...and could be sabotaging your weight loss efforts.
From Guest Author: Shirley Verbenec, NP
- Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, figs, etc) just 1/3 of a cup has more than 33grams of sugar
- Juice (orange, pomegranate, grape, apple etc) 1 cup has anywhere from 25-37 grams of sugar
- Yogurt , if you’re
getting anything but plain non-fat greek you could be getting anywhere
from 18-30 grams of sugar in as little as ½ cup
- Honey or agave, these are still simple sugars and can have a negative effect on your blood sugar and fat metabolism
- Whole grains, these
are still a processed food and break down to sugar, eat them as part
of a balanced meal of protein, vegetables and healthy fat. Limit your
intake to 1 serving at meal time in order to optimize your health
- Bananas- remember
that these are one of the highest sugar fruits and should be eaten in
moderation. One half banana is a serving. They are so delicious that
sometimes people eat several a day which could stall weight loss
- Granola- just 1/3 cup has as much as 35-40 grams. Think of 1 tablespoon as more of an appropriate serving and in moderation
- Protein bars-most are loaded with carbs, sugar and fat. They are not healthy for you. Eat fruit and nuts for energy
*If you want to
enjoy the above foods or similar just remember limit to one serving or
less a day and part of balanced meals. Juices should be avoided, eating
the fruit is much more nutritious and satisfying
