diet food list

foods to avoid while trying to lose weight

Multi-grain bread
All those pretty seeds sitting on top of the loaf look healthy and inviting. But it’s what the bread is made of that really matters. Multi-grain may not necessarily mean whole grain. Make sure to check the labels.

Alcohol
Even average wine drinkers consume up to 2,000 extra calories every month. A glass of sparkling white may look innocuous but its cumulative effects can hinder weight loss. According to diet expert Robert C Atkins, alcohol is the first thing your body burns before it moves on to anything else. So until your body gets rid of alcohol from your system, you won’t burn any fat.

Sugar-free products
How many of you are guilty of consuming this? Trust us these products just seem low in calories but the effect on your health is too dangerous to not pay attention to it. While these may be low in calories, consuming them can raise your insulin level, as they often contain unhealthy sugar alternatives.
 
High-fiber snack bars
These bars contain fiber, which is essential for you, but the problem is that they deliver it in big doses, not steadily throughout the day. Rachel Harvest, a registered dietitian affiliated with Tournesol Wellness in New York says, "Fiber intake has to be consistent throughout the day to stave off hunger, improve digestive health, and not cause stomach upset."

Whole milk
Whole milk is loaded with extra fat and cholesterol. Go for the skimmed variety to enjoy the goodness of milk without worrying about the calories.

Tropical fruits
Fruits make for great snacks when on a diet but there are some that you may want to avoid if your goal is to lose weight. Go easy on fruits such as mangoes and ripe pineapples as they are especially high in natural sugars.
 
AVOID the grocery store snack aisle
Stop eating potato chips, popcorn, cookies, candy, ice cream, cakes, etc. The ingredients in these foods make you want to eat more and the companies who make these snack foods know you'll stay addicted to them (even after you gained lots of weight eating their snacks) &…

List of The Most Weight Loss Friendly Foods

 
Potatoes
Yeah, yeah, yeah—we've all heard how sweet potatoes are a super food. But did you know that the white spuds actually have a ton of health benefits, too? They're a good source of vitamin C and potassium, and one study showed that when people ate five to seven servings of potatoes a week, they still lost weight.

​Coffee
Your morning cup of joe is a great source of antioxidants that offer up a load of health benefits, like protecting your brain and lowering your risk of oral cancer. What's more, research shows coffee—whether caffeinated or decaf—can help curb appetite by increasing the hormone associated with satiety. But there are two things to watch out for, Kirkpatrick warns. First, overdosing on cream and sugar, which will offset the benefits. And if too much java caused you to eat a too-tiny breakfast, make sure you don't overcompensate at your next meal.

Wild Rice
Rather than microwave some Minute Rice, go wild. Those varieties contain more protein (6.5g per cup) and fiber (3g per cup) than your usual brown rice (and way more than the white stuff). The combo of these two nutrients makes it more difficult to digest, helping you feel full, explains Heller. Just go easy on the portions, as Kirkpatrick says it's best to serve rice as a small side, not the centerpiece of your meal.

Ginger
This pungent plant root, often used in Asian cooking, is a superhero when it comes to gastrointestinal health. "Anyone who suffers from IBS or frequent bloating can benefit from adding ginger to their diet," says Orsoni. It's been used for centuries as a natural cure for stomach issues such as nausea, and research shows that ginger can help your body expel bothersome gas. Try it freshly sliced (you can infuse it in hot water), in powder form, or in liquid form through smoothies and juices.

Cod
Salmon usually takes center stage when it comes to healthy fish, but cod deserves a standing ovation, too. This cold-water fish is a good source of protein—a whopping 16g per three ounces, cooked. It also provides plenty of B vitamins, such as B12 and niacin, which help your body pull energy from food, benefit the digestive system, and help reduce cholesterol, says Orsoni. At the market, ask for Pacific cod, which isn't subject to overfishing, unlike cod sourced from the Atlantic.

Oats
Don't vote all carbs off the island. Oats are loaded with beta-glucan, a special type of fiber that helps slow the digestion of carbohydrates, which releases sugars at a slower rate. This triggers certain metabolic responses that decrease appetite. Choose rolled oats over quick-cooking oats, like the ones you'd find in instant oatmeal or (waah!) oatmeal cookies. The extra processing can make the fiber less effective.

Whole Eggs
Once feared for being high in cholesterol, whole eggs have been making a comeback.
New studies show that they don’t adversely affect blood cholesterol and don’t cause heart attacks .
What’s more… they are among the best foods you can eat if you need to lose weight.
They’re high in protein, healthy fats, and can make you feel full with a very low amount of calories.
 
Leafy Greens 
Leafy greens include kale, spinach, collards, swiss chards and a few others.
They have several properties that make them perfect for a weight loss diet.
They are low in both calories and carbohydrates, but loaded with fiber.
Eating leafy greens is a great way to increase the volume of your meals, without increasing the calories. Numerous studies show that meals and diets with a low energy density make people eat fewer calories overall
 
Lean Beef and Chicken Breast
Meat has been unfairly demonized. 
It has been blamed for all sorts of health problems, despite no good evidence to back it up.
Although processed meat is unhealthy, studies show that unprocessed red meat does NOT raise the risk of heart disease or diabetes .
According to two big review studies, red meat has only a very weak correlation with cancer in men, and no correlation at all in women
he truth is… meat is a weight loss friendly food, because it’s high in protein.
 
Grapefruit
One fruit that deserves to be highlighted is grapefruit, because its effects on weight control have been studied directly. In a study of 91 obese individuals, eating half a fresh grapefruit before meals caused weight loss of 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg) over a period of 12 weeks .
The grapefruit group also had reductions in insulin resistance, a metabolic abnormality that is implicated in various chronic diseases.
So… eating half a grapefruit about a half hour before some of your daily meals may help you feel more satiated and eat fewer overall calories.