Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Nisha Dubey
Exercising and rigorous training are integral to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but the significance of a well-balanced diet cannot be overstated.
Despite common misconceptions, some regularly consumed foods can be detrimental if consumed in abundance.
Here are 7 such food items that's best avoided for a healthier life.
Bread: Bread is one of the most common items for breakfast. Chemicals added to keep bread preserved for a long time without decay are harmful to health. Due to the lack of fibre in it, digestion is also affected.
Pancake: Both children and adults are very fond of pancakes but their consumption should be very limited. It is high in saturated fat which not only makes you pile on kilos but can also cause damage to the heart.
Fresh Water: Although fresh water has many benefits, drinking too much of it can increase the potassium levels in the body. This causes digestive disorders and stomach aches.
Coffee: For some, coffee in the morning is the only way to start the day. However, too much coffee can wreak havoc on your health, and increase headaches, constipation, digestive problems, and stress.
Red Meat: Pork, lamb, and beef are examples of red meat that can be included in a balanced diet. However, consuming a lot of red and processed meats raises your chance of colon cancer
Peanut Butter: Although it is healthy, the chemicals used to process it are dangerous. Consuming too much of it can lead to weight gain. It also increases cholesterol levels.
Diet Coke: Due to the high sugar content of traditional Coke drinks, a lot of people consume Diet Coke. However, consuming many Diet Cokes in a day can be detrimental to your kidneys as well as make your teeth weak.