Health experts say they generally avoid beverages and processed foods with large amounts of added sugar and salt. The picture shows cheesecakes for sale on a display stand at a bakery in Brooklyn, New York City on February 21, 2014. (Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
[The Epoch Times, December 13, 2023](Reported by Epoch Times reporter Li Xin) Some nutritionists and nutritionists revealed that they usually avoid beverages and processed foods that add a lot of sugar and salt.
Nine health experts interviewed (including doctors, registered dietitians and nutrition professors) told NBC News that their approach to healthy eating is basically the same, which is to maximize vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Food substitutes for foods such as cookies, crackers, and deli meats.
Here’s why these health experts consider avoiding diets high in sugar or salt:
Sweet drinks are high in calories
Jaimie Davis, a registered dietitian and professor of nutrition at the University of Texas at Austin, said she avoids sodas, sports drinks, coffee and other sugary drinks in order to Reduce caloric intake.
She also said some alcoholic cocktails are also high in sugar and calories.
Research has long shown a link between high sugar intake and obesity and heart disease. An October study examined the impact of sugary drink consumption among adults in 185 countries and found that sugary drinks are linked to the risk of type 2 diabetes, cancer and tooth decay.
Foods high in sodium may be considered gourmet
Angel Planells, a registered dietitian in Seattle, said he avoids foods considered “delicious” such as cured meats, smoked fish, canned soups and “TV dinners” that can be eaten simply by heating them. .
Planells says these sodium-rich foods can lead to heart health problems. The American Heart Association recommends that people consume less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day and no more than 2,300 mg. A 2021 study found that eating too much salt is linked to high blood pressure and obesity.
High-fat snacks come at a high cost
Dr. Linda Shiue, an internist and director of culinary and lifestyle medicine at Kaiser Permanente, said she avoids snacks like packaged cookies and crackers. She also checks food labels for chemicals used as additives or preservatives.
According to a research review published in 2020, consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods increases a person’s risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, and death. Such foods include sodas, hot dogs, candy, breakfast cereals and ice cream, which may contain high amounts of saturated fat.
(This article refers to a report by NBC News.)
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2023-12-13 17:34:15
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