Michael Mosley issues warning on four 'healthy' foods that 'do more harm than good'
dailyrecord.co.ukWhen you're trying to lose weight or just eat a little bit better, there are often 'healthier' options of popular foods and snacks that you might find yourself reaching for at the shops.But according to diet guru Michael Mosley, some of these aren't always what they seem, and actually could end up doing more harm than good.The health expert, who is famed for popularising the Fast 800 and 5:2 diet, has recently warned dieters about certain foods that could actually have a negative impact on your health and weight loss journey.The Mirror reports that so many foods nowadays claim to be low in fat or free from 'unhealthy' ingredients, so it would make sense to reach for these if you are on a diet.
But according to the health guru, many of these aren't as healthy as they appear to be. He wrote: "In a world full of food manufacturers, with clever marketing and a lack of science behind their claims, it can often become confusing to know exactly which foods are healthy when you're navigating the supermarket. "With huge signs at the end of each aisle, telling you exactly why the latest products will turn your health around, it's easy to fall into their well-set traps and spend a fortune on 'healthy' foods that are not so healthy." He has shared four foods that he would recommend avoiding - starting with vegetable crisps.
According to Dr Mosley, these snacks aren't big enough to provide any real nutritional value and aren't really any healthier than those ones made with potatoes, due to the amount of sunflower oil they're fried in.
As an alternative, the health guru recommends opting for raw vegetables, nuts, seeds, or gut-boosting sauerkraut and kimchi.Another thing he warns against are products sold as 'low-fat alternatives'.
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