Among the top cardiologists, gastroenterologists, plastic surgeons, OBGYNs, and specialists in the fields of sports medicine, obesity and preventative medicine, most recommend to prioritize eating an array of fresh produce, whole grains, lean meats, and healthy fats. However, there ar foods that should be avoinde even when they are "health" foods.
Dr. Mamta M. Mamik, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, stated, "I try to avoid excessive caffeine," Dr. Mamta M. Mamik also said, "An adult can safely consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day-which is equivalent to four 8-ounce cups of coffee-but drinking any more than that can cause calcium excretion, which, over time, may lead to osteoporosis. Plus, avoiding excess caffeine also helps to ward off uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms like lethargy, insomnia, headaches and irritability."
Rebekah Gross, MD, a gastroenterologist at the Joan H. Tisch Center for Women's Health at NYU Langone Medical Center, said that she keeps away from low-fat foods such as processed foods marketed as "low-fat." Rebekah Gross also said that these kind of foods is extensively processed and packed with chemicals.
Eugenia Gianos, MD, cardiologist, Co-Clinical Director, Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease at NYU Langone Medical Center, said that she avoid foods that contains trans-fats, corn syrup and added sugars. As the hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils, synthetically engineered trans-fats increase a person's bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and decrease the good (HDL) cholesterol levels of a person, and the person will have a high risk of heart attack and stroke.
Dr. Taz Bhatia, integrative health expert and author of The 21-Day Belly Fix, stated, "Although I love them, I try to stay away from cream-based soups," Dr. Taz Bhatia also said, "They not only bother my stomach, but are also loaded with empty calories and often have concerning fillers like hydrolyzed proteins, food dyes and corn syrup that I find out about later!"
