{"id":5578,"date":"2019-03-15T15:58:59","date_gmt":"2019-03-15T15:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/content.robust.digital\/?p=5578"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:46:02","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:46:02","slug":"foods-women-should-not-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/foods-women-should-not-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Foods Women Should Never Eat"},"content":{"rendered":"

So is there really such a thing as good or bad food? Well, maybe not. Let’s just say, everything has it\u2019s right time and should be eaten in moderation to be on the safe side, depending on what you would like to achieve. For example, if you are looking to conceive, what you\u2019ll want is to have your hormones balanced or keep chronic diseases away. If you are breastfeeding there are foods you should stay away from for your baby’s sake. If you are trying to lose weight or trying to keep fit above a certain age, there are foods you should definitely stay away from. If you are just trying to slow down the aging process, you can do it too through certain diet habits. That said, here are some of the foods women should not eat.<\/p>\n

1. Alcohol<\/h2>\n
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If you are a woman who is expectant, you definitely do not want to be drinking alcohol. That said, you shouldn\u2019t even think of drinking if you are trying to conceive. According to research, women who drink a glass of alcohol everyday have a 50% more chance of becoming infertile. So swap that alcohol with some sparkling water or some fruit. Alcohol also affects your sleep as you grow older.<\/p>\n

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2. Coffee<\/h2>\n
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Generally, coffee is good for your health when taken in the right quantities. However, when you drink too much coffee, you will end up with a case of calcium excretion that could subsequently lead to osteoporosis. Women are more susceptible to developing osteoporosis. So enjoy your coffee but stick to just a few cups. Just one or two. Overdrinking of coffee will also make you lose sleep. You need sleep to stay young and fresh. As women grow older, hormones change as well as the circadian rhythms. This makes women more sensitive to caffeine, therefore, affecting their ability to sleep soundly.<\/p>\n

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3. White bread<\/h2>\n
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White bread is a refined carbohydrate and as such, it is definitely not a good choice for a woman trying to lose weight. Refined carbohydrates have been stripped of most of their fibre content which could cause rising of your blood sugar and insulin levels. It\u2019s even worse for those women with polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS). They have insulin resistance and could end up with high blood sugar or gain unwanted weight around their belly.<\/p>\n

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4. Red meat<\/h2>\n
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That crispy bacon or steak that you like to eat so much could have a negative effect on you. It could hinder your ability to get pregnant. If you eat too much meat protein you increase your chances of becoming infertile by 39 %. That is according to studies that also show that women who eat a diet that is mostly plant-based hardly encounter any such problems.<\/p>\n

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5. Fruit juice<\/h2>\n
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A lot of people assume that all fruit juice is good for them. While they contain a lot of vitamins, they are not always good for a woman trying to lose weight because they are packed with sugar. They also contribute to serious complications because this kind of sugar is not good for the heart. Fructose glucose or any sort of sugar increases the chances of inflammation that leads to cardiovascular diseases. Liquid sugar spikes your blood sugar even faster and promotes insulin, thus increasing your body weight.<\/p>\n

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6. Soda<\/h2>\n
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Too much soda is harmful to our health. Studies link it to heart disease because of the amount of sugar it contains. According to a certain study, women who take a can of soda everyday are more likely to develop gout than women who rarely drink it. The chances are as high as seventy five percent. It\u2019s better to take more water over soda.<\/p>\n

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7. Diet sodas<\/h2>\n
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Many think that these are a great option for cutting down calories and boosting weight loss compared to the normal sodas but no, they aren\u2019t that good. They may be calorie free but have plenty of additives and chemicals so they are not better than the actual sodas. These are bad, especially for the belly area. People who drink diet sodas have about three times more belly fat than those who don\u2019t. So it\u2019s better to just stay away from them if you are a woman trying to lose weight. Go for sparkling water with fruit instead.<\/p>\n

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8. Swordfish<\/h2>\n
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According to studies, women who are breastfeeding should avoid swordfish because of the mercury levels in it. It is the second most mercury intoxicated fish there is. Eating it while pregnant could affect the growth of your unborn baby\u2019s brain and general nervous system. Stay away from this and opt for safer fish such as flounder, tilapia, salmon or catfish.<\/p>\n

