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Many people are depending on meal delivery right now, and it’s a great way to support local restaurants during this time. However, if you are hoping to stay on track for weight loss, being careful about what meals you are ordering is definitely a good idea.
Keep reading for the one meal delivery you should avoid because it leads to instant weight gain!
Staying away from meals that are high in empty calories is a good start.
With that in mind, it's probably a good idea to limit meal delivery favorites like pizza, sandwiches, and french fries.
Empty calories mean trouble if you are trying to lose weight because they have been stripped of beneficial nutrients and often do not fill you up--meaning you'll most likely be back for more.
Rebecca Gawthorne, accredited practicing dietitian and nutritionist, told HuffPost Australia: "There is no health benefit to consuming foods that contain empty calories and they can actually have a negative impact on our health, leading to weight gain and chronic diseases, so it's best to limit or avoid empty calories."
With that in mind, restricting these empty calories--often appearing in refined grains and processed foods--is a good idea if you are hoping to lose weight.
Instead, sticking to healthy, nutrient-rich meal deliveries is a better plan.
Additionally, trying out meal kit deliveries is a good idea. Since you are in charge of putting the food together, it's easier to restrict or replace unhealthy ingredients, ultimately making a more weight loss friendly dish.
