1. Mass-Produced Bread

Bread from the supermarket often contains preservatives and chemical additives that extend its shelf life and speed up production. These substances can affect gut flora and lead to health problems in the long term.

Alternative: Freshly baked bread from a traditional bakery or homemade bread with natural ingredients.

2. Breakfast Cereals

Many breakfast cereals are high in sugar, colorings, and preservatives. Due to heavy processing, they lose much of their original nutrients and fiber.

Alternative: Unsweetened oatmeal or muesli with natural ingredients like nuts and dried fruits.

3. Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

Meat substitute products often contain flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). These additives provide the desired texture and taste but are often highly processed and can have pro-inflammatory properties.

Alternative: Natural protein sources like lentils, beans, tofu, or tempeh.

4. Margarine

Promoted as a low-fat alternative to butter, margarine often contains industrially processed vegetable oils and artificial stabilizers. These can negatively affect cholesterol levels and promote inflammatory processes in the body.

Alternative: Natural butter or plant-based alternatives like avocado or nut butter.

5. Hot Dogs

Hot dogs often contain nitrites and nitrates, which are used as preservatives. These substances are suspected of increasing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Alternative: Freshly prepared sausages from butchers with a transparent ingredient list or homemade alternatives from high-quality meat varieties.

Conclusion

Many industrially processed foods contain ingredients that improve taste, shelf life, and texture, but can come at the expense of health. Opting for natural, fresh products can help promote a healthier diet.

(Glomex/Red)

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