The Worst Foods you can eat

Top 10 List how we choose

Bacon
Is bacon really all that bad for you? Probably not every once in a while, but
studies consistently prove out that you shouldn't make it a staple of your
diet plan if you want to be healthy. For those following low carb diets, it
might be best to mix it up with some leaner meats as well. One of the main
problems is all that smoking and curing of the bacon before it ever reaches
your grocery store shelf. So, the rule of thumb here is to eat bacon in
moderation.

Canned Chicken Soup
The main problem with canned versions of this classic recipe is the sodium
content. One cup of canned chicken noodle soup can give you a whalloping
1000 milligrams of salt. Yikes! You're much better off cooking up your
own version of this soup. You can always freeze in single serve portions, if
you like the convenience of ready-made soup. You can find some great
recipes for homemade soup at CountryLiving.com.

Cheese Cake
Cheesecake makes the list, more than likely because of those huge servings
of cheesecake doled out by restaurants like the yummy, but oh so sinful
Cheesecake Factory. Again, this is one of those foods that can be made
healthier at home with your own recipe. Any store-bought cheesecake is
likely to be filled to the brim with fat and sugar. Also, really watch portions
on this food.

French Fries
It's probably no surprise to anyone that French fries are one of the worst
foods you can eat. Yet, they seem to be as much a part of the American diet
as popcorn and apple pie. French fries are often double fried in oils that
contain bad fats that can lead to the production of cholesterol and other
health problems. Again, the solution may be as simple as cooking some
fries up at home. Try sweet potatoes instead of regular fries and bake them
instead of frying. There are many creative things you can do to make your
meals healthier. This is just one idea.

Fried Chicken
Anything fried is typically fairly bad for you. Even if you pick off the skin,
there may still be oils in the meat itself. Movies such as SuperSize Me have
brought the problem of the unhealthiness of the American diet to the
forefront of everyone's thoughts. While an occasional meal out of fried
chicken isn't likely to harm you, eating little fried chicken nuggets three
times a week, or feeding them to your children, is not the best solution. Try
broiling or grilling chicken breasts instead.

Hamburgers
Although we love the taste and smell of a grilled burger, fast food
restaurants that serve these beasts often come in the top 10 for worst for
you foods of the year. For example, Carl's Western Bacon Six Dollar
Burger made number one on Spark People's 10 Worst Foods list. Other
burgers that topped other lists? T.G.I. Friday's Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger
and the Red Robbin Peppercorn Burger.

Hot Dogs
Once you learn what hot dogs are made from, it may gross you out to the
point where you really don't want to eat these favorite picnic past times any
longer. There are some tips, such as staying with Kosher or higher end, all
beef hot dogs to avoid some of the health issues with the cheaper varieties.
There are many different ways to serve hot dogs and different types and
varieties of dogs. All in all, they are still inexpensive fare when feeding a
large group of people.

Pizza with Processed Meats
Even though we know that pizzas are rather unhealthy, most of us can't
seem to pass up the opportunity to sink our teeth into that ooey gooey
yumminess. There are some ways to dress up an unhealthy pizza and make
it a bit healthier, so you don't have to feel quite so guilty for choosing to eat
pizza. First, layer on the vegetables. Second, forego the organ meats, which
add calories and fat. Finally, limit how often and how much pizza you eat.

Pot Pie
Even as a meal, the store bought pot pies are rather high in calories and
sodium and not too filling. Most people eat those little pot pies as more a
snack than a meal and this is where this food can really eat into your
calorie counts for the day. There are frozen pot pies out there with more
than 1000 calories and over 60 grams of fat. In addition, you really aren't
gaining many nutrients from these highly processed meat pies.

Potato Chips
Most of the potato chips you purchase in the store are downright bad for
you. There is about $30 billion worth of potato chips moved every year.
That is an amazing number of people eating a truly healthy snack. While
eating potato chips may not make you unhealthy in themselves, they can
put you over your daily calorie budget and they provide no nutritional
value, it's still fine to have them occasionally. Just remember to try
everything in moderation.

“Heart Disease” is the leading cause of death

“Heart Disease” is the leading cause of death in both
men and women in the US.
It includes:
Coronary heart failure, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and
congenital heart disease.
Prevention:
Quit smoking
Lower Cholesterol
Controlling high blood pressure
Controlling blood sugar
Maintaining a healthy weight with exercise and diet

Definition of Obesity

Definition of Obesity:

Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an
individual's ideal body weight. Obesity is associated with increased risk of illness,
disability, and death.

Description
Obesity traditionally has been defined as a weight at least 20% above the weight
corresponding to the lowest death rate for individuals of a specific height, gender,
and age (ideal weight). Twenty to forty percent over ideal weight is considered
mildly obese; 40–100% over ideal weight is considered moderately obese; and
100% over ideal weight is considered severely, or morbidly, obese. More recent
guidelines for obesity use a measurment called BMI (body mass index) which is
the individual's weight multiplied by 703 and then divided by twice the height in
inches. BMI of 25.9–29 is considered overweight; BMI over 30 is considered
obese. Measurements and comparisons of waist and hip circumference can also
provide some information regarding risk factors associated with weight. The
higher the ratio, the greater the chance for weight-associated complications.
Calipers can be used to measure skin-fold thickness to determine whether tissue is
muscle (lean) or adipose tissue (fat).
Much concern has been generated about the increasing incidence of obesity among
Americans. Some studies have noted an increase from 12% to 18% occurring
between 1991 and 1998. Other studies have actually estimated that a full 50% of
all Americans are overweight. The World Health Organization terms obesity a
worldwide epidemic, and the diseases which can occur due to obesity are
becoming increasingly prevalent.
Excessive weight can result in many serious, potentially life-threatening health
problems, including hypertension, Type II diabetes mellitus (non-insulin
dependent diabetes), increased risk for coronary disease, increased unexplained
heart attack, hyperlipidemia, infertility, and a higher prevalence of colon, prostate,
endometrial, and, possibly, breast cancer. Approximately 300, 000 deaths a year
are attributed to obesity, prompting leaders in public health, such as former
Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, M.D., to label obesity "the second leading
cause of preventable deaths in the United States."
— Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt

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Admission is free and so are the snacks. So again, If you'd like the knowledge to live a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle, or if you're concerned about the health and nutrition of your loved ones, you owe it to yourself to come! For more information contact Robin Gordon at 503-890-5393 or Michael Hunter at (503) 936-3704. Or, check out our website at www.freshstarthealth.org