Top Healthy Foods That Can Spoil Your Weight Loss Plan

Heya people!

Are you marching towards your weight loss goal? Are you getting results? Have you included healthy food in your diet? You see, elimination of unhealthy food from your daily diet is the right step towards weight loss. But do you know that the so called healthy foods are high in calories? You might be unknowingly downing lots of extra calories while consuming foods that are healthy. This is probably the main reason why your weighing scale needle is refusing to budge 😉

Here is a list of really healthy foods that are actually sabotaging your weight loss dreams.

Smoothies

Smoothies are so healthy! They have fruits and veggies blended into them and they can be a great diet food. But if you happen to add stuff like sugar, flavoured syrups and chocolate to smoothies, you are just loading them with unwanted calories. Moreover, sugar and processed syrups are not a healthy choice at all. To stick to your weight loss plan, make smoothies with just fruit, veggies, plain milk and yoghurt. You can even make oatmeal smoothies that are both healthy and filling. Read about oatmeal smoothies here!

Coffee

Coffee has so many health benefits to offer. Studies have shown that caffeine present in coffee is helpful in warding off diseases like diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. But the goodness of coffee will get badly affected if you add lots of sugar and cream to it. You might be consuming more than 350 calories in one serving of coffee!! It is all about how you prepare it. You can have it black or with milk and sweetened with stevia.

Dried fruits

In comparison to fresh fruits, dried fruits have 5 times more sugar and calories. To some dried fruits sugar and honey are added while processing. So, you should go in for dried fruits that are unsweetened and maintain portion control.

Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate has compounds in it that plays a huge role in the prevention of heart disease and cancer. Consuming dark chocolate also aids weight loss. But this does not mean that you should have loads of it 😛 A 100 grams of dark chocolate has around 540 calories. It would be better to go in for a brand that offers the highest percentage of cocoa. This way you will get satisfied with a smaller portion and also reap the benefits it has to offer.

Yoghurt

Yoghurt is packed with calcium that helps in strengthening the bones. One cup of plain yoghurt has just 100 calories in it. But if you go in for the flavoured version, you will not only increase the number of calories but also ingest unwanted sugar. So, always have plain yoghurt. You can make it delicious by adding fresh fruits. Here is a yoghurt recipe for you that can double up as a dessert!

Energy bars

Certain energy bars are loaded with carbs and sugar. They are not suitable for those who are on a low carb diet. Such energy bars have a high GI (glycemic index, higher the GI more rapid the rise in blood sugar) making them unfit for those suffering from diabetes. For others, energy bars should be consumed as a pre-workout and post-workout meal.

Cereal

Cereal may seem like a really healthy way to start the day as it has a solid dose of fibre to offer. However, some cereals are loaded with sodium and sugar. You should go in for whole grain cereal. Make it a point to read the label. In each serving of cereal you should get at least 3 – 5 grams of fibre.

So, only eating healthy food is not sufficient. You need to make smart choices and exercise restraint. Make intelligent swaps in your diet and you will be happy with the results. All the best!

Xoxo

Tarun

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