Hi , The other day I was at Whole Foods to grab a few snacks for my family. And I was STUNNED… Being in the health and wellness space, I know my way around product ingredient decks… And I could not believe how many harmful ingredients I found in the supposedly super-healthy, paleo-friendly snacks! The next time you shop for yourself or your family, keep a weather eye out for these top 4 toxins that are known to cause the most internal trouble... 1. Sugar As you know, sugar has been linked to everything from obesity to diabetes to cancer. (And rightly so.) And while there's nothing wrong with having an occasional sweet treat... Sugar is surprisingly hard to avoid! Food manufacturers are dumping it into just about everything... even stuff that's not supposed to be "sweet". There was one "paleo" energy bar in particular (complete with a caveman logo) that had over 22g of sugar per serving! Yikes!!! 😱 But before you go turning to "zero calorie" or "low sugar" alternatives, you also need to beware of... 2. Artificial Sweeteners This sounds like a good idea on the surface. You get rid of the calories from the sugar, while still getting the sweet flavor. Unfortunately... Because they don't have any calories, your body never feels "full" or "satisfied" after eating them. And as a result, you keep on eating... and eating... and eating. Even worse... They're downright dangerous for your health. Science has proven that artificial sweeteners cause migraines, weight gain, and cardiovascular disease… So no thank you! 3. Carbs OK, carbs in and of themselves aren't bad... as long as you're careful about how many carbs you're getting. However, most snacks are extremely carb-heavy (even ones that people consider to be "healthy"). The problem with this? Carb-heavy snacks shock your body by causing an immediate spike in your blood sugar levels. And while you might feel more energized and alert at first... That spike is soon followed by a hard crash — leaving you starving, fatigued, and grumpy. 4. Trans Fats This toxic fat has thousands of studies proving it causes inflammation, heart disease, stroke, cancer, and much more. And although you'll rarely see "Trans Fat" printed in bold letters on the label... It's EVERYWHERE. |