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    Default 10 of the worst foods you can eat

    Hydrogenated fats

    These are mostly man-made fats that are used in bakery items and stick margarine. Studies show that it isn't so much how much fat there is in your diet that causes problems, as what kind of fat, and hydrogenated fats are the worst. Avoid buying cookies, crackers, baked goods or anything else that has hydrogenated oil on the ingredient list. Fortunately, the FDA now requires that food manufactures identify the amount of hydrogenated fats in their products—look for trans fats on the nutrition panel.

    Olestra

    Olestra is a fake fat, used to make non-fat potato chips and other snacks. You'd think, with all the bad rap fat has gotten, a non-fat fat would be great. But Olestra has been shown to bind with fat-soluble vitamins A, E, D and K and carotenoids—substances thought to keep the immune system healthy and prevent some cancers—and to eliminate them from your system. Procter and Gamble, the company that produces olestra, has acknowledged the problem with vitamins A, E, D and K and is now fortifying it with them.

    Olestra has also caused digestive upset in some people, especially when they eat a lot of it. Often, it's not just fat in the potato chips that causes problems for people; it's the fact that they are displacing healthier foods, such as fruit, so Olestra can just perpetuate an unhealthy habit.


    Nitrates

    Many foods, especially cured meats such as bacon and hot dogs, use nitrates to preserve color and maintain microbial safety. Nitrate is harmless, but it can convert to nitrite, which can form nitrosamines, a powerful cancer-causing chemical, in your body. Whenever possible, look for nitrate-free preserved meats. When you do eat foods containing nitrates, have a glass of orange juice at the same time (for instance, orange juice with your morning bacon). Vitamin C is known to inhibit the conversion to nitrosamines in your stomach.

    Alcohol

    This one item has created more problems than all the rest put together. Of course, it is possible to consume alcohol wisely and safely and enjoy it immensely, such as a fine glass of wine with a delicious dinner. But even if you exercise caution in no other area of your diet, this is the area where you should.

    Raw oysters

    Raw oysters can carry deadly bacteria that can cause severe illness or death. Because it is strictly "buyer beware" when buying them, you take a big risk every time you do. To date, no government or independent body inspects seafood for safety or will guarantee its quality. Oysters are a nutritious food, and are great to include in your diet, but if you do, cook them first!

    Saturated animal fats

    That means fatty meats, especially beef and pork, or the skin on poultry. It also includes full-fat dairy products such as cheese, milk and cream. Fatty meat and dairy products do have some contributions to make to a diet, but none that can't be found elsewhere.

    Soda

    Drinking soda is a poor way to get fluids. They are full of sugar or artificial sweeteners and often contain caffeine, artificial colors and flavors. Substitute homemade soda by mixing sparkling water with fresh, 100 percent juice.

    Low-acid home-canned foods

    Home canning can be dangerous for foods low in acid such as green beans, carrots or other garden vegetables. The potential of botulism is high because home canners often do not reach the temperatures and pressures necessary to kill the botulism spores that may contaminate the food. Low-acid home-canned foods are one of the main causes of food poisoning.

    High-fat snacks, chips

    Even if they are made with vegetable oil, they should be minimized. The balance of fat in our diets has shifted too far to the omega-6 variety, found in most processed vegetable oils. It is thought that too many of these fats may be leading to certain chronic diseases. Instead, focus on fruits and non-fat whole grains for snacking.

    Liquid meals

    They aren't inherently bad for you, but they do keep you from eating whole, natural foods that contain more nutrients and fiber and disease-fighting phytochemicals. They may be okay for people who are too sick to eat, but don't let them displace the real foods in your diet.

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    Default Re: 10 of the worst foods you can eat

    OH lord do I know the anti benefits of Olestra!!!! If you eat too much you end up getting a stomach ache.....indigestion, cramps, gas and worst of all diarhea (sp) it SUCKS!!!!

    And the whole binding to those vitamins, when they bind to them, they end up taking them outta your body......so it's causing more harm then good!!!

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    A good, balanced diet with everything in moderation. That's the way to go

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    Aye,I live in New Orleans and love raw oysters!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by onlythebest
    Aye,I live in New Orleans and love raw oysters!!!
    One of the most memorable meals of my life was raw oysters in Seattle. I seriously don't believe in these "bad foods/good foods" lists. Most anything can be characterized as good or bad with descriptive writing and a captive audience.

    "Fresh tuna, which is near the top of the ocean food chain, should find itself at the bottom of your own because of elevated mercury levels......

    "Fresh tuna, which is a good source of lean protein with beneficial fish oils represents an excellent source for essential amino acids while preventing heart disease........."

