Nutritionists not only teach their clients healthy, balanced nutrition, but they themselves are a clear example of good eating habits. You can often hear from them about the ban on sweets and fatty foods, but the list of products that experts exclude from their diet is much more extensive. What do weight loss experts see as the main harm, and what dishes will never end up on their plate?
Meat semi-finished products
Various sausages, sausages, meat pancakes, frozen pasties and dumplings are strictly prohibited by nutritionists. The only advantage of these products is the minimum cooking time. Otherwise, they are completely useless and even dangerous: they have a high calorie content, contain a lot of salt and synthetic additives, soy, starch. This dangerous combination not only negatively affects the waist, but can also lead to digestive problems, high cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Yoghurts with filling
If natural, sugar-free yogurt is endlessly loved by nutritionists, then variations of this product with various fillers will never end up in their diet. The fault is not only extra carbohydrates, but also modified starch, which manufacturers use as a thickener and stabilizer.
This supplement can provoke serious problems with the pancreas, but because of the high calorie content, you can forget about losing weight. It is much more correct to independently add berries, spices or nuts to natural fermented milk yogurt.
Store sauces
Mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and other commercially made sauces tend to contain sugar and starch. So manufacturers are trying to improve the taste and extend the shelf life. Therefore, it is better to occasionally allow yourself a little homemade mayonnaise or tomato paste, which are made from natural, fresh products, than to get carried away with store counterparts.
Sugar substitutes
Nutritionists are skeptical about sugar substitutes. For example, its natural counterparts (xylitol, fructose, sorbitol, stevia) enhance appetite and have a high glycemic index. And although they do not stimulate the production of insulin, they are not inferior in calories to sugar, still provoking excess weight.
And synthetic products such as aspartame, cyclomate or saccharin can break down into carcinogenic substances in the body. In addition, they disrupt carbohydrate metabolism, only increasing the craving for sweets, which negatively affects the process of losing weight.
Dried fruits
Dried fruits lose their beneficial properties due to improper processing. To extend the shelf life and give the product an attractive appearance, manufacturers often use harmful chemicals. They give dried fruits a rich bright color, unnatural shine, softness and aroma, but at the same time deprive them of any useful properties.
Margarine
Margarine is obtained by processing vegetable oil, but as a result, nothing of the usefulness of the original product remains in it. Empty calories aren't the only danger, though. During the hydrogenation process, harmful trans fats are formed in margarine, which, if consumed regularly, increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Refusing to buy margarine, do not forget that it is included in many products: fast food, baked goods, cookies, ice cream, protein bars, sweets. Of course, nutritionists are also accustomed to avoiding all this "margarine set".
White rice
Nutrition experts include exclusively brown rice in their diets. Its benefits lie in a natural shell containing fiber, vitamins and natural oils. But white rice is deprived of these benefits due to the processing of grains by grinding.
Such a product has a high glycemic index and increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In addition, the use of talcum powder in the grinding process leads to carcinogenic properties in white rice.
Grapes
Grapes contain useful vitamins, minerals, fiber. Its approximate calorie content is only 105 kcal. However, it can be difficult to use it in small portions. When there is a large, large bunch in the plate, it is rather difficult to stop without having finished it. As a result, overeating and consumption of extra calories occurs.
Vegetable and fruit chips
Vegetable and fruit counterparts are gaining popularity as an alternative to harmful potato chips. Unfortunately, there is little benefit in these foods as they are also deep-fat cooked. As a result, chips acquire extra calories and unhealthy trans fats.
Instant Oatmeal
The undeniable benefits of oatmeal fades into the background when it comes to instant oatmeal. The mechanical processing of grain used for this product leads to a decrease in the amount of fiber and a loss of vitamins. As a result, instant cereals have an increased glycemic index compared to traditional oatmeal. This means that the feeling of hunger after such a breakfast arises faster.
The situation is aggravated by the addition of additional sugar, sodium, fruit fillers to the composition. It is better to prefer a product based on whole grains to such cereals, and fresh fruits, berries, nuts, spices will help improve its taste.
