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It’s no secret that choosing the best foods to eat while dieting is no easy task. The process is even more difficult when the healthy foods you choose to eat are not always as healthy as they seem.
There are certain “healthy” foods you should stray away from because experts say they’re actually bad for you. Nutritionists say these seemingly healthy foods actually destroy your metabolism.
As we all know, boosting your metabolism and keeping your focus on burning calories is key for successful weight loss. Without further ado, let’s dive into 4 different “healthy” foods that slow down your metabolism.
Flavored instant oatmeals are not as healthy as their traditional oatmeal counterparts. According to Eat This, Not That!, just one packet of Quaker Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal has a total of 12 grams of sugar in it. Yikes! Sugary oatmeals can sneakily add in lots of calories to your diet without you even knowing it.
Another popular item at the breakfast table is fruit juice. And yes you guessed it— fruit juices are often masked as a healthy drink when they’re actually loaded with sugars and calories. In an interview with Glamour, registered dietitian Sonya Angelone recommends having no more than six ounces of fruit juice per day and to opt for whole fruit if you can. “One hundred percent fruit juices can be part of a healthy diet, but only if consumed in a small quantity,” Angelone explains.
Similar to oatmeal, granola is often an unhealthy food masked as a healthy choice. According to Healthline, some granola ingredients like chocolate, oils, and syrups can be high in added sugars and fats. Don’t fret just yet— granola can be a healthy choice that’s packed with lots of protein and fiber when you choose a granola product with whole organic ingredients. Remember, stay far away from added flavors!
Now, let’s turn our attention to dinner foods. We all need an evening meal in a pinch every now and then. However, quick frozen dinners, even when they claim to be healthy, aren’t always the healthiest and easiest option for you. Frozen “healthy” meals with protein, veggies, and rice can actually contain many more calories than you’d think. It’s best to read the nutritional facts before buying to make sure your quick meals don’t contain a lot of sodium, added sugars, or high-calorie sauces.
What are some of your healthy meal ideas? Let us know your favorite metabolism-boosting recipes in the comments below!
