13 Foods You Think Are “Healthy” But Are Actually Not

Summary

The video script discusses 13 commonly perceived 'healthy' foods that may not be as beneficial as believed. It highlights issues with fat-free products, which often contain added sugars, and criticizes processed vegetarian alternatives for containing GMOs and rancid oils. The script also warns against high sugar content in fruit juices and sports drinks, and points out the presence of artificial additives in diet beverages. It further advises against consuming foods with GMOs, excessive sugars, and unhealthy fats, such as those found in Nutella, yogurt, and granola bars. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding what truly constitutes a healthy diet and encourages viewers to make informed choices.

Takeaways

• 🚫 'Fat-free' products often replace fat with added sugars and carbohydrates, potentially leading to increased fat intake and health issues.
• 🥗 Vegetarian burgers, especially processed ones, can contain rancid oils and genetically modified ingredients, which may not be beneficial for health.
• 🍔 Tofu, while a meat alternative, is often GMO and may come with health risks associated with genetically modified organisms.
• 🍹 Fruit juices, even though they seem healthy, can be high in sugar and lack the fiber that whole fruits provide, leading to potential health problems.
• 🥤 Sports drinks like Gatorade are high in sugar and artificial additives, which can lead to concentration issues and hyperactivity.
• 🥦 Diet and sugar-free products contain neurotoxins that have been linked to various health issues, including hyperactivity and allergies.
• 🍯 Nutella, despite its popularity, is high in sugar and contains ingredients like palm oil and skim milk powder that may have negative health impacts.
• 🥛 Yogurt is often perceived as a healthy probiotic source, but it usually contains high levels of sugar and may not provide the necessary beneficial bacteria.
• 🍓 Cheerios, while marketed as heart-healthy, are high in carbohydrates and may contain glyphosate, a chemical linked to health problems.
• 🍫 Granola bars are frequently misunderstood as healthy snacks but are often high in sugar and can contain unhealthy oils and GMOs.
• 🥞 Ensure and similar products may provide calories but also contain high levels of sugar, artificial sweeteners, and synthetic vitamins, which can contribute to poor health.

Q & A

What is the main issue with fat-free products?

The main issue with fat-free products is that the removal of fat often leads to the addition of sugars and carbohydrates to maintain taste, which can contribute to weight gain and health issues rather than promoting health.

What are the concerns with vegetarian burgers, and how do they compare to organic, clean meat?

Vegetarian burgers often contain rancid oils, hydrogenated fats, and genetically modified ingredients. They are also high in carbohydrates and sugars. Organic, clean meat would be a healthier option as it avoids these processed ingredients and provides natural nutrients.

Why is tofu considered a problematic meat alternative despite efforts to produce cleaner versions?

Tofu is often a GMO-ridden form of alternative meat. Genetically modified organisms have been linked to various diseases and can potentially alter human DNA, leading to issues like leaky gut, autoimmune disorders, and inflammation.

What makes fruit juice an unhealthy choice, especially for children?

Most fruit juices contain high amounts of sugar, between 22 and 40 grams per glass, which is well above the recommended daily value. Stripping the fruit of its fiber turns the natural fructose into a sugar bomb that can lead to fatty liver disease and high triglycerides.

What are the downsides of consuming Gatorade, even for athletes?

Gatorade is high in sugar, with 24 grams in a 20-ounce serving, and contains artificial colorings and flavorings that can cause concentration problems and hyperactivity. The diet version contains neurotoxins, and while it does provide electrolytes, there are healthier ways to replenish them without the synthetic ingredients.

What misconceptions exist about sugar-free and diet drinks, and what are their potential health risks?

Sugar-free and diet drinks are often perceived as healthier options, but they contain neurotoxins and toxic chemicals linked to hyperactivity disorders, allergies, and neural degenerative conditions. These drinks can lead to joint health issues and inflammation.

What are the main ingredients in Nutella and why are they considered unhealthy?

