THE 6 MOST COMMON FAULTS WE MAKE IN OUR SUPPOSEDLY "HEALTHY" DIET

 

THE 6 MOST COMMON FAULTS WE MAKE IN OUR SUPPOSEDLY "HEALTHY" DIET

You eat less; you eat healthily ... but still no positive results? Avoid these six common mistakes.

Are you counting calories, avoiding sugary drinks, and being the last person in your office to reach for those tempting cookies during a meeting? And still, you can't do that with losing weight? Then check out whether you are making the following dietary mistakes:

 

 

Ø  They eat "diet" products. This low-calorie microwave dish shakes and bars may be convenient, but they will in no way help you achieve positive results in terms of diet and weight. Also, such products are deficient in nutrients. Eat healthy portions of fresh, seasonal organic products to stay full longer. As a quick snack between meals, Greek yogurt with juicy strawberries or a quick omelet in low-fat oil are ideal instead of the "wrong" slimming device from the shop.

Ø  They overdo it with healthy fats. Avocados, nuts, extra virgin olive oil ... you can't deny that these single saturated fats are incredibly beneficial for your heart. However, if you go overboard with your consumption - by that we mean the tons of oil on your fish, the whole avocado in the salad, a large pack of nuts while watching TV, etc. - you may come to a point where those pesky pounds are in can not be removed anymore. On the contrary: these healthy foods will make you gain weight again.

Ø  Your coffee is a real calorie bomb. The day only begins after a nice cup of coffee for numerous people. The shot of caffeine is not the problem. On the contrary, a coffee cup in the morning brings many health benefits, including lowering the risk of heart disease and cancer. But if you quickly head to your trusted café every morning and order an aromatic coffee with loads of syrups, honey, cream, and whole milk, then you will go into shock in the evening when you count calories.

Ø  They always order the salad. What should be wrong with that? Well, contrary to popular belief, the "innocent" salad may not be the best solution for efficient weight loss after all. If you choose a very light option, you risk that your hunger hormones will not be satisfied. On the other hand, salads often have an extra portion of fats and calories added to them: Creamy dressings, croutons, blue cheese, candied walnuts, and oily antipasti dishes will thwart your healthy diet.

Ø  You don't plan. Are you already hungry when you come out of the office or enter the gym? You are not alone in this. If you don't prepare your food in advance, you won't choose the most convenient time to have dinner. Your brain works to crave high-calorie dishes when you are hungry, so ordering a pizza is more manageable (if you haven't counted the cookies as a snack before dinner).

Ø  You don't eat enough carbohydrates after your workout. We were told continuously that carbohydrates were not good for our diet and would prevent us from losing mass. It may be partly true, but only if you're eating the wrong carbohydrates. Let's assume you sweated a lot in the fitness class, pedaled hard until it hurt, and finally made that extra kilometer: Your energy stores now need to be replenished! Your muscles need glycogen to regenerate and become stronger. They get this from "good" carbohydrates, which you can find in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.

tockhop