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9. Fat-free yogurt<\/h2>\n
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Non-fat yogurt could spike your sugar levels, especially if they are flavored. These can also have a negative impact on your ability to conceive. According to studies, women who like drinking plenty of low-fat yogurt or dairy, in general, have an 85% chance of getting ovulatory infertility compared to those who don\u2019t. Instead of putting yourself at risk, drink Greek yogurt instead and you can add your preferred toppings such as fresh fruits or nuts to this.<\/p>\n

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10. Canned biscuits<\/h2>\n
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Heart disease is the number one killer for women. Other than sugar being the main cause of heart disease, trans fats contribute a lot to it. Trans fats raise the cholesterol level and biscuits contain plenty of trans fats. So if you want to have biscuits, it is better to make your own from scratch. This will keep your arteries clean and healthy.<\/p>\n

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11. Coffee creamer<\/h2>\n
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Non-dairy coffee creamer is also another source of trans fats as it is made with trans-fatty hydrogenated oils. Any traces of trans fats could be very harmful to your heart. It\u2019s better to stick to a splash of whole milk instead. You could try something non-dairy, products that do not contain sweeteners or artificial flavors, because they will still add that creamy boost to your coffee.<\/p>\n

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12. Margarine<\/h2>\n
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Margarine is made with partially-hydrogenated oils. This is one of the most common sources of trans fats and is a cause of heart disease. It can also make you age faster and make you even more sensitive to ultraviolet radiation. It could also lead to very deep wrinkles. Instead of margarine, stick to heart-healthy oils such as olive oil.<\/p>\n

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13. Non-fat milk<\/h2>\n
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While milk is fortified with vitamin D which a lot of people still lack, it is still a fat-soluble vitamin. It needs some fat for it to be absorbed. For skim milk, the fat is usually all removed and it\u2019s better to drink just 2% of whole milk in order to gain from the bone-protecting benefits in the vitamin D. Skim milk could also affect a woman\u2019s fertility so if you are trying to conceive, it\u2019s better to get milk that has little or all the fat in it.<\/p>\n

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14. Canned vegetables<\/h2>\n
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They could cost you your health as the cans are laced with bisphenol A or BPA which is an industrial chemical. This chemical affects the cell function in the brain. It can also affect the development of the central nervous system. In women, it even affects the production of estradiol, which is a hormone responsible for reproductive development. So always check the labels and buy cans that have been labeled BPA free.<\/p>\n

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15. Commercial weight loss bars<\/h2>\n
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Eating these commercial weight loss bars is definitely not good for you. They contain a lot of ingredients that your body really doesn\u2019t need. Those ingredients include artificial sugars and inflammatory palm oil. This is worse especially for women older than thirty. The weight loss bars will not help so instead, just eat a healthy breakfast in the morning and avoid substituting it for such.<\/p>\n

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16. Muffins<\/h2>\n
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You should do your best to avoid such sweets. Store bought muffins age you faster because even just a few of them contain a whole day worth of sugar. As you may know, when it comes to the aging process, sugar is a factor that speeds it. Glucose and fructose could end up compromising collagen and the elasticity of the skin. So if you want to keep unwanted wrinkles far away, you should skip the store bought muffins.<\/p>\n

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17. Bacon and hot dogs<\/h2>\n
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They are keto-friendly and full of proteins but are still very unhealthy. They contain cancer-causing nitrates and nitrites. Even worse, they contain sodium that will spike your blood pressure for sure. Eating bacon and hot dogs will damage your skin. It will make you age faster because it will damage the collagen and elastin.<\/p>\n

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18. Doritos<\/h2>\n
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They contain MSG and are also colored with artificial dyes. These artificial dyes are known to contribute to cancer. They also have artificial flavors added to them but do not even specify which ones.MSG could bring about allergies, obesity and many other serious health conditions. In some cases, it has even been linked to brain damage.<\/p>\n

