Is eating too much of one food unhealthy?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Eating too much of any one food is not good for you, even if the food is a healthy one. In this video, Katie Lucas and J.J. Virgin sit backstage at the Dr. Oz show and discuss what foods comprise a balanced diet.
Eating too much of any one food is not good for you, even if the food is a healthy one. In this video, Katie Lucas and J.J. Virgin sit backstage at the Dr. Oz show and discuss what foods comprise a balanced diet. More -
Dr. Dean Ornish answered:You can turn a healthy food into an unhealthy one if you eat too much of it. A little olive oil belongs in Group 2, but pouring it freely over your pasta and dipping your bread in it will move it to Group 3 or even Group 4 due to the excessive calories, saturated fat, and omega-6 fatty acids from eating so much of it. Margarine made from canola oil is healthier than margarine made from oils high in trans-fatty acids and saturated fat. Eating a little dark chocolate every day may lower your blood pressure, but eating a lot of it will give you a large amount of sugar, calories, and saturated fat. A tiny sliver of butter may be healthier than a large scoop of margarine. You may want to explore alternatives to both.
In general, choose smaller portion sizes if you’re trying to lose weight, lower your cholesterol or blood pressure, or reverse the progression of a chronic disease than if you just want to continue to stay healthy. If you’re going to eat more-indulgent foods, have them with healthier ones.
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You can turn a healthy food into an unhealthy one if you eat too much of it. A little olive oil belongs in Group 2, but pouring it freely over your pasta and dipping your bread in it will move it to Group 3 or even Group 4 due to the excessive... More -
Anka Ivanisevic - NASM Elite Trainer answered:By eating too much of one food you may be missing out on nutrients that you would be getting if you mix things up a bit, not to mention that it would just be boring.
Remember the rule of eating a rainbow, this doesn't have to be everyday, but it should be done in a week’s time.
Every food has its nutritional benefit so by mixing different foods you are more likely to get what you need.
You can become intolerant of a food if you consume too much of it too frequently.By eating too much of one food you may be missing out on nutrients that you would be getting if you mix things up a bit, not to mention that it would just be boring. Remember the rule of eating a rainbow, this doesn't have to be everyday, but... More