    Just depends how you skew it. I love oysters....... and shellfish is actually very nutritious.

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    I know exactly what you mean.I love shellfish and other seafood as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by onlythebest
    I know exactly what you mean.I love shellfish and
    other seafood as well.
    In the total scheme of dietary proteins, seafood offers a lot of protein for a low amount of fat. Cholesterol can tend to be higher though.

    You know, I can't stop from laughing every time I see that pic of the Enzo in your sig. This story with the crashed Enzo out here in Los Angeles keeps on getting weirder and weirder. Today, the cops announce that the crash is captured on video tape from an in-car camera and they are looking for the tape....... Oh, and the "passenger" and owner of the car served 5 years in prison in the early '90s for counterfeiting. LOL!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Adrenaline
    In the total scheme of dietary proteins, seafood offers a lot of protein for a low amount of fat. Cholesterol can tend to be higher though.

    You know, I can't stop from laughing every time I see that pic of the Enzo in your sig. This story with the crashed Enzo out here in Los Angeles keeps on getting weirder and weirder. Today, the cops announce that the crash is captured on video tape from an in-car camera and they are looking for the tape....... Oh, and the "passenger" and owner of the car served 5 years in prison in the early '90s for counterfeiting. LOL!
    Well,that explains the muscle mass I have then.I eat seafood religiously.

    Yeah,a friend of mine that owns an '88 Testarossa emailed me a little snippet to this latest development.
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    Quote Originally Posted by onlythebest
    Well,that explains the muscle mass I have then.I eat seafood religiously.

    Yeah,a friend of mine that owns an '88 Testarossa emailed me a little snippet to this latest development.
    For all the screening that Ferrari does of potential buyers, I think they kinda screwed it up on this one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Adrenaline
    For all the screening that Ferrari does of potential buyers, I think they kinda screwed it up on this one.
    I concur completely.
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    Default Re: 10 of the worst foods you can eat

    heh olestra and anal leakage

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    Anything from McDonalds= terrible
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    Aye,I live in New Orleans and love raw oysters!!!
    I'm from New Orleans, born and raised and lived most of my life, and I still don't like raw oysters! I love them fried though.

    As far as the bad foods list, it sounds like you're suposed to go grow your own food and kill your own meat or something. Everything is bad for you I guess. Of course I'm sure a Big Mac is worse than some turkey from the deli or a protein shake. I hate cooking so I guess I'm doomed to be unhealthy.

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    Natural saturated fats actually aren't all *that* bad for you -- in the original studies, I hear, they grouped them together with hydrogenated/trans fats, which kill you bad. (That's a technical term. ) Use moderation, but these are hardly that bad.

    Alcohol in moderation is actually a perfectly OK component of a healthy diet, especially the red wines which contain antioxidants. Recent research has found that even drinking beer and cocktails benefits the heart! It increases cancer risk about as much as it lowers heart disease risk, so it's probably about neutral.

    I'm surprised refined sugars aren't on this list. They can be pretty hard on your system.

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    I've never had problems with Olestra products. I always thought it would happen if you ate large quantities like the whole bag of chips.




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    Aye,I live in New Orleans and love raw oysters!!!
    The old wives tale is, don't eat them in any month that doesn't have an 'R' in its name.

    Just little bit of olestra makes my poop white, a lot makes my stomach churn as well. no leakage though.

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    Ya that was my problem, I over did it on the LIGHT Doritos (with olestra in them) and i ended up havin stomach cramps and diarrhea, not fun...........

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    Quote Originally Posted by onlythebest
    I know exactly what you mean.I love shellfish and other seafood as well.
    Damn skippy. Give me about $500 and a raw bar and I'm a happy bitch.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lunchbox
    The old wives tale is, don't eat them in any month that doesn't have an 'R' in its name.
    Or an old coon*ss tale,LOL.

    Quote Originally Posted by PaigeDWinter
    Damn skippy. Give me about $500 and a raw bar and I'm a happy bitch.
    Same here,LMFAO!!!
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    personally i believe in anything in moderation. Seriously, if you're gonna eat a whole friggin' box of Krispy Kreme, then you gotta pay for it by getting your ass on a treadmill or something. Otherwise you'll lose the Battle of the Bulge and i'm not talking the History Channel.

    I also think "Super Size Me" should be required viewing of all parents before they have children. I knew that crap was bad for you...but it definitely made me realize that i had a point about moderation/excercise.

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    omg Lola is that you in your avatar? I want to eat/not eat whatever you are-- damn!

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