Foods To Avoid When You’re Trying to Lose Weight

Weight loss is not the easiest thing to achieve. It requires a lot of discipline in working out, the right amount of sleep, drinking water, and most of all, a healthy diet.  When you’re trying to lose weight, you should be particularly keen when it comes to what you consume.  While some foods will help you lose weight, processed and refined ones could make you gain even more weight.

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Here are some foods to avoid when you’re trying to lose weight

French fries

French fries are always so readily available and very delicious. However, they are rich in salt, calories, and unhealthy fats. They are prepared through deep frying so that they get that crispy feel. That said, this type of cooking method significantly increases the fat and calorie level. The French fries also don’t keep you full for long because they lack both protein and fiber. They, therefore, increase weight instead of helping you lose it.

Sweetened yogurt

Yogurt is considered very healthy especially when you go for Greek yogurt. It contains both protein and bacterial cultures that are very useful for the healthy digestion of food. However, there are many different yogurt types in the market today including sugar and honey-sweetened ones. Those free of fat mostly contain added sugars that contribute to weight gain. It’s better to avoid sweetened yogurt altogether.

Diet soda

Just because diet soda is low in calories does not mean it’s also low in sugar. Most of the diet sodas around have artificial sweeteners which when taken act in the same way as refined sugars. These artificial sweeteners are linked to long-term weight gain and will bring about belly fat. Drinking the no-calorie sweeteners ends up confusing our bodies too because it makes the body expect calories that are absent. This results in metabolic derangements that contribute to fat storage and many different types of conditions such as metabolic syndrome and other cardiovascular diseases.

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Pancake syrup

Many brands that manufacture pancakes contain ingredients that are harmful to our health and expand the gut. They are caramel coloring and high fructose corn syrup. High fructose corn syrup is linked to abdominal obesity and greatly contributes to overall weight gain. Aside from that, it can cause impaired sensitivity to insulin and will give you the drive to overeat.

Bottled smoothies

It’s easy to think that just because smoothies are made from fruit they’re good for us. However, this is not necessarily true. Many bottled smoothies contain high sugars that are not good for your waistline. They counter your progress when it comes to weight loss. Make your own smoothies at home instead because that will help boost your metabolism.

Pizza

Pizza has never exactly been considered a diet food but so many like to eat often without realizing just how much belly fat it adds. It’s rich in saturated fats which lead to inflammation. This in turn affects any efforts you’ve been putting into weight loss.

While these foods are delicious, it’s better to stay away from them as they will only slow you down in your attempts to lose weight. Also, remember to check the nutritional content on the packaging of different foods.