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It’s no surprise that there are one too many rules to follow when it comes to your diet during a weight loss journey. Luckily, there are a few core tips you should keep in mind when browsing the grocery store aisles and choosing your food for the week.
Generally speaking, it’s better to rule out some unhealthy foods entirely so that you don’t get stuck in the habit of eating them on a regular basis. While it’s okay to indulge and treat yourself every now and then, there’s one food you shouldn’t eat because it’s bad for you and your waistline.
Want to know the one food you should avoid? It’s none other than tasty yet unhealthy fried food. Regular consumption of fried foods like mozzarella sticks, onion rings, chicken fingers, and yes, even your favorite french fries, isn’t beneficial to your overall gut health and we’ll tell you why.
According to Healthline, fried foods are high in calories, high in trans fats, and can increase your risk of a variety of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. It definitely looks like it’s time to make time to prepare fresh and healthy meals at home and to steer clear from those fast food drive-thrus.
Let’s take a look at popular fried foods that are commonly ordered at fast food restaurants to see the truth that’s lurking inside those seemingly harmless quick bites.
One of the most ordered fast food items is arguably those salty piping hot french fries from McDonald’s. According to the McDonald’s menu, a large fries order contains 490 calories, 66 grams of carbs, and 23 grams of fat. Yikes! Similarly, a 10 piece order of crispy chicken nuggets at Wendy’s contains 420 calories, 27 grams of fat, and 24 grams of carbs.
What unhealthy foods do you avoid to maintain a healthy diet? Let us know your tips and tricks in the comments below!
