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

6. Oil Popped Popcorn

Popcorn is a tasty and healthy snack. Its complex carbohydrates give you energy and stamina and its high fiber content fills you up. Plus, it has a rich antioxidant content.

But, the commercial oil-popped popcorn you enjoy at the movie theater is not at all a healthy choice, especially when you are striving to lose weight. It is laden with calories, fat and sodium.

Enjoy homemade air-popped popcorn and flavored with a variety of herbs.

7. Margarine

Marketed as a healthier alternative to butter, margarine is another calorie dense and fatty food that you need to avoid.

It contains hydrogenated fats that are more harmful than the saturated fats present in butter. In fact, it contains almost 3 grams of trans fats per tablespoon. Plus, it lacks nutrition.

In addition to causing weight gain, it increases your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. A diet high in hydrogenated fats is also linked to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

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