When we make a régimesome food seem perfect allies. But watch out for traps ! Many healthy-looking products are actually fake friends. In Current wifedietitian Adélaïde d’Aboville reveals five foods which you should beware of.
0% yogurt and rice cakes: enemies of the diet
You thought that opting for a 0% yogurt fat was a good idea? Think once more ! “0% fat” does not mean “0 calories”. Low-fat dairy products often contain more refined sugars than average. A shame, when you know that excess sugar is harmful, both for health and for the line. In fact, it causes pics d’insuline in the body, stimulating the fat storage in fat cells. Prefer low-fat plain yogurt (between 3 and 5%), to which you can add a little Honeyor a teaspoon of fruit puree.
You love them rice cakes, light and so natural? Here once more, vigilance… These small snacks absolutely not satisfying, and are high in calories. For 100 g, count nearly 400 kcal , much more than bread (250 kcal/100 g). In addition, their glycemic index is extremely high, which promotes the storage of fat in fat reserves. To replace them, it is preferable to consume a small handful of oilseeds.They’re high in good omega-3s and protein, which helps stave off hunger quickly.
Dried fruits and light sodas: pitfalls
Third trap: dried fruit . Although healthy, they are bad for the line, because they contain a very large amount of carbohydrates. In addition, dehydration can lead to loss of certain vitamins and minerals.It is better to consume fresh fruit of saison and in reasonable quantitiesto take advantage of their nutritional benefits.
Now let’s talk regarding sodas light . Admittedly, they contain no (or few) calories… but are packed with synthetic sugarslike aspartame, which maintain sugar addictionand promote sweet cravings . Their impact on health is still uncertain, and it is better to avoid them as a precautionary principle. Nothing beats water! To vary the pleasures, you can also sip tea or infusion without sugar, which you can accompany a square of chocolateto satisfy your sweet tooth!
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The fast-food salad: a false good idea
When you go to fast-food you choose a saladthinking regarding saving calories? It’s a false good idea… The salad offered by fast food restaurants is far from dietary! Rich in saturated fat, salt and sugar, it is sometimes more caloric than a burger. If you have the possibility, nothing beats a homemade salad or sandwich. So you can control what you put in. But do not deprive yourself of a fast food occasionally! It is important to have fun to last over time.
In conclusion, beware of marketing . To lose weight, Adelaide d’Aboville says: nothing beats “homemade” . And when you buy industrial foods, always look the list of ingredients: this must be the most shortpossible.