7 “Healthy” Foods Quietly Destroying Your Body

You might think these foods are healthy, but they’re actually some of the worst foods for your metabolism. Discover the 7 foods that slow your metabolism, stifle weight loss, and contribute to insulin resistance.

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0:00 Introduction: Why your metabolism is slow

1:19 7 foods that slow metabolism

3:02 Seed oils dangers

4:45 Oat milk

6:20 Agave nectar

7:33 Kombucha tea

9:49 Starch and hidden sugar foods

A slow metabolism means there are available calories in your body, but your cells can’t properly use them. This is also known as metabolic dysfunction. The worst foods for the metabolism are often considered healthy, but consuming them could be the reason you’re struggling to lose weight.

Fruit juice is often considered a healthy choice, but it’s actually about 55% fructose. Fructose can only be metabolized by the liver, so consuming it in high amounts can lead to liver stress, fatty liver, increased belly fat, and metabolic problems.

Seed oils are often labeled as “heart-healthy,” but are highly processed, genetically modified, and typically contain herbicides. Up to 30% of daily calories in the average diet come from seed oils, which can contribute to inflammation and metabolic dysfunction.

Other foods like oat milk and agave nectar spike blood sugar and insulin, disrupting metabolic health, preventing weight loss, and slowing your metabolism over time.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

'Dr. Berg, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.