4. “Low-fat” foods
According to the Journal of Marketing Research, people eat up to 30 percent more when they see a “low-fat” label. Furthermore, “low-fat” foods contain about 20 percent more sugar than their full-fat equivalents. Not cool!
5. Too many liquid calories
This includes smoothies, coffee, tea, juices, and sodas, of course. According to the Beverage Guidance Panel, approximately 21 percent of Americans get their calories from beverages daily.
“Liquid calories can be the major contributor to weight gain and slow weight loss. A 20-ounce soda or juice can contain 240-255 calories,” Ginn says. “Removing one 20-ounce sweetened beverage per day can help you achieve one pound weight loss per week.”
We’re not saying you should completely swear off beverages, but healthier options include good-ole fashioned H2O, skim or almond milk, and vegetable juice. Fruit juice is also an option if you limit your intake to no more than four ounces a day.
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5 Foods Stopping You From Being About That Weight Loss Life was originally published on blackdoctor.org
