With so much second-hand information fluttering around the internet arguing which foods you should eat, and which ones you should avoid; it’s always best to trust the professionals.
And that’s what we did.
The Daily Meal contacted over 20 different medical professionals with specialties ranging weight loss to gastrointestinal disorders to find out which foods they won’t eat and why.
Açaí Bowls
The açaí berry is a trendy smoothie bowl staple, but Ryan Neinstein MD from Neinstein Plastic Surgery in New York City, is not convinced. The doctor notes that although the berry itself, “may have a lot of antioxidant properties…The problem is that most people are not just eating açaí. The bowls are more popularly eaten with add-ons such as nut butters, seeds, and more fruit. With the addition of some of these foods, calories and sugar increase significantly. Before purchasing any açaí bowl, I would warn patients to check your nutrition facts since you may be essentially buying a banana split!”
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