Three “Healthy” Habits that May Be Making You Sick

Your Think you're making all the right health choices? Think again! These three common seemingly healthy choices might make you sick.

1. You bypass burgers for huge salads: Choosing a big bowl of leafy greens over that greasy burger is a great idea...until you douse them in ranch dressing, toss on croutons, cheese and other calorie (and fat!) laden toppings.

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Smart fix: Pile your plate with water- and fiber-rich produce, which fills you up with fewer calories, but still allow yourself a few indulgent toppings. Craving cheese? Give in! Just stick to 1 ounce, so you'll feel satisfied without overdoing it.

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2. You down decaf allll day: Low-jolt joe still has caffeine--about 5 t0 10 mg of it. Yes, this is less than the 20 to 35 mg in a full-caf coffee but if you drink enough of it, you could still be getting as big a buzz as you would if you downed a single cup of the full-strength variety. Additionally, although the reasons are unclear, four cups of decaf a day have been tied to an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis.

Smart fix: Have no more than two cups, and no later than 3 p.m. Any amount of caffeine can linger in your system for six hours or more (and prevent you from falling asleep).

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