3 Foods You Thought Were Good for You... But They Have Surprising Side Effects

There are foods that we thought would be good for our health, but which have unexpected downsides.

▲If the nutritional components are unbalanced or

▲If the method of consumption is not good,

▲This is when foods contain a lot of sugar or additives. Find out which foods contain these ingredients.

 

 

▷Almond milk=

 

Almond milk is lower in protein and calcium than cow's milk. While cow's milk contains 6g of protein per 200ml,

Almond milk contains 1 gram of protein.

 

Also, almond milk varies depending on the product,

In general, the calcium content is significantly lower than that of milk.

According to the National Health and Nutrition Survey, 7 out of 10 Koreans consume less than 75% of the recommended amount of calcium.

In this situation, it is not a good idea to consume almond milk, which is low in calcium, as a substitute for milk.

 

There are also experts who point out that.

In particular, it is not appropriate for growing children to consume almond milk instead of cow's milk.

The American Academy of Pediatrics states that "limiting infants' intake of animal-based dairy products to plant-based milks may:

"This could lead to nutritional deficiencies," he warned.

▷Protein drink=

 

Some people drink protein drinks to get a quick protein boost right after exercise.

However, protein drinks are classified as 'liquid foods' in the form of drinks.

Liquid foods pass through the digestive system easily, going down to the stomach without having to chew with your teeth.

Even though I have already consumed enough,

 

The feeling of fullness may be short-lived.

To feel full, the satiety center in the hypothalamus of the brain must be stimulated to secrete leptin, an appetite suppressing hormone.

It takes at least 20 minutes for leptin to take effect and for the body to feel full.

 

However, if you eat liquid food and finish your meal quickly, the speed at which you feel full cannot keep up with the speed at which you eat.

 

After a meal, you're still hungry, so it's easy to overeat or reach for a snack later.

Not only does blood sugar rise rapidly,

Increased fat synthesis can cause gastrointestinal diseases, obesity, and diabetes.

 

▷Energy Bar=

 

Energy bars are processed foods designed to fill in calorie gaps.

 

Because they are made with nuts, whole grains, or can be used to supplement protein.

People sometimes think of energy bars as a healthy snack or meal replacement.

 

However, most energy bars are high in sugar, which can lead to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

Contains high fructose corn syrup.

 

Additionally, energy bars are processed foods and therefore contain artificial additives.

 

Excessive consumption of artificial food additives can cause inflammation in the body.

Some artificial food additives are not easily digested or broken down, so the body may recognize them as foreign substances.