Aiming For Fat Loss? 6 Ingredients You Must Definitely Avoid!

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

August 24, 2023

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Fat loss doesn't happen immediately. A main catalyst to fat loss is the food you consume.  Here are a few ingredients you must avoid if you're aiming to lose a few inches.

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Artificial Sweeteners

Branded calorie free doesn't make them so. They slow down your metabolism and make you crave sweets. Which is not the way to go if you want to lose fat.

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Trans Fats

Trans fats increase the levels of unhealthy cholesterol. Look for words like partially hydrogenated fats on food labels and avoid those foods completely.

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Refined Grains

Grains are a staple in our households. To break away from them, try using alternatives like brown rice, whole wheat flour, quinoa etc.

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Maida

Avoid consuming flour as it is high in calories and carbohydrate content and doesn't contribute much in terms of nutrients.

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Alcohol

When you have the urge to add a pinch of vodka or accompany your meal with a beer, think again. Alcoholic drinks have high calorie and sugar content and both hinder your fat loss goals.

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Red Meats

Though they are storehouses of proteins, they also have a lot of iron. When consumed in excess, the iron leads to weight gain and this affects your fat loss goals.

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Chocolate

Treat your sweet cravings with a few almonds or nuts as chocolates: bar, powder or any form are loaded with added sugars, refined flour, added oils, and more, leading to more calories.

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