Truth about Junk Foods – The Best Of The Worst

1. When you have to choose between pretzels, chips or mixed nuts – Chips are the worst option here.
   
   
   
   Mixed nuts like peanuts are higher in fat and calories than pretzels. But they contain sufficient fiber and protein that can satisfy your hunger till you are able to get a really healthy meal.
2. Choice between hot-dog, hamburger and pizza – Hot-dogs and hamburger are filled with lots of saturated fats. Pizza is high in fat and calories, but due to the protein and calcium present in cheese, and fiber and antioxidants found in tomato sauce, eating pizza is better.
3. Choice between a muffin, doughnut or a bagel with cream cheese – Prefer the bagel and scrape out the cream as much as possible.
   
   
   
   The cream too provides calcium, protein and there is sufficient fiber too, especially if it’s a whole-wheat bagel.
4. Choice between a chocolate candy bar, peanut butter and cheese crackers and a bag of popcorn – Candy bar, peanut butter and cheese crackers are high in fat, calories and carbohydrates. Popcorn has fiber, is low in calories, has plenty of carbs, and it satisfies your appetite longer. However do not add butter.
5. Cake or ice cream – Ice cream is the best of the worst because it contains calcium, potassium and protein in spite of the calories and sugars. Cakes are packed with calories, fat and refined sugars are worse.