A balanced diet is a key part of weight loss. However, if you overeat even with healthy foods, your weight will stay the same.
Nutritionist and weight loss coach Naomi Holbook said that you should not overeat on healthy foods, as they also have a certain calorie content.
“The quality and quantity of protein, carbohydrates and fat are equally important,” she added.
For example, healthy foods such as nuts, seeds, oils and avocados are high in calories, and if the overall goal is weight loss, an excess of them will have a detrimental effect.
The expert recommends sticking to thumb-sized portions for the above foods and limiting olive oil to 1-2 tablespoons per meal.
A common problem during weight loss
Dietitian Rimas Geiga highlights the dangers of cutting calories too drastically, which can slow metabolism, make it harder to lose weight and increase the risk of losing the lean muscle mass needed for a healthy metabolism.
Nicole Farndell, an experienced trainer, noted that frequent snacking, especially sugary or ultra-processed foods, cause repeated spikes in blood sugar. Over time, this can lead to insulin resistance, a condition where you become less sensitive to insulin, making it harder to lose weight and increasing your risk of type 2 diabetes.
What you absolutely cannot eat
Eating foods that are very high in fat, sugar and salt can make you even more hungry and increase unhealthy eating.
Here are some foods to avoid:
chips
cookies
cakes
baking
chocolate
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