10 Harmful Things You are Buying from Health Food Stores

7. Gluten-Free Products

Gluten-free products are good for people suffering from celiac disease or gluten intolerance. However, there are few disadvantages of these products as well.

Most gluten-free products have a lower nutritional composition. Plus, most processed foods that are gluten free are high in toxins.

These products usually contain rice flour, potato starch, tapioca, and added sugar to make up for the lack of gluten. This in turn increases the risk of a spike in blood sugar level.

Also, most of these products contain high levels of lead, arsenic, and mercury.

8. Salad Dressings

Salads make a healthy addition to any diet plan. Raw fruits and vegetables are full of fiber, antioxidants and other nutrients.

But if you are using salad dressings bought from a health food store to give a final touch to your salad plate, then you are making a big mistake.

Salad dressings often contain ingredients like high-fat mayonnaise, soybean oil and high fructose corn syrup, all of which are bad for your health. Moreover, it probably contains preservatives, too.

Make your own salad at home with organic fruits and vegetables, and prepare your own salad dressings with ingredients like olive oil, lemon juice, pepper and herbs.

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