There are some fantastic foods when we decide to go on a diet .

But there are also some foods that are delicious, but that are not good for us at all .

The food you eat certainly has a very important effect on your weight.

Certain foods, such as whole yogurts, coconut oil, and eggs help with weight loss and are only indicated in truly effective diets.

Others, especially processed and refined products, can make you fat.

Here is a list of 11 foods to avoid if you are trying to lose weight.

1. French fries and potato chips in a bag

Potatoes are healthy and very filling, but potato fries and potato chips are not a healthy food. They have a lot of calories and, you know, one leads to another so you will eat too many without even realizing it. In many studies it has been shown that the consumption of potato chips is linked to weight gain.

One study in particular also found that one serving of packaged potato chips can cause more weight gain than any other food.

Additionally, baked, roasted or fried potatoes can contain carcinogens called acrylamides . That is why it is much better to eat plain boiled potatoes.

Bottom line: French fries and potato chips in bags are unhealthy and fattening. On the other hand, boiled potatoes are very healthy and help fill you up.

2. Sweetened drinks

Sugar – sweetened drinks such as carbonated drinks are one of the least healthy foods in the world. They make you fat and can have disastrous effects on your health if consumed in excessive quantities. Even though sugary drinks contain a lot of calories, your brain doesn’t identify them as solid food. These calories will not make you feel full and you will not eat less to compensate, you will end up adding these calories to your normal intake.

If you really intend to lose weight, you have to completely give up sugary drinks.

Bottom Line: Sugary drinks can negatively affect your weight and overall health. If your goal is to lose weight, know that it will be very important to give up carbonated drinks and the like.

3. White bread

White bread is very refined and often contains a lot of added sugars. It has a high glycemic index and can spike your blood sugar levels.

A study of 9,267 people found that eating two slices (120 grams) of white bread a day increased the risk of weight gain and obesity by 40%.

Fortunately, there are many healthy alternatives to plain white bread. One is rye and grain bread, which is probably the most genuine bread on the market.

Remember that all types of white bread contain gluten. Other options, including cornbread and almond flour bread.

Bottom Line: White bread is made with very refined flour and can spike your blood sugar levels. However, there are many other types of bread that you can safely eat.

4. Bars

The bars are not healthy  at all unless they are made like the ones described here . They contain a lot of added sugar, added oils and refined flour.

They are high in calories and low in nutrients. An average sized bar covered in chocolate can contain around 200-300 calories, very large bars can contain even more.

Unfortunately you can find them everywhere, they are also strategically placed in stores to tempt consumers and lead them to an impulse purchase.

If you feel like a snack, eat a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts.

Bottom Line: The bars have harmful ingredients like sugar, refined flour, and added oils. They are high in calories, but they are not very filling.

5. Almost all fruit juices

Most fruit juices you find at the supermarket have little in common with actual fruit. Fruit juices are heavily processed and sweetened with sugar.

In fact, they can contain the same amount of sugar and calories as fizzy drinks, if not more. They also have no fiber and no need to chew them. This means that a glass of orange juice will not satiate you like an orange, it will be easier to take large quantities in less time. Stay away from fruit juices and eat real fruit.

Bottom Line: Fruit juices have a lot of added calories and sugar, but usually don’t contain fiber. It is best to consume fresh fruit.

6. Sweets, cookies and cakes

Desserts, cookies and cakes are packaged with harmful ingredients like added sugars and refined flour. They may also contain artificial hydrogenated fats, which are very dangerous and cause various diseases.

Sweets, cookies and cakes are not very satisfying and you will soon be hungry again after eating these high calorie and low nutrient foods.

If you are craving something sweet, eat a piece of dark chocolate.

Bottom Line: Sweets, cookies and cakes often contain large amounts of added sugar, refined flour, and sometimes hydrogenated fats. These foods are high in calories, but they are not very filling.

7. Certain types of alcohol (especially beer)

Alcohol provides more calories than carbohydrates and proteins, about 7 calories per gram. However, the relationship between alcohol and weight gain is still not very clear.

Drinking alcohol moderately is fine and is actually associated with reduced weight gain.

Drinking a lot, on the other hand, is associated with greater weight gain. The type of alcohol makes a difference: Beer can cause weight gain, but drinking wine in moderate amounts can be a benefit.

Bottom Line: If you are trying to lose weight you will need to decrease your alcohol intake or eliminate it altogether. Wine in small quantities is allowed.

8. Ice cream

Ice cream is incredibly good, but very harmful. It has a lot of calories and almost all types have added sugar. A small portion of ice cream is fine every now and then, but the problem is that it’s very easy to consume large amounts at one time.

Try making your own ice cream, using less sugar and healthier ingredients like whole yogurt and fruit. Also, take a small portion and then put it away so you don’t end up eating too much.

Bottom Line: Packaged ice cream has a lot of sugar, homemade ice cream is a better alternative. Remember to be moderate with portions as it is very easy to eat too much ice cream.

9. Pizza

Pizza is a very popular fast food. However, the pizzas on the market are not healthy at all. They are high in calories and often contain harmful ingredients such as refined flour and processed meat. If you want to enjoy a slice of pizza, try making it at home using genuine ingredients. Homemade gravy will also be healthier, as ready-made sauces can contain a lot of sugar. Another option is to look for a pizzeria that makes healthier pizzas.

Conclusions: the pizzas on the market are often made with very refined and processed ingredients. A homemade pizza with healthier ingredients is definitely a better choice.

10. Special coffees from the bar

Coffee contains many biologically active substances, especially caffeine. These substances can speed up your metabolism and help burn fat, at least in the short term. However, the negative effects caused by adding harmful ingredients such as artificial cream and sugar outweigh the positive effects.

Specialty coffees are high in calories and are no better than fizzy drinks. Their calories can match those of a full meal.

If you like coffee it’s best to take it plain if you are trying to lose weight. It is also okay to add a little cream or milk. But avoid adding sugar, creams and other unhealthy ingredients.

Bottom line: A simple espresso can help you burn fat, but specialty coffees with a lot of calories and many artificial ingredients are very harmful and make you fat.

11. Foods full of added sugars

Added sugars are probably the worst thing about modern diets. Excessive amounts are linked to some of the most serious diseases in the world today.

Foods full of added sugar have a lot of calories, but they don’t fill you up very much. For example, we are talking about sugary breakfast cereals, granola bars and low-fat yogurt in various flavors.

You have to be careful when choosing low-fat or non-fat foods, as manufacturers often add a lot of sugar to improve the flavor that is lost when the fat is removed.

Conclusions

Therefore, if you want to lose weight you must refer to a correct diet for you that excludes (almost totally) the foods just indicated.

Added sugars are one of the least healthy ingredients in modern diets. Many products, such as low-fat and non-fat foods, look wholesome but are full of sugar.

The worst foods if you are trying to lose can are heavily processed junk foods. These foods usually contain added sugar, refined flour, and added fat. If you are unsure whether a food is healthy or not, read the label. However, beware of different sugar names and misleading advertisements. Also, remember to rate the portions. Some healthy foods, such as nuts and hazelnuts, dried fruit and cheese, are high in calories and it can be very easy to overeat.

And you? Which of these foods do you eat most often? Tell me about your favorite culinary transgression.