In the age of quick fix meals, we have become increasingly dependent on pre-packaged and processed foods. While you may feel settled with the convenience and health benefits such foods offer, what you fail to evaluate is their overall nutritive value. It is high time you say no to these foods and stay safe, both physically and financially. So, here are 12 such foods, which you should instantly strike-off from your grocery list.

Multigrain attaPackaged multigrain atta variants that are available in the market are often not as ‘multi grain’ as they claim. Always read the ingredients on the packet to see that the whole wheat is..

Soy milk and soy substitutes Many people do not know that most of the non-organic soy ingredients are genetically modified. Also, most of the soy additives are processed using a chemical toxin


Artificial sweeteners You will be shocked to know that one of the biggest health fads is a fraud as well. Rather than substituting Aspartame or Sucralose for sugar, it is better to skip sugar ...

Ice tea mixes Powdered ice tea mixes is a marketing gimmick that is unhealthy for you. These are more sugar laden than a can of cola. These mixes contain high fructose corn syrup, processed sugar

MargarineSo, you have been using margarine, believing it is a healthier substitute to the butter? Time to think again! Margarine is hydrogenated trans-fat oil, which is anything but healthy for you.

Non-seasonal fruits and vegetablesDo you wonder why non-seasonal fruits and vegetables look so surprisingly healthy, all year round? Well, they are artificially ripened or genetically engineered. ...

Canned foodsCans of food contain high levels of bisphenol-A (BPA), which is a hormone disrupting chemical. High levels of BPA in body can cause a range of health complications

Microwavable popcornAlthough the idea of popping these while watching a movie sounds good, but here comes the flip side. You will be consuming genetically modified corn kernels, processed salt

Fruit juices in tetra packsPackaged fruit juices contain added sugar and preservatives to increase its taste and shelf-life. Instead of sipping on some preservative laced fruit juice

Frozen meatBuying frozen burger patties or meat balls may cut your kitchen work, but they add a lot more preservatives in your body. The factory prepared frozen meals are loaded with hydrogenated chemicals

Energy drinksEnergy drinks are fatally caffeinated and ready to explode sugar bombs, which are unhealthy for your body. So, drink a cup of coffee for that mid-morning kick. This will also help

Packaged drinking waterWhile buying packaged drinking water, think not only about the quality of water you are getting but also about the substance used to make that bottle. The chemicals (BPA and others

Nice points. And good advice too.

Had the poster had a little knowledgeable on the topic and not merely copied and pasted it without really thinking, it could have been presented in a better and more pleasing way.

As always, what was your source?

Sad but true