6 slimming foods you MUST avoid!

These slimming foods can, in fact, lead to further weight gain. Read to find out which foods you should avoid having.

By Tania Tarafdar Last updated on: October 14, 2016 12:34 pm

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Slimming foods you must avoid

Most of us often tend to follow the crowd. For example, many of us have switched to green tea only because it is touted as a weight loss drink. However, it is critical to have the right information about slimming foods as not all of them are healthy. According to nutritionist Anvesha Sharma, you should avoid these so-called slimming foods.

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Skimmed milk

Skimmed milk: Skimmed milk is highly processed and can leave you feeling unsatisfied, leading to cravings. Plus skimmed milk is devoid of nutritional value. The vitamins A, D E & K, are fat soluble which means they require fat to be absorbed by your body.

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Brown bread

Brown bread: Most brown bread found in the market contain additive sugars or high fructose corn syrup and are thus high in calories. Also, brown bread contains the same processed flour as white bread and thus has a high glycemic index.

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Cereals

Cereals: most commercial cereals have very high sugar content and artificial colours and flavouring which can prove to be counter-productive for you. Also, completely avoid cereals that claim to have ‘real fruits’ like strawberries or mangos in it. They are nothing but artificial flavouring.

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Crackers

Crackers: Crackers are like the ultimate diet snack. They help your body produce extra insulin but they can also lead to low blood sugar and result in hunger pangs. That’s when you reach for sugary foods to satisfy your cravings and the instant need for energy.

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Trail mix

Trail mix: Most nutritionists will advise you to snack on trail mix for sustained energy. But most trail mix found in grocery stores contain added sugars, or deep fried banana chips or salty nuts.

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Energy bars

Energy bars: Just because they come in fancy packaging with health claims doesn’t mean they are healthy. Many are full of white flour, sugar and some can be high in saturated fat and contain little or no fibre.

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