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19. French fries<\/h2>\n
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Sometimes, fast food joints make these French fries by reusing the oil over and over. According to studies, heating oil to a smoking point in the process of stir-frying will decrease the amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids as a result of oxidative degradation. This means that the fat that is needed by your body to maintain your nourished skin and joints is eliminated. If you really have to eat French fries, just make some at home by yourself.<\/p>\n

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20. California roll<\/h2>\n
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Sure the avocado and cucumber in it are good enough but the California roll also includes crab meat. You do not want to be packing your body with the kind of protein in crab meat. Imitation crab is actually not a crustacean. It is just a combination of ground whitefish and other fillers. It also has some harmful food dyes that copy the rosy hue of a real crab.<\/p>\n

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21. Frozen dinners<\/h2>\n
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A lot of people who are often very busy will prefer to have frozen dinners to make their work easier. However, these usually inexpensive and convenient foods could be harmful to your health in the long run. Most of them are packed with sodium and different other preservatives and lack sufficient fibre to keep you full.<\/p>\n

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22. Pancake syrup<\/h2>\n
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Pancakes are delicious and many love to have them, however, the syrup you choose to drizzle on them could hurt your stomach. Some are made with high fructose corn syrup which could bring about excess weight gain. If you want to use syrup, stick to real maple syrup as it contains trace minerals.<\/p>\n

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23. Toaster waffles and toaster strudel<\/h2>\n
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As a child, you may have enjoyed them but as a grown woman, there really is no need to be excited about them. They are devoid of nutrients and barely contain any fibre. They also do not have any muscle-maintaining protein meaning they will not keep you full for long. They will, therefore, make you snack more and sooner than you think.<\/p>\n

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24. Farmed fish<\/h2>\n
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Unlike the wild-caught fish, farmed ones contain high levels of omega-6 fatty acids which cause inflammation. With farmed fish, manufacturers are forced to dye fish artificially so as to market it. Usually, the wild ones feed on shrimp and astaxanthin-rich krill which is a cancer-preventing compound and also slows down aging. Farmed ones do not so they do not have any health benefits.<\/p>\n

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25. Commercial protein shakes<\/h2>\n
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They may help keep you full in between meals but they also have in them added sugars, artificial additives, preservatives and hydrogenated oils. They also add lots of calories than what you\u2019d actually have in a normal meal. So in trying to stay full, you might just end up gaining even more weight.<\/p>\n

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26. Boxed mac and cheese<\/h2>\n
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Java can actually boost metabolism and make you even more active at the gym but a lot of bottled types can do the opposite. They contain a lot of calories and sugar to almost double the daily recommended amount. Excessive intake of sugar will increase your risk of diabetes, affect the normal functioning of your hormones and cause a decrease in collagen.<\/p>\n

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27. Jarred pasta sauce<\/h2>\n
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Although processed pasta sauce contains tomatoes or tomato paste as the primary ingredients, they also contain inflammatory oils, salt and added sugar. They contain more fat than is needed per serving. The sugar is harmful to the body and if you are a woman over forty especially, eating this regularly will speed up the aging process.<\/p>\n

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28. Canned soup<\/h2>\n
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A lot of canned soups are packed with sodium upto half a day\u2019s worth. They also have high levels of MSG which spikes your appetite and will make you overeat, then gain even more weight. Instead of buying canned soup, make some at home by yourself. This will help you get more nutrients that your body needs.<\/p>\n

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29. Skinny lattes<\/h2>\n
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These skinny lattes might actually be the reason why you do not fit into your jeans anymore. Take a skinny vanilla latte for example. The sugar-free vanilla it contains is actually sweetened with sucralose. Sucralose is an artificial sugar that increases the risk of tissue inflammation. It can also lead to obesity and diabetes.<\/p>\n

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30. Charred meat<\/h2>\n
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Barbecued meats are very popular during summer but you shouldn\u2019t make eating them a habit. Sure they are very delicious but their method of preparation can produce heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These are chemicals that not only increase your chances of getting cancer but also alter your DNA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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