide.
As a healthier alternative, prepare your own at home, using whole grain flour and grass-fed butter.
Plus, one serving can easily have 340 milligrams of sodium.
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If you must have gravy with yourmashed potatoes, it’s worth the effort to make your own.
Moreover, cheese dips for nachos have artificial colors and flavorings, in addition to food additives.
Makeyour own delicious dips at homeso you know exactly what’s going into your appetizer.
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Potato Seasonings
Do your spuds need some love?
Season them with a mix of thyme,rosemary, and sea salt.
Instead, season whole-wheat panko breading or whole grain flour with the spices and herbs of your choice.
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