There are many common misconceptions about dieting for weight loss, which not only fail to achieve the desired results but can also harm your health. Today, we'll address these common misconceptions and highlight three types of food that should absolutely be avoided.
Common misconceptions about diet for weight loss
All fruits are equal. The healthiest fruits should be low in sugar and high in dietary fiber, such as grapefruit. One or two apples a day are also good, as apples are low in calories and fat and high in fiber, making you feel full easily. Another good choice is convenient bananas, which are also rich in dietary fiber. However, fruits like watermelon are not so good; watermelon contains a lot of sugar and calories, while being low in dietary fiber, and it's easy to overeat.
All fast food is unhealthy. With increasing health consciousness, fast food restaurants have made many changes to meet these demands: many have started selling healthier options like baked potatoes, boiled corn, and vegetable salads. However, some fast food items still contain a lot of fat and salt, such as salads with excessive dressing, fried chicken, and French fries. When dining at a fast food restaurant, one should choose carefully.
Eating cold dishes can help with weight loss. While it's true that eating more cold dishes can reduce calorie intake, relying solely on them for weight loss is not a viable strategy. This is because some cold dishes may contain a lot of oil, ham, fried chicken, or high-fat salad dressings. Furthermore, cold dishes consisting only of leafy greens are unlikely to help with weight loss; they won't leave you feeling full and will make you hungry again quickly, leading you to eat other high-calorie foods to fill your stomach. Healthy cold dishes should contain a variety of vegetables, nutrient-rich beans, and almonds, among other things. It's best to add a little vinegar and use less oil.
As long as it's low in fat, you can eat whatever you want. Be wary when you see "low-fat" or "fat-free" labels on food labels. This doesn't necessarily mean the food is healthy: it may have more sugar added to compensate for the loss of flavor due to low fat. Such low-fat foods may even be higher in calories. Conversely, some high-fat foods are quite nutritious. Therefore, portion control is paramount: high-fat foods are okay to eat, but in moderation; low-fat foods shouldn't be eaten without restraint.
Besides these, what other foods should be avoided?
3 types of food you shouldn't eat when trying to lose weight
Canned coffee: 127 calories (per can). A typical can of coffee contains only about 240 ml, which can be finished in just a few sips. However, those few sips can cause you to gain two sizes in a year. The coffee we usually drink contains a lot of sugar and creamer, both of which are extremely high in calories. Coffee also contains saturated fatty acids that can raise your cholesterol. Unless you need it to stay awake, it's best to drink less coffee.
Whole wheat soda crackers: 506 calories (100g). With their unassuming appearance, soda crackers are often used by dieters as an afternoon snack to stave off hunger. However, just because they taste simple doesn't mean they're lower in calories than other crackers. The main concern with soda crackers is their high fat content. Typical soda crackers contain 30% to 50% fat, and this fat content directly affects their calorie count. Regardless of the type of soda cracker sold in the market, they are generally high in oil and sugar, so it's not recommended to eat too many.
Cookies: 546 kcal (100g). Cookies contain 546 kcal, 59.1g of carbohydrates, and 31.6g of fat, making them a high-calorie snack. Made with milk and flour, cookies can be too sweet and cloying, and eating too many can lead to weight gain. Therefore, be mindful when choosing snacks.
Choosing the right foods and eating habits is very important for weight loss.
