Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is made from a combination of oil, egg yolks, lemon juice or vinegar, and seasonings. Although this combination might add some flavor to your favorite dishes, it can also add a lot of calories, fat, and sodium.
Food Network explains, "One cup contains 1440 calories, 160 grams fat, and 24 grams saturated fat. It is an excellent source of vitamins E and K, but it also contains almost 50 percent of your daily recommended amount of sodium."
Since most people are not eating a full cup of mayonnaise at a time, it's a good idea to consider what a small portion size might mean for your diet and your odds of achieving a flat stomach.
According to Very Well Fit, "Mayonnaise is mostly oil, so it is a high-fat and calorie-dense condiment with 100 calories per tablespoon."
Although that might seem manageable, it adds up quickly.
Livestrong explains,"Regular mayonnaise also has 11 grams of fat and and 80 milligrams of sodium in 1 tablespoon. In practical terms, this means 2 tablespoons of mayo on your turkey sandwich can double the fat and calorie content of your lunch."
Plus, mayo lacks other basic nutrients. Besides fat (albeit the good, healthy kind) and sodium, mayonnaise lacks essential nutrients. Delish explains that although the average mayonnaise contains approximately 40% of your Omega 3-ALAs, it lacks fiber and protein.
With that in mind, if you are hoping to incorporate more filling, whole foods into your diet, skipping mayonnaise is probably for the best.