We all go on a diet some time or another to lose weight. For example, when there is an important function to attend and we need to get into that super sexy outfit that we brought recently! However, going on a diet is not easy because there are so many things you like to eat but cannot as they are high in fat and calories. You need to stay away from all the fast foods, processed food and deep fried, tasty snacks. Even the food items that are labeled as low-fat or healthy may not be good for you if you are trying to lose weight. Here is a list of food items that you should avoid if you are on a weight loss mission. (ALSO READBest Food Pairings for Weight Loss: Top 5 super food pairs to loose weight faster).
Multi-grain doesnt really mean whole grain, so check the label of your bread to make sure that you are buying whole grain bread and not just multi-grain when you are on a diet.
Fiber is required by our body to stay healthy and improve our digestion. However, consistent intake of fiber throughout the day is required to keep your digestive system active and stave off hunger. It is a bad idea to eat a single bar that contains one days worth of fiber. Instead of snack bar eat fresh fruits and vegetables rich in fiber. (ALSO READBreakfast foods for weight loss: Top 7 foods to eat in the morning to lose weight faster!).
Although soy sauce is low in calories, it is loaded with sodium, which can up the risk of hypertension and can cause bloating. Nowadays, you get low-sodium soy sauce but the level of sodium in these is not much lower than the regular soy sauce. It is advisable to avoid using soy sauce or use sparingly. Fruit juices that you get in the supermarket are processed and contain loads of sugar. Even when you make juice at home, it is devoid of any fiber. So, the fruit juice is just empty calories that fill you up. It can lead to a spike in the level of your blood sugar. Instead of drinking fruit juice, eat the whole fruit or just drink water.
You may think that wine is good for your health but around 2,000 extra calories are consumed on an average by wine drinkers every month. A glass of wine may look harmless but it interferes with your weight loss mission as your body will not burn any fat until it gets rid of the alcohol.
High in calories, ice creams are a bad idea when you are trying to lose weight. Ice cream available in the market is high in sugar and it is easy to consume huge amount of ice cream in one sitting. So, it is best to make ice cream at home with yogurt instead of heavy cream and with less sugar. And always serve a small portion of the ice cream instead of sitting down with the tub. (ALSO READLemon-Ginger Recipes for Weight Loss: 5 ingenious ways to use lemon and ginger to lose weight faster!).
Frozen meals contains higher concentration of preservatives and sodium to make it last long. It also contains more calories than the homemade or fresh food. Sodium can lead to bloating and you will not see the result you are expecting after the dieting.
Sugar-free products usually contain an unhealthy sugar alternative, which can lead to health issues. These products can be low in calories but are not good for your body. Eating such products can up your insulin level.
You tend to binge eat products which are labeled as low-fat as you feel that there is less calorie intake. However, to make the food low in fat, the natural compound in the food is often replaced with chemicals by the manufacturers and it is not healthy. (ALSO READEasy Apple Recipes for Weight Loss: 4 ingenious and healthy ways of eating apples while dieting).
Popcorn is actually a great snack with low-calorie content. However, the microwave popcorn is not a good idea. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the microwave popcorn bag contains chemicals that are known to up the risk of thyroid issues and developing infertility. The bag has additives, which can harm our body.
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