These foods and drinks can hinder weight loss
Thanks to the body positivity-movement we’re (finally!) learning to love our bodies as they are. Self-love is extremely important, but we shouldn’t lose sight of our health. Do you want to lose weight in order to improve your overall health? Stay away from the following foods and drinks.
Margarine
Margarine is something to avoid – or at least not eat too much of – because this butter alternative is full of trans fats. Trans fatty acids are not good for the blood vessels and it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, your body does need fats to function properly, so it is wise to choose healthy fats such as olive oil.
Soda
We all know that soda isn’t healthy, but especially if you’re trying to lose weight, don’t touch the stuff. If your body gets too much of certain types of sugars, like fructose, then the liver turns this into glucose. Once your body has met its glucose limit, it turns the rest of your sugar intake into fat.
White bread
Do you see the color of bread only as it is, a color? Then it’s time to change that. White bread contains relatively few fibers which are vital for digestion. Wheat bread on the other hand contains many of these fibers. Fibers also keep you feeling full longer. Win-win situation!
Fruit juice
Even if a juice is 100% fruit juice, it’s still not necessarily healthy. Fruit juices contain a lot of sugar and even if it comes from healthy food, your body still just sees it as sugar. So, it is saved as such. Moreover, fruit juices don’t get healthier in factories. The juice is often stored in oxygen tanks to preserve the flavor, but during this process the juice loses its healthy properties.
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