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Written By: Editorial Team | Updated : June 17, 2014 3:46 PM IST
If you want to lose weight, then keeping a close eye on your diet is extremely important. A badly planned diet can waste the effort you put into exercising. In the previous post, we discussed about the various things you could eat. In this post, we'll tell you some of the things you can't.
First of all, you should avoid all forms of food or beverages that have a lot of sugar in it. This is not just because they are high in calories, but also because sugary foods cause your blood sugar levels to spike. This spike can give you an instant burst of energy, but the boost doesn't last for a long. Soon enough, your body will feel drained and you might start craving more sugary food.
Secondly, you should avoid too much salty food. This is because salt causes your body to retain water, which in turn causes complications like edema and bloating. Finally, you should avoid eating oily food as they are high in fat.
Remember you don't have to give up on tasty food to lose weight. You just have to look for healthier substitutes to these tasty foods. For example, instead of milk chocolate you can eat dark chocolate, and instead of fried chicken you can eat grilled chicken.
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