No
matter what your desired weight goal may be, you should never starve yourself
to lose weight. This slows down your metabolism and is counterproductive. Eating a balanced meal
along with exercise is the best diet plan. However,
there are some foods that should be avoided.
1.
Aerated drinks: Aerated drinks like sodas and soft drinks
are equivalent to junk food. They do not offer any nutritional value and can lead to
weight gain instead. Aerated drinks have a high sugar content that influences
the blood sugar
levels. Aerated drinks also often leave
you feeling thirstier instead of hydrated.
2.
Processed foods: Processed foods should be avoided whether
you are on a diet or not. They contain preservative and harmful chemicals that
can harm the body. They also have a high sugar content and unhealthy fat
content. Processed foods include chips, pasta, pizza, burgers, noodles and
cookies that can easily be made at home using fresh, healthier ingredients.
3.
Added sugars: Simply eliminating sugar from your diet in
the form of jams, sweets, breads and cakes can have a big impact on your
weight. Added sugars do not include food that is rich in natural sugars like
fruits. Manmade sugar has no nutrient value and is very high in calories. Brown
sugar or honey is a much healthier alternative to processed sugar and can be
used to replace it.
4.
Deep fried food: The healthiest of ingredients if cooked in
an unhealthy manner can rid it of nutrients and pack on calories instead. Deep
frying should be completely avoided if you are trying to lose weight. Deep
frying makes food difficult to digest and leads to fat absorption. Instead, try
grilling or steaming your food or eat it raw if possible.
5.
White flour: White flour can lead to high blood pressure, cholesterol and weight gain. Instead replace white flour with whole wheat flour or oats
to make it healthier without interfering too much with the taste.
6.
Desserts: Most desserts fall into the category of
food to be avoided as they are heavy on sugar content and made with white
flour. Many desserts also use a lot of creams that can lead to cholesterol
problems.
However,
not all desserts fall into this category. Ice lollies are a viable alternative
to ice creams while muffins and frosting free cupcakes made with whole wheat
flour can be used to replace pastries and cakes. Chopped fresh fruits are the
healthiest way to end a meal on a sweet note.
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