10 Foods
To Cut For Weight
Loss

The safe
and recommended rate for weight loss is half to one kilogram per week. Anything more than this is not advisable
as you will regain the weight back very quickly.
There are
many "fad diets" around and most are not scientifically or evidence based. They may appear to help you lose
weight
temporarily but often it is because the diet is extremely low in calories. It is more important to follow a diet
that is reduced in calories and nutritionally balanced with adequate nutrients to meet your body's
requirements.
There are
many claims to weight loss but the most effective method is still to reduce total energy intake and increasing
energy expenditure.
1) Avoid soft
drinks
Reduce
your calories the quick way by substituting soft drinks with low calorie or sugar free beverages. One can of
soft drink has seven teaspoons of sugar (140kcal) so cutting them out will bring down your calorie intake
significantly.
2) Limit oily and fatty
foods
Fat is
the most concentrated source of energy as one gram of fat has nine kcal of energy. Go for lean meat, fish or
poultry without skin.
3) Cut back on fried foods and
snacks
Avoid
foods that are deep-fried with fattening oil. Choose snacks that are baked, grilled, steamed, boiled or poached
instead.
4) Desserts made with coconut
milk
Substitute these with fresh fruits as desserts containing coconut milk are high in fat and
calories.
5) Gravy and soups at
food places
These
are often full of calories and salt due to the amount of oil and seasoning used. Try not to drink the soups and
gravy, so that you will save calories.
6) Full cream salad
dressings
The
creams used in these dressings are full of calories. Use lemon juice, vinegar and low calorie dressings
instead.
7) Sweets and
chocolates
They
are usually high in fat and sugar. Eat fresh fruits for a healthy snack.
8) Cookies and
cakes
Try to
avoid them, especially the butter types where the fat content is very high. Alternatives such as plain biscuits,
sponge cake or whole wheat crackers are better options.
9) Flavoured rice or noodle
dishes
Dishes
with flavoured rice or noodles have added oil and seasoning and are higher in calories. Choose plain rice or
noodle soups for a healthier meal.
10) Alcohol
Cutting
down or avoiding alcohol will help reduce total calorie intake as one gram of alcohol has seven kcal of energy.
Healthier options include green tea, plain tea, water or fresh fruit juices.
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