1. Foods High In Carbohydrates: White Rice, White Bread, Noodles, Potatoes<\/strong><\/h1>\n![\"cooked-jasmine-rice-in-a-bowl-with-chopsticks\"](\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.slim-couture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/cooked-jasmine-rice-in-a-bowl-with-chopsticks.jpg?resize=660%2C442\")
<\/a><\/p>\nRefined grains found in\u00a0white rice, white bread, white pasta, and all-purpose flour lack fiber and key nutrients, but are high in calories! The worst thing is we often consume more than the recommended 1\u00a0serving\u00a0of rice\/noodles because we are so conditioned to having rice as part of our staple diet!<\/p>\n
Another top offender when it comes to weight gain has got to be potatoes! They are worst especially when deep-fried and processed (think French Fries and Potato Chips), and a study\u00a0showed that\u00a0every additional serving of potatoes people added to their regular diet each day made them gain about a pound over four years<\/strong>.<\/p>\nEven mashed, baked or boiled potatoes are\u00a0unexpectedly plumping, perhaps because of their effect on the hormone insulin.<\/p>\n
Try cutting down on the rice\/noodles\/potatoes and instead, fill up on vegetables that will make you feel fuller with their high fibre content!<\/p>\n
2. Liquid Calories<\/strong><\/h1>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.slim-couture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/myfitnesspal-assorted-beverages.jpg?resize=610%2C404\")
<\/a><\/p>\nIf you only\u00a0monitor the calories in the foods that you\u00a0eat, and not what you\u00a0drink, don\u2019t be surprised that you\u2019re not losing weight. The truth is,\u00a0unhealthy beverages are just as fattening as unhealthy foods<\/strong>. If you don\u2019t pay any mind to your intake of liquid calories, you might find it impossible to manage your diet and meet your weight loss goals!<\/p>\nDrinks like diet soda, coffee with syrup and whipped cream, alcoholic beverages or even harmless-looking fruit smoothies can be extremely detrimental to weight loss due to the super high sugar\/fat content!<\/p>\n
Worst of all, your stomach doesn\u2019t register liquid as \u201creal\u201d food, and thus all those liquids\u00a0end up as extra\u00a0calories that doesn\u2019t count for anything to help satiate your hunger and fill your tummy.<\/p>\n
\u201cFluid calories do not hold strong satiety properties, don\u2019t suppress hunger and don\u2019t elicit compensatory dietary responses,\u201d said Richard Mattes, M.P.H, R.D.,a professor of foods and nutrition at Purdue University. \u201cWhen drinking fluid calories, people often end up eating more calories overall.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
3.\u00a0Baked Goods, Sweets & Desserts<\/strong><\/h1>\n![\"28704\"](\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.slim-couture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/28704.jpg?resize=660%2C440\")
<\/a><\/h1>\nMany desserts are high in sugar, fat and calories. They are best served\u00a0as an occasional treat, and not to be eaten as part of a generous three-course restaurant meal for every dinner!<\/p>\n
Sugary dessert calories are \u201cempty\u201d calories\u2014meaning they\u2019re un-nutritious and not doing your health any favors even if they\u2019re not hurting you. Save your calories for other sweet treats like fruits that are chock full of vitamins and nutrients instead!<\/p>\n
All forms of baked goods like muffins, cupcakes (worse still with frosting!), bagels can also unwittingly be super high in calories that will do no favours for your waist line!<\/p>\n
\u201cThese foods are bad on so many levels, because they are filled with high sugar content and preservatives for a longer shelf-life \u2014 they can literally sit there forever. Sugar increases inflammation in the skin, which on top of irritating acne and rosacea, can make you look puffy and bloated. Skip the wrapped stuff and grab fresh fruit for a sweet fix instead.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
4.\u00a0Processed Food\u00a0& Fast Food<\/strong><\/h1>\n![\"junk_food\"](\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.slim-couture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/junk_food.jpg?resize=600%2C443\")
<\/a><\/p>\nOne single fast food meal with an upsized order of fries and drink can cost you over a thousand calories, almost an entire day\u2019s worth of intake!<\/p>\n
Along with the calories, trans fat and sodium are the main culprits in processed food and fast food that will wreak havoc on your health and weight.<\/p>\n
A study published in January 2004 in \u201cThe Lancet\u201d showed that over a 15-year period,\u00a0young adults who ate fast food more than twice a week gained an additional 10 pounds<\/strong>\u00a0compared to those eating it less than once a week. One meal from a fast food restaurant typically contains the amount of calories you need for the entire day.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nOver time, eating too much fast food and processed food leads to weight gain and chronic medical conditions.<\/p>\n
5. Food High In Fats: Red Meat, Fatty Fish, Nuts, Avocados<\/strong><\/h1>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.slim-couture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/o-omega-3-salmon-and-nuts-facebook.jpg?resize=660%2C330\")
<\/a><\/p>\nYes, we are aware that there are good fats and bad fats, but while on Divine Slim treatment, we recommend a low-fat diet for most effective weight loss, and to stay off all fatty foods, including red meats (pork and beef), fatty fish like\u00a0salmon and codfish, as well as avocado, nuts and etc.<\/p>\n
These foods may be\u00a0nutritious and healthy, but also pack a punch with a shockingly high fat content.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s true there are health benefits to favoring preferred fats such as monounsaturated fat and omega-3 fatty acids. However,\u00a0the total amount of fat is important because it can be a red flag for foods high in potentially health-damaging fats: saturated fat and trans fat. Also, compared to carbohydrates and protein,\u00a0each gram of fat has twice as many calories<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThese are the top five worst foods for weight loss that we recommend you stay away while on Divine Slim\u2019s TCM treatments.. Stay tuned to find out what kind of healthy and delicious food that you\u2019ll be eating instead to aid in weight loss!<\/p>\n
