I ate a lot because I thought it was good for my health... “My stomach got bigger and I got constipated.”

Eating habits are an essential part of healthy habits. However, even with healthy foods, it's important to eat them in moderation.

This is because eating certain foods too frequently or for long periods of time can actually be detrimental to your health. The American health and medical media outlet "Everyday Health" has compiled a list of foods that are good for your health but can be detrimental in excess, along with the reasons why.

 

Foods rich in good fats, such as avocados, nuts, and olive oil

 

According to the American Heart Association, foods like avocados, nuts, and olive oil are rich in unsaturated fats, which may help improve cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

While foods containing these healthy fats are beneficial in moderation, they are also high in calories. For example, one avocado contains about 322 calories, and a cup of whole almonds contains 828 calories.

Moreover, many commercially available packaged nuts are often sprinkled with salt or oil. Eating too many can lead to high blood pressure and an increased risk of heart disease.

 

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, and kale

 

Eating a variety of vegetables is beneficial for your health. Cruciferous vegetables, especially kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage, are rich in beneficial nutrients like folate and vitamin K.

However, their high soluble fiber content can cause gas and stomach discomfort if consumed in excess. Furthermore, research suggests that cruciferous vegetables can inhibit the thyroid gland's ability to utilize iodine, which can be problematic for those with iodine deficiency if consumed in excess.

 

Iodine helps the body produce thyroid hormones and is involved in bone and brain development during pregnancy and in infancy. People taking anticoagulants such as warfarin should monitor their intake and consult their doctor before increasing or decreasing their dose abruptly, as vitamin K can interfere with the effectiveness of the medication.

 

Flavored yogurt

 

Yogurt is a nutritious and easy-to-eat snack, but some varieties contain high amounts of added sugar. For example, a container of low-fat peach yogurt typically contains 10 grams of added sugar.

The American Heart Association recommends no more than 25 grams of sugar per day for women and 36 grams for men. A better option is plain, low-fat yogurt topped with nutritious fruit or nuts, rather than flavored yogurt.

 

Fish high in mercury, such as shark and marlin

 

Fish is an excellent source of protein, vitamin B12, zinc, iodine, and omega-3 fatty acids. An analysis of 20 studies found that eating one or two 2-ounce servings of fatty fish per week reduced the risk of death from heart disease by 36%.

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