Fruits can also be the Worst of Weight Loss Snacks
You may hear many say, “Fruits are always the best snacks and one may eat fruits at any time, and as much as one want to eat”- so wrong! True, fruits are awesome but when one is trying to lose weight then even some of the fruits need to be avoided. Grapes, dates and mangoes top this list.
Grapes look small but they are loaded with calories. A single grape has just 3 calories. Now, you may ask, if a single grape has just 3 calories then what is all the fuss about? Well, the reason is very simple. When you begin to snack on grapes you really can`t be done with just a few. 10 grapes have around 35 calories, and we usually end up eating 30 to 50 grapes at one time. This adds up to about additional 150 calories. While trying to lose weight every 100 calories consumed is critical. You need to make sure that you are consuming lesser number of calories and are burning more number of calories than what you consume.
Coming to dates…hold your breath…there are 23 calories in one single date fruit. Like grapes, we just can`t feel satisfied until we have munched down at least 10 of these chewy goodies. Tell me again, if you are eating calculated calories (2000, if you are an adult female, and 2500, if you are an adult male) then is it not important for you to watch your calorie intake strictly?
Depending on the type of mango you are eating, one small mango may bear 60 to 130 calories. Mangoes also qualify as the fat burning fruit and this often leads to overindulgence by weight loss aspirants. Using such fruits in your diet to lose weight fast is little tricky and so we strongly recommend that to lose the first 5 to 10 kilos you should play in safe waters.
A strict NO to Juices, Smoothies and Shakes
Believe it or not, but these beverages are loaded with calories which are easily absorbed by the body. Unless you are using these beverages as pre-workout meals on days you are doing full-on cardio, you must avoid the temptation. In summers we often end up drinking plenty of sugar concentrated juices to quench our thirst and remain hydrated. To avoid such a calorie overload, you can choose to drink honey based lemonade or a tetra pack of soya milk. These beverages are very hydrating and also low in cals.
Stay cautious about what you eat. Stay fit!
Adieus!