Foods to absolutely avoid when losing weight

If you are planning to lose weight, you should stay away from some of the foods below...

The first food to stay away from is oatmeal because it contains sugar which causes blood sugar levels to spike and leads to weight gain.

Oatmeal is the first food to avoid if you want to lose weight.

The second food to avoid when trying to lose weight is protein bars, which are a great source of energy. Protein bars are loaded with sugar and can sabotage a weight-loss diet plan.

Protein bars contain a lot of sugar.

Obese people often have high cholesterol. High cholesterol can wreak havoc on the body in many ways, especially it is one of the causes of coronary artery disease, heart disease.

Energy drinks and smoothies with cream are also high in sugar.

The third food to stay away from is energy drinks and smoothies that contain cream. Energy drinks may give you energy but they can make you sluggish because of the sugar content. The same goes for smoothies. They contain a lot of sugar. Instead, if you want to have smoothies, make them at home so you can control the sugar and cream content.

Choose unsweetened yogurt if you are losing weight /// Photo: Shutterstock

The last foods to avoid are dairy products and yogurt. These are rich in calcium which is very beneficial for the body but they also contain a lot of sugar which can sabotage your weight loss plan. So instead of sugary yogurt, choose unsweetened ones or other calcium-rich foods such as green leafy vegetables, beans and fish.

According to Thanh Nien