31 Everyday Foods That Are Terrible for Your Health (Avoid Them at All Costs)

31. Margarine

Margarine gained popularity when butter was being villainized. But the truth is, we should always choose butter over margarine.

To make margarine, companies have to add hydrogen to unsaturated fats to create a solid and spreadable saturated fat. This is how trans fats are formed. These trans fatty acids will raise LDL levels, or bad cholesterol.

The American Heart Association says: “Eating trans fats increases your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. It’s also associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes”.

So that sums up our list of 31 foods. Were you just as surprised as I was to see so-called ‘healthy’ food contain so many unhealthy ingredients?

With added sugars, questionable ingredients, and purposefully confusing advertising, it’s no wonder people are becoming obese and sick at such an alarming rate.

I believe the only way to combat this is by eating a diet rich in unprocessed fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. I hope these tips help you clean out your ‘healthy’ pantry to make way for some truly nutritious food.

Which ‘healthy’ food are you definitely avoiding from now on?