Unhealthy FoodYou must have heard this many times: Eat Healthy, Live Healthy, but do you know that sometimes healthy things can also be the reason behind our weight gain. Yes, there are some food items which are very healthy. But if it is consumed in excess, it can increase weight and cause obesity. So let us tell you about such things which, despite being healthy, can make us victims of obesity.
fruit juice
Yes, consuming excessive amounts of fruit juice can be harmful for our health, because fruits contain a natural sugar called fructose, which increases the calorie intake. In such a situation, consuming too much fruit juice can be the cause of weight gain. Not only this, fruit juice contains less fiber, minerals and vitamins as compared to fruits, hence we should consume fruits instead of fruit juice.
Nuts and Peanut Butter
Almonds, walnuts, cashews and peanuts are rich in calories and nut butters like almond butter or peanut butter are also rich in fat, hence they should be consumed in small quantities only.
Full fat milk and dairy products
Full fat dairy products like full fat milk, Greek yogurt and cheese are rich in calories, protein, calcium and other essential nutrients. We should also consume these in small quantities or include low fat items in the diet.
complex carbohydrates
Whole grains, potatoes and beans help in increasing the calorie intake. In such a situation, instead choose whole grains like quinoa, brown rice, oats.
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