Nutella contains palm oil, which can be rancid and is often inhumanely sourced; skim milk powder with added sugar, which may include hormones and antibiotics; alkalized cacao, which is stripped of nutrients; hazelnuts, which if roasted, can also be rancid; and a high amount of sugar, making it a diabetic-friendly but toxic spread.

Why might yogurt not be as healthy as it is commonly believed?

Yogurt contains a low amount of natural good bacteria strains and is high in sugar, with 4 grams per ounce. The lactose in yogurt and often added sugars contribute to high insulin levels, and the dairy in yogurt may contain hormones and antibiotics.

What health concerns are associated with Cheerios and why should they be avoided?

Cheerios are high in carbohydrates and made from a grain that is often sprayed with glyphosate, a known gut destroyer. The grain is also turned into carbohydrates quickly, spiking insulin levels and potentially raising triglycerides. Genetically modified organisms are also a concern with Cheerios.

Why are granola bars considered unhealthy despite their natural image?

Granola bars are high in sugar, with three to six teaspoons per bar, and often contain rancid oils and genetically modified organisms. They can spike insulin levels and contribute to metabolic diseases like diabetes and blood pressure issues.

What are the issues with canola oil and why is it considered toxic?

Canola oil is made from highly processed rapeseeds and is subjected to extreme heat, which denatures the oil and makes it rancid. This rancid oil can congest cells, toxify the body, and disrupt fluid balance. The oil is also made with hexane, a derivative of gasoline, and requires deodorization due to its strong odor.

What are the health risks associated with consuming margarine compared to butter?

Margarine is made from bleached, deodorized, and artificially colored ingredients, often containing rancid oils and genetically modified organisms. It can disrupt hormones, expose the body to heavy metals, and is high in unhealthy fats. It is considered highly toxic and should be avoided.

Outlines

00:00

🥗 Misconceptions About 'Healthy' Foods

This paragraph discusses the common misconceptions about foods that people often believe to be healthy, but in reality, are not. It highlights the issues with fat-free products, which tend to compensate for the removed fat with added sugars and carbohydrates, potentially leading to health problems. It also addresses the concerns with vegetarian burgers, particularly those made with rancid oils and genetically modified ingredients. The paragraph warns against the consumption of such products, advocating for organic, clean alternatives instead.

05:02

🍯 Hidden Dangers in Popular Spreads and Snacks

The second paragraph delves into the hidden dangers of popular spreads like Nutella and common snacks such as granola bars. It breaks down the unhealthy components of Nutella, including palm oil, skim milk powder, and excessive sugar, pointing out the environmental and health issues associated with these ingredients. The paragraph also criticizes granola bars for their high sugar content and the use of rancid oils and genetically modified organisms, suggesting healthier alternatives to avoid these pitfalls.

10:05

🥛 Questioning Common Health Foods and Drinks

This paragraph questions the health benefits of commonly consumed foods and drinks, such as yogurt, Cheerios, and Ensure. It points out the low count of beneficial bacteria in yogurt and the high sugar content, suggesting fermented foods like sauerkraut as a better alternative. The paragraph also criticizes Cheerios for their high carbohydrate content and potential exposure to glyphosate, a harmful chemical. Ensure is highlighted for its toxicity and artificial components, advocating for healthier ways to gain necessary calories.

🥃 The Dark Side of Cooking Oils and Spreads

The final paragraph focuses on the negative aspects of cooking oils and spreads, such as canola oil and margarine. It explains the refining process of canola oil, which can lead to the oil becoming rancid and causing cellular congestion. Margarine's production process is also scrutinized, noting the use of bleach, deodorizers, and artificial coloring to mimic the appearance and properties of butter. The paragraph warns against the consumption of these products due to their potential health risks, including GMOs and exposure to heavy metals.

Keywords

💡Fat-free

The term 'fat-free' refers to food products that have had the fat content removed. In the context of the video, it is mentioned that the removal of fat from food items often leads to the addition of sugar and carbohydrates to maintain taste, which can contribute to health issues rather than being beneficial. This term is central to the video's message about misconceptions regarding healthy food choices.

