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When trying to lose weight, many people focus on the meals they are eating, but they might not consider what toppings they are using (and what added nutrients they bring).
However, by overlooking the nutritional information in your favorite toppings, you might not realize the added sugar and calories you are consuming. If you are trying to boost your metabolism and lose weight, this can make progress more difficult.
With that in mind, keep reading for the one topping you should stop using asap for weight loss.
Jams and Jellies
Since jams and jellies are made from fruit, many people are under the impression that they are healthy. The reality, however, is that these popular toppings can have the opposite impact on your health. Plus, they can even make weight loss more difficult.
These toppings are a popular way to add some sweetness to toast and sandwiches, but you might be consuming more sugar and calories than you'd want.
According to Fitbit, one serving of jelly contains about 55 calories and around 10 grams of sugar.
Although that is not too much as an occasional topping, if you are regularly putting jelly on your morning toast, it can add up.
Too much sugar can lead to weight gain and a variety of health problems.
According to Healthline, "Aside from causing you to put on excess body fat, eating too much added sugar can significantly increase your risk of chronic conditions, such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes."
With that in mind, keeping this topping in moderation is the best way to enjoy it. Otherwise, if you rely on these high sugar spreads on a regular--or even daily--basis, it can be detrimental for weight loss.
