As if trying to eat healthy wasn’t hard enough as it is, there are some “health” foods that are unhealthy for you and your diet goals. Here’s the rundown thanks to Real Simple:
Salad | Some salads can reach up to 1,000 calories. Skip the dressing soup, croutons and cheese. The greens are great, it’s the company you have to watch out for as a diet breaker.
Wraps | The flatbreads included in a wrap can reach up to 300 calories. Add cheese, meat, spread and your pushing into the 700 calorie range. If you must go for a wrap, eat half. Add a side of greens or fruit to give it a healthy spin.
Fat Free Foods | Just because it’s fat free does not mean you can eat as much as you want. That’s the trick. Plus, when you take out the fat, the flavor is made up with salt or sugars. Plus, healthy fat can actually make you feel full faster.
Vitamin Drinks/Sports Drinks | Everyone puts blame on soda, but not these highly sweetened beverages. Vitamin Water might sounds healthy, yet a 20-ounce bottle exceeds sugar allowance by two whole teaspoons. Try to look for sugar free versions or make your own water (add fruit for flavor). If you really need vitamins, pop in a daily multivitamin.
Smoothies | Fruit is good, yes. Juice is good, no. The average smoothie provides so much calories, you might as well be eating a meal. Try making a smoothie with yogurt the next time you need a smoothie fix.
Urban Girl Fitness Quote of the Day:
“All of the villains in life have been great smoothies.” ~James Mason
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