💡Vegetarian burgers

Vegetarian burgers are meat substitutes made from plant-based ingredients. The video discusses the potential health drawbacks of some vegetarian burgers, including the use of rancid oils and genetically modified ingredients. These products may not be as healthy as consumers think, as they can contain additives and processing that may not align with a healthy diet.

💡Tofu

Tofu is a food product made from soybeans and is often consumed as a meat substitute by vegetarians and vegans. In the video, tofu is highlighted as a potential health concern due to its GMO-ridden form and the potential health risks associated with consuming genetically modified organisms, such as the possibility of altered DNA and digestive issues.

💡Fruit juice

Fruit juice refers to the liquid extracted from fruits, often consumed for its perceived health benefits and taste. However, the video emphasizes that most fruit juices are high in sugar content, which can lead to health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and liver problems. The natural sugar in fruit juice, without the fiber from the whole fruit, can contribute to an unhealthy sugar intake.

💡Gatorade

Gatorade is a popular sports drink marketed to replenish electrolytes and provide hydration during physical activity. The video, however, raises concerns about the high sugar content and artificial additives in Gatorade, which can lead to health issues such as concentration problems, hyperactivity, and the consumption of neurotoxins.

💡Sugar-free drinks

Sugar-free drinks are beverages marketed as a low-calorie or calorie-free alternative to regular sodas and beverages. The video discusses the potential health risks associated with artificial sweeteners and neurotoxins found in sugar-free drinks, which can lead to hyperactivity disorders, allergies, and other health issues.

💡Nutella

Nutella is a popular hazelnut cocoa spread that is often perceived as a sweet treat. However, the video highlights the high sugar content in Nutella, as well as the potential use of rancid oils and other unhealthy ingredients. The excessive sugar content makes it a less healthy choice than it may appear, contributing to health risks such as diabetes.

💡Yogurt

Yogurt is a dairy product made from milk that is fermented with specific cultures, often consumed for its probiotic benefits. The video challenges the health benefits of yogurt, noting that it typically contains a low amount of beneficial bacteria and high levels of sugar, which can be detrimental to health, especially when considering better alternatives like sauerkraut for probiotic intake.

💡Cheerios

Cheerios is a brand of oats-based cereal that is often marketed as heart-healthy. The video critiques this perception, explaining that Cheerios are high in carbohydrates and may contain glyphosate, a chemical linked to health issues. The cereal's grain source also raises concerns about genetically modified organisms and the impact on health.

💡Granola bars

Granola bars are snack foods made from rolled oats, nuts, and various sweeteners. The video warns against the high sugar content and potential use of unhealthy oils in granola bars, which can contribute to health problems like diabetes and metabolic issues. It suggests that these bars are often marketed as healthy but are actually detrimental to health.

💡Ensure

Ensure is a brand of nutritional drink shakes marketed to provide calories and nutrients, especially for those who may be losing weight or need nutritional support. However, the video criticizes Ensure for containing multiple types of sugar, artificial sweeteners, and synthetic vitamins, which can lead to health issues rather than providing the intended nutritional benefits.

💡Canola oil

Canola oil is a vegetable oil derived from rapeseeds, often touted as a healthy cooking oil. The video, however, explains that the process of making canola oil can denature the oil, making it rancid and potentially harmful to the body. It suggests that this oil may not be as healthy as commonly believed, due to the processing it undergoes.

💡Margarine

Margarine is a spread made from vegetable oils, designed to resemble butter in texture and flavor. The video discusses the unhealthy aspects of margarine, including its high content of rancid oils, GMOs, and exposure to heavy metals during the manufacturing process. It suggests that margarine is not a healthy alternative to butter and can lead to hormonal imbalances and other health issues.

Highlights

The misconception that fat-free foods are healthier, when in reality they often contain added sugars to compensate for the removed fat.

