The amount of advertising on a day to day basis is something that really can confuse many people. The truth in advertising is often blurred, so here are the truths in a holistic way. This is a no nonsense and often harsh guide to reality.
1. Nutrigrain
Nutrigrain is advertised as a sporty cereal with high protein. But the amount of sugar in it is more than a normal chocolate cake. Once eaten, the insulin response of the cereal would go through the roof, creating an issue for the health of the body. The protein maybe higher than other cereals, but the high sugar content would outweigh the "protein" content and absorption.
2. Nutella
The branding of Nutella is that it is a healthy spread with the goodness of 'skim milk, cocoa and hazelnuts'. But look at the first ingredient, it is sugar. So the whole thing basically is sugar. It is better to have either Peanut butter, Avocado or Jam.
3. Meadow Lea
Meadow Lea is sprouted as a healthier option to butter. A man in a white coat talks about how butter can cause problems with your child's arteries. The funny thing is that doctors don't actually do nutrition studies at university and there is no actual scientific knowledge of butter causing these supposed problems. The sunflower seeds that are used in meadow lea are often heated and therefore are rancid. This is the product that actually can cause problems with the arteries.
4. Red Meat
The jury may be out with Red Meat, but the advertisement with Sam Neil is false. Once meat is entirely cooked, most of the nutrients are lost. So it is good to have it mostly raw. Also the advert focused on a chimpanzee. Chimpanzees don't actually eat meat, but are vegetarian (mostly).
5. Antibacterial Products
The amount of products sprouting the fear of germs have skyrocketed since the 1990's. The same time as peanut and shell fish allergies have increased. The products with antibacterial agents can cause more harm than good. There is no need to be germ free as it is impossible. Germs are needed for life. Yes the bad germs can always be wiped out, but that is your immune system's job. If people use to many of these antibacterial products, then hay fever, allergies and lower immune system can often result. It is best just to use hot water and soap. There are safer and healthier options for antibacterial such as tea tree and eucalyptus oil. These will not effect the immune system.
6. White Bread with more fibre
White Bread is just bleached bread that would resemble glue once digested. The extra fibre is often chicken feathers, but is always under a assumed name. Ditch the white useless bread and opt for darker heavier breads if you really need to.
7. Diet Coke/ Pepsi Max/ Coke Zero
These are just time bombs. The artificial sweeteners in these drinks are carcinogenic, the caramel colour is too carcinogenic and the phosphoric acid kills your bones (eventually) and your gut lining. If you are having these daily, it is better to drink poison. These are often sprouted as drinks that are healthier as it does not have any sugar. However they are basically poison to the body, which can lead to obesity and /or water retention. These drinks are often seen in the sense of 'fashion' and 'beauty'.
Watch out for Part Two.
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