Believe it or not, the secret to shedding pounds isn’t how much you train – though a good fitness routine helps. Instead, pay attention to what you eat and how much. To aid you in your weight loss efforts, here are 10 foods to avoid at all costs and why.
Yes, yogurt can be good for your gut on the inside, but if you’re trying to lose weight, stop buying the flavored kind. Flavored yogurt can pack up to 30 grams of sugar per 6 oz. serving. That’s just about as many grams of sugar as you get in a Butterfinger candy bar. Instead, try unflavored greek yogurt.
Are loaded with sugar. In fact, research shows that many bottled “made from real fruit juice” brands contain just as much if not more sugar than popular soft drinks.
Granola has healthy properties – whole oats and grains – but it’s often prepared with a lot of butter and oil. If it is sticky and clumped, that’s an indicator of an unhealthy recipe. There are also healthy granola recipes, but a serving is a very small amount. Granola averages a whopping 400 calories per cup. The same is true for calorie-dense nuts and dried fruit. A single cup of almonds contains more than 500 calories. A little bit goes a long way.
Some fat-free foods really are healthier, like cheese and other dairy products made with skim rather than whole milk. But usually, manufacturers of fat-free foods add sugar or high-fructose corn syrup to help the foods stay shelf-stable. This adds empty calories. People tend to have a phobia of fat, but healthy fats are essential to our diet — as long you eat fats in moderation. Choose monounsaturated fats, like those in nuts or fish.
Are extremely high in calories and contain unhealthy ingredients like refined flour and processed meat. Some supermarket sauces are also loaded with sugar. Tip: Try making the perfect slice at-home where you can select healthier ingredients and toppers.
Everyone wants to go “plant-based” nowadays, but that might not be good for your waistline. If you’re eating a processed meatless “burger” or “hot dog,” consider what’s been used as a protein source. Sometimes these products have a lot of
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