Experts warning that several common 'healthy' foods are actually bad for us

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Health experts have sounded the alarm on food and drink items that many of us mistakenly believe are healthy. And they are urging people to have a rethink about their daily consumption habits.At the forefront of the dietary no-go zone is alcohol, which despite its occasional touted health benefits, has been linked to a host of negative outcomes.

Dr Amy Myers spoke to Huffington Post, warned: "New reports conclude that even moderate drinking, including red wine, may contribute to the onset of cancers, high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation - and also indicate a significant increase in premature ageing and death when drinking 25 grams of alcohol daily."Echoing the concerns about alcohol's impact on health, Dr Sara Szal Gottfried, an assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University, highlighted the substance's ability to spike cortisol levels, wreak havoc on sleep patterns, and elevate blood sugar.In a similar vein, Dr Nilda Abellera, medical director of Infuze MD, pointed out the pitfalls of fruit juice consumption.

She emphasised that unlike whole fruits, juices fall short in fibre content and pack a sugary punch with around 30g per serving, overshooting the recommended daily sugar intake for both men and women.Dr Abellera also cautioned against diet drinks.

She said: "Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose and saccharin have raised concerns due to their potential impact on metabolism, health risks, disruption of insulin response, alteration of gut microbiota and the potential for overconsumption."And you should avoid flavoured yoghurt and smoothies, Dr Abellara warned, because of their high sugar content and artificial sweeteners.