As easier the weight gain is, is as tougher to lose the same. Every now and then while surfing the internet we come across the things to do for losing weight. But we shouldn't forget that it is equally important to know and implement what are the things to be avoided to lose your extra weight. Around 85% of the total population are suffering from weight gain in today's scenario. Over weight can lead to several Lifestyle diseases such as hypertension or high blood pressure, diebetes, stroke, various cardiovascular diseases or heart diseases atc. It can also lead to several psychological problems such as anxiety, stress, depression etc. This is why obesity is considered as the mother of all other Lifestyle diseases. To control your weight it is important to monitor your weight on a regular basis. Some people seems to be unaware about his or her excess gain of weight. They are used to their gaining weight. Some people think it is natural to gain weight with increase in age. But would say it is an absolutely inappropriate thought. The control of maintenance of your body is completely in your hand. You want yourself to be in safe and green zone or unsafe and redzone is all in your hand. So to choose yourself to be in green zone and maintain it for lifelong rather than to be in red zone and suffer for rest of your life. It requires only a little bit of focus to active your mind so that you can be capable of taking quick decision on what is healthy for your body and mind and which are not.
Now, let us reveal the 5 remarkable foods to avoid if you really want to lose your extra weight.
1. Avoid saturated fats:
Fat is as essential to your diet as protiens and carbohydrates. Certain functions of the body rely on fats such as some vitamins requires fat to dissolve in the bloodstream and provide nutrients. But it is important to know which fat is a good fat and which is a bad fat. Good fats are unsaturated fat and bad fats are trans fat and saturated fat. Saturated fats are unhealthy for your body. Most saturated fats are animal fats. Saturated fats are mostly found in solid form in room temperature.
Eating too much of saturated fat may raise your cholesterol levels and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases or heart diseases.
Some of the foods which are rich in saturated fat, and are to be avoided are-
a) Dairy products such as butter, ghee, cheese, whole milk, sour cream etc.
b)Animal products such as slbacon, meat, suet, cured meats like salami, chorizo and pancetta.
c) Oils like coconut oil, palm oil
d) Others- Cakes, sausages, pastries, ice-cream, milk shakes, chocolates etc.
2. Sugary foods:
Sugary foods in excess amount can lead to weight gain, increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and other dangerous condition. As sugar contains more calories and the fructose component in sugar causes dysregulation of lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, thus body weight puts on and gain weight.
Some of the sugary foods to be avoided are-
a)Sugar-sweetened beverages such as sofa and soft drinks
b) White bread, rice and pasta which contains high amount of carbs can lead to significant raise of blood sugar level.
c) Packed snack foods or processed foods
3. Red meat:
Every foods has its own pros and cons. Red meat contains vitamins and minerals like vit-B12 and vit-D. Red meat is good source of protien as well. On contrary, red meat contains high saturated fats which can eventually clog the arteries and leads to health complications. It contains high cholesterol which is again harmful for your body.
Excess consumption of red meat can lead to colorectal cancers. So, the bottom line is if you are struggling to lose weight or are prone to any other Lifestyle diseases, it is highly recommended to avoid red meat for betterment of your health.
4. Potato:
Potatoes contains vitamins such as vit-C and vit-B12. Potatoes are fat-free but they are rich in starchy carbohydrates. According to Harvard, the cards in potatoes are rapidly digestable which gives high glycemic index. That can lead to raise in blood sugar level.
Fried potatoes leads to gain weight when consumed regularly in large amount. Potatoes consumption can lead to obesity, heart diseases, type2 diabetes mainly due to its glycemic index.
5. Avoid overeating:
Overeating not only leads to gain weight but also can cause a disease called Binge-eating disorder. Binge-eating disorder is a condition in which you frequently consume large amount of food and feel unable to stop eating. This eventually puts on lot of weight to your body.
1.Drink atleast one glass of water before every meal.
2. Identify your trigger food and keep yourself away from it.
3. Make a proper time table for your diet.
4. Drink more water and keep yourself hydrated.
5. Eat more vegetables.
Therefore, putting all in a nutshell, I would love to repeat that it is important to know about the foods to be avoided and also the reasons why those foods are harmful for you while struggling for weight loss.
Thank you so much for reaching till the end. Hope this helps you.
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