The five types of food you should never eat are foods rich in fats, sugar, salt or dyes, preservatives and additives because they are harmful substances to the body and are associated with the onset of degenerative diseases such as diabetes and obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol .
Check the table for the 5 foods you should never eat and what to do to get them out of your food.
| Never eat | Healthy Alternative |
| Fritters, such as coxinhas, salgadinhos and fries. | At snack time, substitute potato chips for dehydrated fruit like apple, which is also crunchy and has no fat. |
| Sauces such as ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard or shoyu sauce. | Season the food with olive oil, vinegar and herbs. |
| Pre-prepared meals, ready to heat in the microwave, like lasagne or pizza. | Prepare meals at home and freeze for when needed. |
| Chicken broths type "knorr" or ajinomoto. | Season with herbs such as parsley, bay leaf, mint, basil or rosemary, for example. |
| Refrigerants with or without gas. | Make juices from fruits and vegetables such as beets or carrots, for example. |
Refined foods such as white bread, white rice, cereals and processed flours should be avoided because they have less fiber than whole versions of these foods. To learn more about how to make a meal without these foods see: Secrets of healthy eating.
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