Tag Archives: Avoid

13 Prepared Meals Nutritionists Avoid at the Supermarket

Pre-made salads YSK1/shutterstock Grab-n-go salads are a staple of many grocery store deli sections but while they may seem like a solid choice, they tend to skimp on fresh veggies and go heavy on toppings like tortilla strips, sugared nuts, dried and sweetened berries, processed meats, fatty cheeses, and rancid dressings, Woodward says. The green… Read More: 13 Prepared Meals Nutritionists Avoid at the Supermarket »

8 Types of Ultra-Processed Foods to Avoid + Healthy Swaps

There are plenty of reasons to start cutting ultra-processed foods out of your diet, once and for all. With new studies emerging left and right linking processed food consumption to cancer, chronic disease, and even death, the impact that these unhealthy ingredients can have on your health is absolutely astounding. Eliminating your favorite salty snacks,… Read More: 8 Types of Ultra-Processed Foods to Avoid + Healthy Swaps »

Something else to avoid in pregnancy: Phthalates

Most pregnant women know that they should avoid things like alcohol and tobacco while they are pregnant, as well as certain foods like sushi and soft cheeses. But not many pregnant women think about avoiding lipstick, perfume, or lotions — and it turns out that they probably should. The problem is a type of chemical… Read More: Something else to avoid in pregnancy: Phthalates »