8 Foods to Avoid if Trying to Lose Weight

Trying to lose weight? Tried all the tricks and still nothing? please consider the 

following 8 foods you should avoid in order to lose weight.

Sugary beverages.

They contain added sweeteners, flavours for example soda, energy drinks, punch 

fruits and many more.

A single tablespoon contains about 4 g of sugar. A typical can of soda contains 7 to 

10 tablespoons of sugar.

Swap your can of soda with a glass of lemon water for accelerating weight loss. 

Which beverage do you prefer?


Potato chips.

Potato chips contain extra additives and flavorings’ with added fats and sugars.

Out of all the fat causing offenders, potato chips are the worst along with the 

dangerous amounts of sodium, a bag of chips is also high in trans-fat.

This leads to obesity along with heart diseases and diabetes.

Go for healthy snacks like celery, kale chips, dark chocolate or apple slices with peanut.



Processed meats.

Obesity and weight gain is directly linked with processed meats which include 

sausages, salami, beef jerky and canned meat.

They contain many different combinations of irresistible and delicious flavors, 

additives and fat which usually makes people overeat. 

They lack fiber, protein, vitamins and other essential nutrients.

 So if you are looking to abandon a few pounds then processed meats is a big no.


8 Foods to Avoid if Trying  to Lose Weight

White rice.

Rice is a stable food for almost half population of the world. Easy to cook and versatile, it is packed with a lot of calories.

A single cup of rice contains 200 calories which is a disaster for you who want to lose weight. 

When compared to brown rice, white rice is tripped off its vitamins and mineral during the refining process.

 Filled with carbohydrates, these foods should be avoided at all or simply replaced with unprocessed brown rice.


8 Foods to Avoid if Trying  to Lose Weight


Sugary cereals.

Sugar is just like fats. Cereals is one of the most overlooked foods to avoid for weight loss.

Added sugars found in cereals, candy and other baked goods contribute to weight gain.

 If not taken care of in the early stages, it can cause chronic heart conditions and diabetes and obesity.

Looking to replace cereals? Go for whole grains based cereals that digest easily and quickly.

8 Foods to Avoid if Trying  to Lose Weight


Diet soda.

How can something with diet name on it contribute to weight gain? Low calorie does not mean it has low sugar content.

 In the long run, artificial and refined sugar causes weight gain.

Drinking zero calorie, sweetened drinks confuses the body because it expects the calories that are not actually there.

This causes it to increase insulin and glucose levels leading to fat storage and eventually contributing to weight gain.


8 Foods to Avoid if Trying  to Lose Weight


French fries.

A typical French fries contains around 427 calories which means it is a high caloric food.

Made from potatoes and deep fried in oil, French fries are quick way to obesity. 

Often eaten along with other junk foods, ketchup and topped sometimes with melted cheese, they also increase your risk of overeating.


8 Foods to Avoid if Trying  to Lose Weight


Red meat.

Just like pork, beef and lamb are packed with protein and are a rich source of iron.

8 Foods to Avoid if Trying  to Lose Weight

This high iron content decreases the release of certain hormones in the brain which leaves you with a monster appetite. 

When eaten in excess this can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and weight gain.

Try limiting your intake and have just 3 ounces in a week.


 

Mercy Chelimo

Mercy Chelimo Registered Nutritionist☑️ Experienced Entrepreneur®️

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