There are healthy foods that we might think it’s okay to eat in large quantities, after all, they are healthy, right? But some of them can actually sabotage our diet or our efforts to maintain a healthy weight if we overindu..." /> There are healthy foods that we might think it’s okay to eat in large quantities, after all, they are healthy, right? But some of them can actually sabotage our diet or our efforts to maintain a healthy weight if we overindu..." />
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Eight foods that can sabotage your diet
Diets and Nutrition

Eight foods that can sabotage your diet

By Kiwilimón - 2018-10-16T09:24:16.512799Z
There are healthy foods that we might think it’s okay to eat in large quantities, after all, they are healthy, right? But some of them can actually sabotage our diet or our efforts to maintain a healthy weight if we overindulge, as they contain many calories. Below are some foods where we often make mistakes.

Fruit Juices

We all live under the illusion of how good it is to drink natural fruit juices at breakfast, the problem is that it takes many pieces of fruit to fill a glass, so we consume a surprising amount of sugar with each sip. The recommendation is to not drink them daily and to dilute them with a bit of water to make them lighter.

Smoothies

The famous smoothies can be more dangerous than you think. The key to not crossing this thin line lies in the amount of fruit you add and the milk you mix them with. Remember that adding too much fruit will increase the sugar content in the drink, which is particularly inconvenient if you pair your smoothie with another food.

Nuts

They are among the healthiest foods available, but also among those that provide the most calories. They are great for combating hunger between meals, but a handful is enough to get all their nutrients. They are tempting, but try not to overindulge.

Whole Grains

Much has been said about whole grains being more nutritious than their refined versions, and this is true; they contain more dietary fiber, minerals, and antioxidants. However, they have the same calories, so they should be eaten with caution if you are on a diet.

Muesli

Despite its healthy appearance and the fact that it is usually eaten with fruit, the calorie content is surprising, around 400 per 100 grams. This is because it contains cereals, nuts, chocolate, and is sometimes sweetened with honey. It is important to only add a little to your breakfast.

Dressings

It’s typical to be on a diet and eat salads, but it’s also very common to sabotage the diet by adding heavy, fatty dressings to enhance the flavor of the vegetables. If your goal is to lose weight, try using a little olive oil or lemon; it will serve you better.

Fruit Yogurt

This food provides vitamins and minerals such as calcium and zinc that help us stay healthier, but most contain a lot of sugars and fats, even those labeled as light. It’s better to consume the Greek version, which, while having almost the same calories, offers a higher protein content.

Honey

Despite being of natural origin, it’s important to remember that honey is almost entirely composed of sugar and contains the same calories as sugar. It’s fine to sweeten some things with this ingredient, but be careful not to overdo it.
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