HEALTH FOODS THAT HARM

BE WARY OF
HEALTH BARS

AVOID

 

We are led to believe that

energy and protein bars offer

a healthy boost. However,

there are many energy bars

on the market today that

are filled with fructose, corn

syrup, sugar and saturated

fats. Additionally, certain

meal replacement bars are

jam packed with kilojoules,

so be sure to check the label

of any product you buy and

stick to reputable brands.

Suitable alternatives, if you

have the time to prepare

them, include snacking on

a combination of quality

carbohydrates and protein

before an extended workout.

If you’re feeling like your

energy is lagging try eating

a small tub of fat-free plain

yoghurt with fresh berries,

an apple or celery slices with

peanut butter. Low-fat cottage

cheese on brown rice

cakes, hummus on pita or

tuna on a slice of wholegrain

bread are also filling and

healthy snack options when

you need an energy boost

.

BAN THOSE
BRAN MUFFINS

AVOID

Commonly sold as “health
food” in gyms, retailers and
coffee shops, muffins are
actually deceptively calorific.
“Even if they have bran,
blueberries or other healthy
ingredients, ultimately

muffins are just cake!” asserts
Lila Bruk, dietician at Lila Bruk
& Associates in Johannesburg.
In fact, most muffins today are
huge and packed with too much
sugar and butter. The kilojoules
in additional accompaniments
like butter, jam and cheese also
spell disaster for your waistline.
It is therefore better to avoid
muffins completely, or occasionally
enjoy half a muffin, minus
the trimmings of course