A top Australian nutritionist has warned of four ‘healthy’ foods that are usually overeating, leading to weight gain, blood sugar spikes and a number of other complaints.
Susie Burrell says many ignorant people go over dried fruit, smoothies and popped chips, believing they are lower in calories, sugar and fat than they actually are.
The Sydney dietitian, founder of the Shape Me meal plan, analyzed the nutritional value of these snacks along with so-called brown rice and so-called ‘healthy’ dips in a blog post for the 9Honey Coach fitness page.
‘Despite something to look at, sound and even taste’ healthy ‘, sometimes the true nutritional image of food means we still need to be aware of what we eat,’ wrote Ms. Burrell.
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Sydney dietitian Susie Burrell (pictured) says too many people unknowingly eat dried fruit and popped chips, believing they are lower in calories, sugar and fat than they are. really
Biscuits and chips popped
Traditional potato varieties have been replaced by ‘healthier’ versions in recent years, with fried snacks falling by the side of the road in favor of baked or popped versions.
One serving from an average bag of popped chips contains between 120 and 130 calories, 4.25 grams of fat and 1.2 grams of sugar.
That’s against about 160 calories, 10 grams of fat and 1 gram of sugar for one serving of traditional snack chips such as Pringles and Cheetos.
But while they may be lower in fat and calories than their classic counterparts, popped chips have little nutritional value, Ms Burrell warns.
Marketing that targets their low calorie content also forces many to eat whole bags at the same time, something you would be less likely to do with fried snacks.
Smoothies
Smoothies can be mixed from nutritious foods such as fruits, nuts and natural yogurt, but that doesn’t make them a healthy or balanced choice, Ms Burrell warns.
With as many as 800 calories and 80 grams of sugar per serving, smoothies can grab you over what you recommend each day along with just one other meal.
If you can’t kick the habit, Ms. Burrell advises ordering the smallest size or making your own at home with just three to four ingredients to keep calorie and sugar counts low.
‘Remember the smoothie is the flour, not the drink that adds to the food,’ she said.
Smoothies can be mixed from nutritious foods such as fruit, nuts and natural yoghurt, but that doesn’t make them a healthy or balanced choice, Ms Burrell warns (stock image)
Dry result
Despite being stored in the organic or health food aisles of most supermarkets, Ms. Burrell warns that dried fruit is full of calories and thick sugars.
One piece of fresh fruit contains 15 to 50 grams of sugar plus three grams of dietary fiber, and a tiny portion of 30 grams of dried fruit – sultanas or dates, for example – contains at least a lot of calories. and much less fiber.
As Ms Burrell points out, healthier baked goods or protein bars made with dried fruit are not always low in sugar, which means it’s best to choose whole fresh fruit at home. water content is higher to keep the sugar level lower and leave you feeling longer for longer.
One cup of cooked brown rice (pictured) contains 40 grams of carbs – the equivalent of three to four slices of white bread
Brown rice
While brown rice is what Ms. Burrell describes as a ‘stronger nutritional image’ than white, she says it still has a high calorie and carbohydrate content – not to mention its ease. e lose control of portion size.
One cup of cooked brown rice contains 40 grams of carbs – the equivalent of three to four slices of white bread.
Appearing healthy snacks, such as sushi, are lamented by calories mainly because of the amount of rice used to cover the filling.
A typical order of six pieces of sushi – or one large roll – is anything from 250 to 375 calories.