10 Foods You Should Never Eat if You Want to Lose Weight

4. Bacon

Processed meat, such as bacon, is something you should avoid completely or eat strictlyin moderation if you wish to lose weight.

Bacon is rich in saturated fat as well as sodium, nitrate and nitrite content. Excess saturated fat is not good for your weight. Plus, the excess salt in it can lead to water retention and bloating.

A 2011 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reports that weight gain is most strongly associated with the intake of processed meats, along with potato chips, potatoes, sugar-sweetened beverages and unprocessed red meats.

Eat bacon in moderation, and grill or roast it rather than frying, to keep control of your weight.

5. Commercial Salad Dressings

Salads are part of nearly everyone’s weight loss diet.

Vegetables and fruits are very healthy, being loaded with nutrients, antioxidants, soluble fiber, low calories and various other nutrients that are good for health and weight loss.

But this healthy food turns out to be one of the worst for weight loss when you use commercial salad dressings to improve the bland taste.

Salad dressings are often loaded with a lot of fat and calories, due to ingredients like high-fat mayonnaise, soybean oil and high fructose corn syrup.

To improve the taste of your salad, put a little extra-virgin olive oil or vinegar over it. You can also use herbs to turn a salad into a great meal.

Also, don’t order a salad at a restaurant. Many of them are loaded with salad dressings as well as candied nuts and raisins, which can be a major cause of weight gain. Make your own salad at home with organic fruits and vegetables.

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