The 10 Worst Foods for Your Diet
Researchers in New Zealand have identified what they believe to be the 49 worst foods for weight loss. Here's the list
FRIDAY, Feb. 24, 2012 — Buyer beware: Just because a food’s labeled “healthy,” “smart,” or “all-natural” does not mean it’s the best choice for someone who’s trying to lose weight. For example, honey, vegetable chips, and granola are just a few of the supermarket staples that have tricked dieters into believing they’re healthy choices, when in fact, they are as equally loaded with calories, fat, sodium, and glucose as their more vilified counterparts of table sugar, potato chips, and sweet cereals.
In an effort to help dieters keep it straight, obesity researchers at Otago University in New Zealand have identified a list of 10 foods that they say are extremely calorie-dense, but are almost totally lacking in nutritional benefit. Published in the current issue of the New Zealand Medical Journal, researchers say the list was primarily developed to help overweight and obese people easily identify which foods they should avoid. Lead researcher Jane Elmsile says it’s important to note that the list represents not only high-calorie foods, but also foods that are almost totally lacking in essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
Here’s the list, in alphabetical order:
1.Alcoholic drinks 2.Biscuits 3.Butter, lard, dripping or similar fat (used as a spread or in baking/cooking etc.) 4.Cakes 5.Candy, including lollipops 6.Chocolate 7.Coconut cream 8.Condensed milk 9.Cordial 10.Corn chips)