For most people, the struggle to lose or maintain a healthy weight is on-going. You can never really declare yourself a winner, since just one bad week can cause you to gain weight. It’s especially difficult since so many foods that appear healthy on the surface, actually contain hidden fats that can add on pounds.
Take fish for example, it has long been thought of as “brain food,” and something that is good for you. Fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial to your health.
Knowing that fish is good for us, we might then conclude that if we eat sushi we are staying on track. This can be true, but not always. Sushi is a delicious meal but some versions contain hidden fat and calories. I’m referring to popular sushi rolls that include ingredients like cream cheese or mayonnaise.
Still other kinds of sushi contain battered or fried fish. This can sabotage your diet quickly. So, with this in mind, find out what’s in the sushi before you order it. The best sushi choices for dieters are sashimi or basic tuna rolls such as tuna or salmon.
Another deceptive food is dried fruit. Dried fruit seems like it would be the perfect choice for a dieter but if you think about it, it’s really not because it is denser than fresh fruit and contains hidden calories. Additionally, there are some brands that make their dried fruit even more fattening by adding sugar. Your best bet is to skip the dried fruit and eat it when it’s fresh.
Let’s talk about granola. For years, this food has gained the reputation of being healthful. While it can be healthy, many brands of granola contain added sugar, which means additional calories and fat. If you want to eat healthy granola, it’s best to make your own, that way you can control the amount of sugar that is included.
Here’s one food that goes out of its way to fool you into thinking it’s healthy – the veggie burger. This family favorite can sometimes be full of hidden fats and salt.
Veggie burgers sound like they would be perfect diet food but the truth is can contain a lot of calories because of the added cheese and dressing that binds the ingredients together. The good thing about veggie burgers is that they don’t have the fat and cholesterol of meat burgers. It’s OK to enjoy them occasionally.
If you want to lose weight and be healthy, it takes some effort to read the product labels and make the right choices.
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