Lately, I’ve noticed several foods that could be holding a person back from sustaining a healthy lifestyle.

I won’t say that you should absolutely never enjoy a certain food because I do believe in balance, moderation, and space to be human.

Many people who read this blog are already aware that some foods are less conducive to long term satisfaction with regard to health and body goals. The purpose of this post is to provide you with a little nudge or reminder and to maybe add a glimpse of value to your life.

Without further ado, here are some common foods, reasons why, and possible alternatives for your reading and health pleasures.

1. Cereal

Cereal is extremely common in the American household. One market research company found that as many as 89% of consumers eat cereal for breakfast and almost half of those also eat it for a snack.