Top 27 Foods to Avoid If You Want To Lose Weight.

1. Rice Cakes.

Rice cakes are infamous for raising your blood sugar very quickly because it is a refined and processed carb. Even though it provides a quick burst of energy due to the carbs being processed very quickly, once your blood sugar drops you will start having cravings for food again.

Here is a tip when eating rice cakes: Instead of eating 2 cakes, drop 1 and spread some nut butter over it. The healthy fat and protein in the butter will help keep you satiated and feeling full for longer.

2. Giant Cups of Coffee.

If you drink too much coffee it will cause calcium excretion putting you at risk of osteoporosis if you are a women. Also the withdrawal effects such as insomnia and headaches can be avoided if you don’t drink excess coffee.

Tip: Drink Tea instead.

3. Cream-Based Soups.

Cream-based soups are tasty but they are filled with empty calories with little nutrients, as well as unhealthy additions such as corn syrup and food dyes.

Tip: Aim to drink soups made from protein. Good examples are bean soups.

4. Certain Oatmeals.

When deciding which oatmeal to eat make sure you select plain steel-cut oats. Almost every other type of oatmeal contains unhealthy items such as added sugars, trans-fats and corn syrup. Trans-fats in particular affect your cholesterol levels in a negative way and put you at risk of heart disease.

Tip: if you find steel-cut oats bland, add natural fruits, nuts and honey.

5. Soy Milk.

Soy milk affects the estrogen levels in your body. For males especially this is very negative on their testosterone levels.

Tip: Try substituting with almond milk instead.

6. Nutrition Bars.

Although marketed as a healthy snack for people on the go, the high amount of calories from the carbs and fat contain make them equivalent to eating a candy bar. Simple sugars are also often added making the calorie count too high.

Tip: Avoid these bars by eating healthy square meals keeping you fuller for longer.

7. Egg Beaters.

Supposedly just like natural egg whites, they are in fact the complete opposite. They contain a negative cocktail of preservatives and additives detrimental to your health.

Tip: Use whole food sources instead: lean meats, eggs, seafood, and greens.

8. High Calorie Fruit Smoothies.

It might seem like a healthy food choice, but many pre-packaged options have dairy bases which are high calorie mixed with cheap sweeteners. It much better to avoid these if possible.

Tip: Suppress your appetite with water, or eat fresh fruit instead.

9. Fruit Juice.

When you blend fresh fruits you remove one of its major benefits: the fiber contained within it. After blending the fruits you are left with a drink with a high concentrated amount of sugar, equivalent to soda.

Tip: Try fruit that contain polyphenols which help boost your metabolism. eg. strawberries, raspberries, blueberries.

10. Soda - Even Diet.

Sodas contain a dangerous chemical called phosphorus. It causes damage to your bone health, because it causes calcium through binding with calcium. Also the amount of sugar in a soda is very high, in one can alone there can be 40 grams of sugar. Diet sodas contain carcinogens and artificial sweeteners which can have a negative effect on your metabolism and brain.

11. Granola.

Granola is often mistaken for health food. It contains a very high amount of calories and sugar, making it as calorie excessive as eating dessert.

12. Deli-Meats.

Deli meats are highly processed and increase the risk of chronic disease. This is because of the amount of sugar, salt and chemicals used in the process of producing these meats. Meat that is unprocessed and organic is ideal.

13. Low Fat Packaged Baked Goods.

In order to achieve the consistency and flavour of their regular full-fat models, so-called ‘low fat’ products contain chemicals and is highly processed. To avoid gastrointestinal problems, often the full-fat versions are better in taste and are more satisfying.

14. Ketchup.

High fructose corn syrup contained in ketchup is responsible for its high calorie amount as well as negative health effects. Where possible use an all natural sauce without any added sugar.

15. Cheeseburgers.

The refined carbs in the hamburger bun of a cheeseburger, as well as the saturated fat in the burger patty make this food a risk to heart disease. Although people might enjoy the occasional burger it is best to limit this to once a month.

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