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Killer foods: cleaning out the fridge
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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Is it possible to change the future by getting rid of some products in the refrigerator? What revision should be done to maintain health and reduce the risk of developing various diseases?
Foods that are hazardous to health are those that contain large amounts of fat, sugar, salt and calories.
Mayonnaise
The number one enemy and the first contender for a place in the trash bin is mayonnaise. This is a very high-calorie product containing a huge amount of fat. It is better to forget about its existence altogether. If life without mayonnaise is not familiar to you, then at least reduce its consumption to one or two teaspoons per serving of food.
Ketchup
You probably still don't believe that ketchup has the same health benefits as tomatoes. However, if you are still mistaken, ketchup contains a very large amount of salt and sugar, modified starch and other food additives, and some jars may not even smell like tomatoes. Consuming this product in large quantities can lead to serious stomach diseases, such as ulcerative gastritis.
Sweet drinks
Sweet soda, fruit drinks and iced teas will also not bring any health benefits, but will only saturate the body with a lot of useless calories. They do not contain any useful or nutritious substances. Moreover, their consumption is dangerous for children. The best drinks are plain water and green tea, rich in antioxidants.
[ Alcohol
When alcohol enters the body, it breaks down into fatty acids that accumulate in the liver. If you drink alcohol in large doses, the cells of the brain and liver simply die.
Sausage products
Unfortunately, today's sausage products, as well as bacon and ham, are further from ideal. But they contain a large amount of fat and sodium, as well as preservatives. Eating these products increases the risk of colorectal cancer: some preservatives turn into carcinogens in the body.
Sausages
Tasty, but dangerous. Sausages contain a large amount of sodium, which threatens to increase blood pressure and increases the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction. It is better to replace sausages with meat and fish.