When we want to lose weight, we often go for foods that everyone considers to be healthy. Unfortunately, sometimes we end up picking up foods that do us more harm than good.
Here are 8 foods that everyone thinks they’re healthy, but they’re actually not:
1. Granola Bars
We all think that granola bars are extra healthy since they’re made from oats. Well, that’s not true because granola bars contain a lot of sugar.
2. Iceberg Lettuce
While eating salad is really good for you, there’s one veggie you should avoid eating- the iceberg lettuce. It has no nutritional values and it’s better to use kale or spring mix instead.
3. Fruit Juice
People often consume fruit juices because they think they’re extra healthy. Well, the truth is fruit juices contain a lot of sugars and calories and they aren’t healthy at all.
4. Health Drinks
Sport drinks and enhanced waters are filled with vitamins and nutrients right? Well, they’re also packed with artificial sugars. Stick to water!
5. Muffins
If you think you’re making a healthier choice by choosing a muffin instead of a doughnut, you’re wrong. Muffins contain a lot of sugars and calories and they’re not good for you.
6. Margarine
No, margarine is not a healthy butter substitute. Eating too much margarine can increase your bad cholesterol levels and decrease your insulin response.
7. Frozen Yogurt
Although it has less fat than ice cream, once you add sprinkles and candy it loses its health benefits. Not to mention it contains sugars and calories.
8. Rice Cakes
People love to eat them while they’re on a diet. Rice cakes have no nutritional values and they don’t taste that good.