“Overrated”
is definitely the most attention grabbing word. It itself is such an overrated
term. It gives a negative impression of something a particular person doesn’t
like. It just makes the person feels more superior and seems more
"opinionated" than others. These
are just opinions which are subjective. Now, if A doesn’t like yogurt and B likes them, that doesn’t devalue
A’s opinion. Both have their own logical reasons and facts to prove it. Just
respect their opinions. End of the day, it’s up to you what suits you best? Do
you have logical facts to prove it why it’s good/bad for you? That’s when you realize what stuffs are
“overrated” for “you” in that perspective.
On one hand
you have those amazing range of bona fide health products and on the other
those “so called” health products. The way the latter is being marketed it
itself is questionable. Those 100% natural juices is the biggest joke. Now, most of the foods on
this list are perfectly fine additions to your diet. What you need is to have a
complete understanding about the food you put in your body. You should be focusing on those long term
goals; coz nothing is going to change overnight until you get those basic
stuffs right.
So here’s my
list of most “OVERRATED” Healthy foods:
1. Brown Rice
Brown rice has endless health benefits and is the first
choice which keeps you fit and active. It does have some of the most
essential nutrients is comparison to white rice. But opting for it doesn’t make
you healthy. Brown rice may be a whole grain but it lacks a number of minerals
and other valuable food nutrients that are necessary for the body.
If you plan to switch totally to brown rice, you may have
troubles such as deficiency in a number of necessary minerals such as calcium
and others. Having it twice or thrice a week is totally fine. I have brown rice
twice a week and rest of the days I opt for white. White rice is easier to
digest in comparison to brown rice as the latter lacks fibre. It’s important to
choose the right quality white rice. With so many options available for white
rice-always choose thick quality Basmati Rice. End of the day, it comes to
personal preference-whether you opt for white, brown, red, black etc.
2. Snack Bars
Firstly, the most important thing is to know that there is a
vast difference between - snack bar, protein bars, meal replacement bars,
health bars, granola bars etc. In all my previous posts regarding these health
bars I have always stated most of the Snack Bars are only a replica of candy
bars. Loaded with sugar and unhealthy fats, it’s important to check the labels
to make sure you’re getting the right amount of nutrients for the type, size
and calorie content of the bar you’re consuming.
Your diet doesn’t depend on these bars alone. You require
them only when you are not able catch up with your daily goals. Occasionally in
between meals as a snack is totally fine. But always invest in a good quality
trusted brand.
3. Cereals
Most
convenient meal for people who skip their morning breakfast due to time
constraints. It is important to learn about nutrients before buying a box of
cereal. Cereals aren’t fortified with nutrients which they claim, contain only
small amounts of fiber and are often loaded with too much fat or sugar with
artificial ingredients.
If
you are addicted to cereals you can make healthier ones at home with basic
ingredients. There are a few gourmet brands and bakers you can trust, which
makes good quality of cereals with minimum ingredients. Or just a settle for simple
oatmeal it hardly takes 2-3 mins.to cook.
4. Energy
Drinks
They
are just you regular aerated drinks which contain high sugar and are completely
unhealthy. Even the ones that claim to be sugar free or use the word “DIET” are
equally bad as the regular ones. It dehydrates you and causes dizziness; it
affects your performance and causes lot of serious health issues.
5. Olive Oil
This
certainly is a controversial one on the list. It’s
definitely the most trusted source of cooking oil with numerous health benefits.
It’s definitely a good source if you’re using it as a dressing for salad or
pasta. Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats, and it is true that foods
high in monounsaturated fats are “healthier” than foods high in saturated or
trans fats. However, with recent reports on how many international brands have
failed to meet the standard, it’s hard to identify the oil been used is
authentic or not.
Clarified
Butter (Ghee) on the other hand is the most under rated ones according to me. A
good quality Ghee is a much better alternative than others. Ghee is free of
gluten, nuts, soy, and eggs and has a negligible amount of lactose and casein,
making it a better option for most people who are allergic. It gives your food
a great taste and has those healthy fats your body requires. Now, that doesn’t
mean you need to have a 3-4 tbsp. of ghee on one go. Know the limit.
We
often fall for this false marketing stuffs and are obsessed with certain terms
associated with products like-organic, gluten-free, detox, sugar free etc. without knowing
the exact nature of the product. Half your doubts are cleared if you just read
the labels and understand the composition of the product.
Do
let me know what you think of this list. What are your most “OVERRATED”
health products share in the comments below.
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