The issue with vegetarian burgers, which can contain rancid oils and genetically modified ingredients, being less healthy than their name suggests.

Tofu often being a GMO-ridden alternative to meat, with potential health risks associated with genetically modified organisms.

The high sugar content in fruit juices, which can lead to health problems despite their natural origin.

Gatorade and similar sports drinks being high in sugar and artificial additives, which can lead to health issues.

The false benefits of diet and sugar-free drinks, which can contain neurotoxins and other harmful chemicals.

Nutella's composition, which is high in sugar and contains potentially rancid oils and skim milk powder.

Yogurt, despite being seen as a probiotic food, often contains high amounts of sugar and may not provide sufficient healthy bacteria.

Cheerios and other grain-based foods being high in carbohydrates and potentially containing glyphosate, a harmful chemical.

Granola bars being high in sugar and potentially containing unhealthy oils and GMOs.

Ensure and other meal replacement drinks containing multiple types of sugar and artificial sweeteners, leading to potential health issues.

Canola oil being processed from rapeseed in a way that makes it rancid and potentially harmful to the body.

Margarine's production process involving bleaching, deodorizing, and the use of coloring, as well as its potential health risks.

The overall message of the transcript, which is to be aware of the true nutritional content of foods marketed as healthy, and to make informed choices.

The importance of understanding the difference between real fats and fake or toxic fats, and the impact of consuming unhealthy fats.

The potential health benefits of choosing whole, unprocessed foods over processed alternatives.