![\"cooked-jasmine-rice-in-a-bowl-with-chopsticks\"](\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.slim-couture.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/cooked-jasmine-rice-in-a-bowl-with-chopsticks.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nRefined grains found in\u00a0white rice, white bread, white pasta, and all-purpose flour lack fiber and key nutrients, but are high in calories! The worst thing is we often consume more than the recommended 1\u00a0serving\u00a0of rice\/noodles because we are so conditioned to having rice as part of our staple diet!<\/p>\n
Another top offender when it comes to weight gain has got to be potatoes! They are worst especially when deep-fried and processed (think French Fries and Potato Chips), and a study\u00a0showed that\u00a0every additional serving of potatoes people added to their regular diet each day made them gain about a pound over four years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Even mashed, baked or boiled potatoes are\u00a0unexpectedly plumping, perhaps because of their effect on the hormone insulin.<\/p>\n Try cutting down on the rice\/noodles\/potatoes and instead, fill up on vegetables that will make you feel fuller with their high fibre content!<\/p>\n If you only\u00a0monitor the calories in the foods that you\u00a0eat, and not what you\u00a0drink, don\u2019t be surprised that you\u2019re not losing weight. The truth is,\u00a0unhealthy beverages are just as fattening as unhealthy foods<\/strong>. If you don\u2019t pay any mind to your intake of liquid calories, you might find it impossible to manage your diet and meet your weight loss goals!<\/p>\n Drinks like diet soda, coffee with syrup and whipped cream, alcoholic beverages or even harmless-looking fruit smoothies can be extremely detrimental to weight loss due to the super high sugar\/fat content!<\/p>\n Worst of all, your stomach doesn\u2019t register liquid as \u201creal\u201d food, and thus all those liquids\u00a0end up as extra\u00a0calories that doesn\u2019t count for anything to help satiate your hunger and fill your tummy.<\/p>\n \u201cFluid calories do not hold strong satiety properties, don\u2019t suppress hunger and don\u2019t elicit compensatory dietary responses,\u201d said Richard Mattes, M.P.H, R.D.,a professor of foods and nutrition at Purdue University. \u201cWhen drinking fluid calories, people often end up eating more calories overall.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Many desserts are high in sugar, fat and calories. They are best served\u00a0as an occasional treat, and not to be eaten as part of a generous three-course restaurant meal for every dinner!<\/p>\n Sugary dessert calories are \u201cempty\u201d calories\u2014meaning they\u2019re un-nutritious and not doing your health any favors even if they\u2019re not hurting you. Save your calories for other sweet treats like fruits that are chock full of vitamins and nutrients instead!<\/p>\n All forms of baked goods like muffins, cupcakes (worse still with frosting!), bagels can also unwittingly be super high in calories that will do no favours for your waist line!<\/p>\n \u201cThese foods are bad on so many levels, because they are filled with high sugar content and preservatives for a longer shelf-life \u2014 they can literally sit there forever. Sugar increases inflammation in the skin, which on top of irritating acne and rosacea, can make you look puffy and bloated. Skip the wrapped stuff and grab fresh fruit for a sweet fix instead.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n One single fast food meal with an upsized order of fries and drink can cost you over a thousand calories, almost an entire day\u2019s worth of intake!<\/p>\n Along with the calories, trans fat and sodium are the main culprits in processed food and fast food that will wreak havoc on your health and weight.<\/p>\n A study published in January 2004 in \u201cThe Lancet\u201d showed that over a 15-year period,\u00a0young adults who ate fast food more than twice a week gained an additional 10 pounds<\/strong>\u00a0compared to those eating it less than once a week. One meal from a fast food restaurant typically contains the amount of calories you need for the entire day.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Over time, eating too much fast food and processed food leads to weight gain and chronic medical conditions.<\/p>\n Yes, we are aware that there are good fats and bad fats, but while on Divine Slim treatment, we recommend a low-fat diet for most effective weight loss, and to stay off all fatty foods, including red meats (pork and beef), fatty fish like\u00a0salmon and codfish, as well as avocado, nuts and etc.<\/p>\n These foods may be\u00a0nutritious and healthy, but also pack a punch with a shockingly high fat content.<\/p>\n It\u2019s true there are health benefits to favoring preferred fats such as monounsaturated fat and omega-3 fatty acids. However,\u00a0the total amount of fat is important because it can be a red flag for foods high in potentially health-damaging fats: saturated fat and trans fat. Also, compared to carbohydrates and protein,\u00a0each gram of fat has twice as many calories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n These are the top five worst foods for weight loss that we recommend you stay away while on Divine Slim\u2019s TCM treatments.. Stay tuned to find out what kind of healthy and delicious food that you\u2019ll be eating instead to aid in weight loss!<\/p>\n2. Liquid Calories<\/strong><\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n3.\u00a0Baked Goods, Sweets & Desserts<\/strong><\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/h1>\n4.\u00a0Processed Food\u00a0& Fast Food<\/strong><\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n5. Food High In Fats: Red Meat, Fatty Fish, Nuts, Avocados<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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