Top 5 Pseudo-Healthy Foods to Avoid When on a Diet: Tips for Those Who Can't Lose Weight

31.01.2025 17:20

When it comes to losing weight, many of us rely on healthy eating and an active lifestyle.

But even if you have created a diet that works for you and try your best to stick to it, your efforts may be in vain.

This is because the menu probably includes products that are commonly called healthy, but which are not actually healthy.

Take a close look at the list below - it lists foods that only hinder weight loss.

1. In first place are muesli - the ideal breakfast, according to many losing weight. At the same time, a plate of muesli contains a large number of calories (about 300), which only increases with the addition of yogurt and other "add-ons".

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Instead, try to make your breakfast balanced, containing protein and fiber.

2. Silver – frozen products. Of course, we are not talking about frozen vegetables – you can eat them with peace of mind. But frozen semi-finished products (cutlets, sausages, etc.) often contain a lot of salt and preservatives, which are not only harmful to your health, but can also contribute to weight gain.

It is better to cook fresh dishes from natural ingredients.

3. Cereal bars, which are often positioned as a healthy snack, round out the top three. In fact, they usually contain as many calories and sugar as muesli. Unlike breakfast cereals, bars often contain sugar syrup and chocolate.

If you're craving something sweet, allow yourself to eat a small amount of dark chocolate.

4. Next on the list are fruit juices. If you want to reduce the calorie content of your diet, packaged juices are the first thing you should give up.

It is better to eat fruits in their, so to speak, “original” form in order to get all the beneficial substances.

5. The list of pseudo-healthy products ends with salads that contain croutons, nuts or raisins, and mayonnaise or sour cream is used as a dressing.

This treat can be called a real calorie bomb.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources