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Foods To Completely Avoid To Lose Weight

The foods you eat have a major effect on your weight. Weight loss basically comes down to simple math. To lose weight you have to eat fewer calories than you burn.

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There are some foods you could have in moderation but there are some you must completely avoid if you want to lose weight. Here are a list of these foods.

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Fried foods like French fries, are generally high in calories, salt, and unhealthful fats. They also tend to lack fiber and protein.

Fried foods

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Candy bars are unhealthy due to their high calorie, sugar, and fat content. However, a person trying to lose weight can still enjoy one or two small pieces of dark chocolate with a minimum of 70 percent cocoa.

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Many beverages, such as sodas, sports drinks, and fruit juices, are very high in added sugars and preservatives and low other nutrients. 

Sugary drinks

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Refined flour or maida lacks nutritional value and is packed with empty calories. Choose healthier options like whole wheat flour or healthy grains instead of refined flour.

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Most breakfast cereals have been advertised as a healthy and nutritious way to start the day but the reality is that they are far from being healthy.

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The manufacturing steps are such that the lose their nutritional value in the process. Also, they are filled with added sugars and artificial flavours to appeal the masses, kids in particular.

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Ice cream is high in sugar, calories with very little protein and no fiber. Besides it is very easy to exceed the recommended portion.

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Examples of processed meats include bacon, hot dogs, salami, and ham. These may be calorie dense but very high in salt and low in nutrients.

Processed meats 

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Alcohol is an important culprit of weight gain. It is packed with empty calories with no nutritive value and adding sugary beverages to their drink adds many more calories. 

Alcohol 

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If you're not sure if a food is healthy or unhealthy, read it's nutritive value label. Always consider serving sizes and practice mindful eating.

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