Transcripts

13 foods people eat

thinking the food is healthy

but it really isn't recently in our

large community facebook group this

question came up and it went crazy with

comments and i pulled the top 13 foods

that people are regularly eating

thinking they're doing the good thing

for their body or thinking it's a health

food and it's really not a health food

if you think of others as we go comment

in the comment section but let's dive in

number one on the list

fat

free if it says fat free you have

removed the fat this craze started 30 to

40 years ago to try to combat heart

disease here's what happened when you

remove the fat what do you have to add

in to make the food still taste good

sugar

fats got replaced by carbohydrates and

guess what happened to heart disease

it kept on going fat is not the issue

unhealthy fat is the issue there's a

large difference of knowing what real

fat is and what fake fats toxic rancid

fats are but fat-free is not the

solution it's actually the way to add

more fat to your body because of all the

carbohydrates you take in number two

beyond meat the craze has begun of

vegetarian burgers now there's some

companies out there pushing it to try to

make these things healthier but

typically what you are going to see is

rancid oils so these are hydrogenated

oils that end up congesting your system

and congesting your cells number two

you're going to see a lot of genetically

modified ingredients

and to make these taste

like edible food you're going to add in

a lot of carbohydrates and sugars

typically so

be on alert they may be beyond meat

but they are not better for your health

the real thing in its organic clean form

would be better or just if you choose

not to eat meat don't try to substitute

it which leads me to number three tofu

now there are companies that have really

worked to get cleaner versions of this

but traditionally what you're going to

see with tofu you're eliminating a meat

but you're replacing it with a gmo

ridden form of alternative meat now why

is gmo bad genetically modified

organisms have been tied to many

diseases inside of the body you are

taking in altered dna if you offer the

dna of food and then you eat it what

does it do to your dna over time

well potentially alters it we don't know

that's the problem but these chemicals

build up in the system they create

resistance in the guts which can create

leaky gut problems autoimmune related

disorders and inflammation so instead of

reaching for the tofu just stick with

vegetables just stick with beans the

alternatives number four fruit juice

huge problem

children all the way up the chain but

especially to our kids did you know that

most fruit juice contains between 22

and 40 grams of sugar per glass you're

thinking you're doing your kid a favor

by handing them mott's apple juice in

the back seat you are really handing

them nearly 40 grams of sugar way above

our recommended daily value just by

taking that you are already at it or

above depending on your size so these

are sugar bombs now the reason this is

important is because fructose that is in

the juice naturally now if you already

eat the piece of fruit it's different

because it still contains the fiber but

if you strip out the fiber you are now

negating the anti-sugar effect that the

fruit naturally has you're putting

fructose into the body and then

oftentimes let's be honest with

concentrates in a lot of forms of orange

juice and fruit juice we're adding extra

sugar in the form of high fructose corn

syrup that hits the liver the liver has

to process this overload of sugar

abundance it then turns it into fat

creates an abundance of fatty liver

disease as well as high triglycerides

number six

gatorade they've branded it well haven't

they athletes i did it as a kid a lot 32

ouncer 20 ouncer every sporting event i

was doing five sports a year always had

gatorade little did i know it is loaded

with sugar 24 grams of sugar just in a

20 ounce gatorade it also comes with

some delicious artificial colorings

which create concentration problems and

hyperactivity it also comes with

artificial flavorings if you go for the

diet version you are now taking in

neurotoxins in the body it comes with

electrolytes which i would agree that's

the benefit from an athlete perspective

to put electrolytes back in like sea

salt but there's a healthier way to go

about that because those are synthetic

electrolytes stay away from the gatorade

number six speaking of sugar-free and

diet drinks we think we're doing

ourselves a favor because it's literally

called a diet drink or the skinny

version the sugar-free version of our

favorite coffee drinks favorite sodas

gums lemonades full of these neurotoxins

these have been connected to

hyperactivity disorders allergies neural

degenerative conditions they are heavily

toxic chemicals going into the system

that have been linked to these issues in

fact i've had patients clinically that

have advised to stop the diet soda or

stop the diet skinny drinks and their

joint health improves because the

inflammation goes away so staying away

from those number seven topping the list

on the other side nutella nutella this

stuff if you actually separate it out

right tastes incredible to a lot of

people but when you separate this out

you're getting a layer of palm oil okay

on the top that heavier fat has the

potential to be rancid and it is usually

inhumanely sourced it's very hard on the

environment the way that they source it

but let's just keep moving deeper then

we go skim milk powder which is

the fat skimmed off of the milk added a

bunch of sugar back in and now we're

dealing with dairy which i don't think

nutella is going to care that it's

organic dairy so it's going to come with

all the hormones and all of the

antibiotics with it next we're going to

see a layer of cacao which would be fine

because it's loaded with antioxidants

however this cacao more than likely is

alkalized which is stripped of the

nutrients and then starts to contain

some rancidity depending on the way that

they made it after that we go hazelnuts

hopefully they haven't messed that one

up but man tends to mess up a lot of

good things that god created when it

comes to food and if those are roasted

then those would be rancid and then

finally sugar sugar sugar sugar sugar

sugar sugar sugar a third of the

