We all know that eating too much junk food is bad for our health, but did you know that eating some
kinds of health foods could be (32) .... as bad for you?
Michel Simon, who (33) ..... the Centre for Informed Food Choices in the USA, says there are sugary
sports drinks that are as unhealthy as cola. "These drinks may be (34) ..... for marathon runners, but for
kids doing ordinary exercise, they may end up doing more (35) ..... than good."
Breakfast cereals, which of course are very (36) ..... with kids, have also been criticised. Whilst they are
often high in fibre, some of them (37) ..... a lot more sugar and salt than you would expect. In addition,
some of the foods we have to avoid is 'health snacks' that have also been added to the black list. Although
they look and sound nutritious, in most cases they are much tastier than they are healthy for you. So next
time you decide to cut down (38) .... junk food, think twice about what you end up eating instead
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