Are Milanos Bad For You?
Also Known As: Milano cookies
Short answer
Milano cookies are bad for you. They are highly processed and can result in a wide range of negative effects when regularly consumed.
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Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
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Category 'A'
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Side effects are rare. Things rated an 'A+' are typically necessary for survival (for example, water).
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction.
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Harmful qualities may be associated, but aren't usually serious.
It is important to note that even the best things in life can become bad in immoderate amounts. So, although something may be rated an 'A+', overconsumption/overdoing can bring unwanted effects.
Category 'B'
Very beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B+' may have a few harmful qualities to pay attention to.
Overall beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B' may have some harmful qualities to pay attention to.
More beneficial to your health than not. However, harmful qualities are most likely associated and shouldn't be overlooked.
The main difference between category 'A' and category 'B' is the harmful qualities typically present in 'B' items. Serious side effects are usually uncommon, but are still possible and should be taken note of.
Category 'C'
Both beneficial and harmful qualities associated. Things rated a 'C+' are typically a bit more on the beneficial side. Still, moderation is important.
A fairly even ratio of beneficial and harmful qualities. Moderation is important. Very general topics that can lean towards both sides of the spectrum will be placed here as well. Rice, for example, can be good or bad depending on the type.
More harmful than beneficial. Side effects are common, especially when consumed/done excessively. Moderation is very important.
Category 'C' usually denotes to both good and bad qualities. When it comes to this category, it is important to keep this word in mind: moderation.
Category 'D'
Harmful to your health. Although benefits may be associated, the bad most likely outweighs the good. Moderation is very important.
Harmful to your health. A few benefits may be associated, but the bad outweighs the good. Moderation is extremely important.
Harmful to your health. Very few, if any, benefits are present. Things in this category should be avoided as much as possible.
Category 'D' is typically for things that are more harmful than beneficial. While consuming/doing something unhealthy once in a blue moon shouldn't hurt, we definitely recommend eliminating 'D' items as a regular part of your routine/diet.
Category 'F'
Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
Category 'N'
'N' stands for neutral. Things placed into this category are generally (a) neither good nor bad for you, or (b) lack the necessary evidence to reach any conclusions.
Long answer
As with most process snack foods, Milano cookies are not good for you. They contain 110 calories in one serving – which is 2 cookies, two… who can eat just two of these small cookies? Along with these calories, there are 6 grams of total fat of which 2.5 grams are saturated fats. They also contain a good deal of sugar. One serving contains about 7 grams, which is equal to a teaspoon and a half.
It’s important to limit the amounts of saturated fats in your diet because of the negative effects they can impose on your body. Consumed excessively, saturated effects can raise LDL cholesterol (the "bad" kind) leading to an increased risk of heart disease.
Milanos contain 7 grams of sugar in just one serving of cookies – so what, right? Well, sugar can be more damaging to your body than you realize. It is recommended that women consume less than 20 grams or 5 teaspoons of sugar per day. Aside from the obvious tooth decay and obesity that can occur from sugar overload, there are other very serious conditions that sugar promotes including diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. Sugar also feeds the bad gut bacteria like Candida which can cause a slew of health problems in the gut and brain due to gut bacteria imbalance.
Some ingredients of concern found in Milano cookies include hydrogenated oils, soy lecithin, and natural flavors. They also contain some major common allergens including soy, wheat, eggs and milk.
An interesting (yet disturbing) fact about hydrogenated oils is, after processing, they are only one molecule away from having the same molecular structure as plastic. After consuming hydrogenated oils, your blood thickens, raising your blood pressure as your heart has to work much harder to pump blood throughout the body. This also prevents the blood from entering smaller arteries in the brain and can impair cognitive ability. In the long-term, this can lead to degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
It is also imperative to recognize that soy lecithin is chemically extracted from soy plants and are most likely genetically modified. Aside from the many negative health effects of GMOs, soy contains phytoestrogens and is a common allergen.
Possible short-term side effects
- allergic reaction
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digestive issues
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thickened blood
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increased blood pressure
Possible long-term side effects
- increased ldl cholesterol
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heart disease
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diabetes
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obesity
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tooth decay
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gut bacteria imbalance
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degenerative brain disease
Ingredients to be aware of
Our Wellness Pick
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Complete Cookie Snickerdoodle
- 16g plant protein
- Soft baked treat
- Vegan-friendly
- Non-GMO ingredients
- Convenient snack size
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Written by Kristin Brown, DC, MS
Published on: 08-08-2016
Last updated: 12-15-2023
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Last updated: 12-15-2023
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