container of nutella is sugar extremely

toxic it is diabetes in a jar it's

equivalent to eating five oreos in a

scoop of nutella you might as well enjoy

the oreos don't do the oreos either all

right yogurt number eight controversial

because a lot of people love their

yogurt as a source of probiotics they

think they're doing their digestive

tract a favor let me explain it this way

the yogurt contains so few of the

natural strains that our body needs of

good bacteria there are other fantastic

fermented foods you could be eating like

sauerkraut that would go a lot further

now i understand you're probably not

having sauerkraut for breakfast but what

you are having for breakfast with yogurt

is four grams of sugar per ounce that

slightly goes down when it comes to

greek yogurt so the natural occurring

sugars in greek or regular yogurt are

already high because of the lactose that

they are made out of but then we

oftentimes add extra sugars to it like

activia a very prominent brand has

almost 10 grams for every 4 ounce crazy

amounts of sugar in the yogurt there's

much better ways that you can be getting

healthy bacteria in and really you just

don't need the dairy because it adds in

more potential hormones and potential

antibiotics into your system because

what is done to the cow number nine

cheerios i have been talking on this one

for a long time because it's been totted

and cheerios has done its internal

studies on the benefits of heart health

i could name a hundred other foods and

have with other videos on this channel

where there's heart-healthy foods that

would be way ahead of putting cheerios

into your body here's why it is loaded

with carbohydrates it's coming from a

grain which opens us up to a whole

prefla of different problems that grain

is sprayed with glyphosate which is a

known gut

destroyer in fact monsanto the maker of

glyphosate roundup that glyphosate is

the main chemical used in it was sued

100 million dollars because that

chemical causes cancer caused it in an

individual now there's cases worldwide

for lawsuits with that it also is going

to be grain and wheat which is now

turning directly into carbohydrates four

seconds after hitting your mouth so we

are spiking our insulin levels which is

the opposite direction we want to go for

dealing with the heart issue cholesterol

issue or blood pressure issue that

excess sugar is going to hit the liver

and turn into triglycerides potentially

raising the triglycerides of your body

as well as we're dealing with

genetically modified organisms so these

gmos again are altering potentially the

dna and introducing us to foreign

chemicals and foreign makeups inside of

our body ditch the cheerios number 10

granola bars

so guilty as a kid man look nature made

little chewy granola bars clif bars are

big now

these i've come to know are sugar bombs

and open you up to a whole preflow of

different things there's three to six

teaspoons of sugar per granola bar and

we're gonna get opened up to rancid oils

in granola bars oftentimes you will see

rancid unhealthy oils if it doesn't say

coconut if it doesn't say olive which

wouldn't happen in a granola bar then

you can guess it's going to be a rancid

oil genetically modified organisms are

going to show up there as well and a lot

of them contain some level of a rice

protein or some level of a grain those

are going to spike carbohydrates and

insulin levels which is going the wrong

direction for metabolic disease of

diabetes blood pressure and cholesterol

problems i just stay away from the

granola bars now number 11 ensure the

only thing that this thing ensures

is poor health

incredibly toxic stuff i understand

you're trying to keep the calories on

we're trying to provide calories to

someone that might be losing it they're

in a desperate bad situation but this

would be the last thing i would want to

give a family member that is struggling

in the hospital or struggling at home to

keep weight on now it will give you

calories but it will give you a whole

world of toxicity as well it contains

four to six different types of sugar it

contains artificial sweeteners which

again are linked to

brain issues allergy issues a lot of

problems in the system it will expose

you to two different types of rancid

oils and a bunch of synthetic vitamins

this thing is ensuring poor health

number 12 canola oil canola oil comes

from what is called a rape seed a rape

seed is highly processed heated to

extreme temperatures to squeeze out the

oil from the seed to make what we know

as canola oil it's been touted as a

healthy form of oil but that process

denatures the oil makes it rancid so

when you put it into your body your

cells

don't recognize the structure of it now

it makes the cells congested because

this body tries to use that oil to build

new cells which congests you up that's

going to toxify you and it's going to

keep weight on as well as mess with the

fluid inside of your body so very toxic

in the process of denaturing it they use

hexane to make it derivative of gasoline

as well as they have to deodorize it

because it sinks so bad you would never

put it in your mouth so they have to use

deodorant in order to get it in you

finally margarine along the same lines

when it was initially created this is

way back when and maybe you're around

for this it used to be gray tubs and it

would come with a yellow food coloring

that you poured in to make it resemble

butter the process this i am a biochem

miner and the process of making

margarine is astounding they have to

bleach it they have to deodorize it they

have to add coloring to it just to get

it to something that resembles the

consistency

smell

and color of butter rancid oils using

top to bottom you usually see soybean

oil show up in that so now you're

getting genetically modified organisms

it's also going to mess with your

hormones females males for that matter

as well margarine in the process of it

because there's so much processing that

gets exposed to a lot of heavy metals so

this is incredibly toxic this is one i

would not give away to your neighbor get

it out of your fridge get it into the

garbage even the ants won't eat it so 13

foods that a lot of people think are

healthy but they're actually not which

one did you think of while i was going

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