These Are The Worst Foods With Hidden Calories
Are you one of the many people struggling with weight loss? It’s no secret that losing weight requires a lot of work and attention to food intake. That’s the issue: you might not always be aware of what you’re eating. Losing weight can be challenging, especially when hidden calories sabotage your efforts. This article uncovers 12 foods with hidden calories that can make weight loss feel nearly impossible. From sneaky ingredients to unexpected serving sizes, these common foods may be adding more to your daily intake than you realize.
We all know soda is bad for you. Soda is a calorie-laden bomb, right? Smoothies and juices seem so much better for you. They’re filled with nutrients and vitamins, right?
Nutrient-dense as they can be, they’re also calorie-dense. A typical smoothie can contain hundreds of calories per serving. It might be time to pass on that Jamba Juice trip.
Coffee alone is a great drink for dieters who need an energy boost. However, most people don’t drink black coffee. They add milk, ice cream, sugar, or even Nutella to their drinks.
Most coffee add-ins will turn this drink into a diet nightmare. If you must indulge, go for a calorie-free sugar substitute.
We all know that one person who eats salads daily but never loses weight. The reason it happens is in the dressing. A single two-tablespoon serving of salad dressing can easily clock in at 100 to 200 calories.
Creamy, mayonnaise-based salad dressings tend to be the worst offenders. If you must indulge in a creamy dressing, stick to two tablespoons per salad.
Hummus has many great qualities. It’s nutritious and protein-packed, and it’s also a great appetizer. Though its reputation is stellar, a little secret might burst your bubble.
A single cup of hummus clocks in at 435 calories, making it an exceptionally calorie-dense food. Portion control is key with this tasty treat.
Avocados are yet another high-nutrient food people assume are great for diets. While you might adore their high omega-3 fatty acid content, you won’t enjoy these popular fruits’ caloric density.
People are beginning to realize that avocados are high in fat and calories. Even so, it’s good to remind dieters that avocados are not waistline-friendly.
Coconut milk is a staple food throughout Asia and many parts of Africa. It’s famously nutritious and creamy, often used as a base for curries. Unfortunately, it’s also wildly calorie-dense.
A single cup of coconut milk has 488 calories, making it a calorie bomb in almost any recipe that requires it.
In the grand scheme of things, eating nuts is a great idea. Nuts contain a wide range of micro- and macro-nutrients. They’re protein-packed nutritional powerhouses.
Unfortunately, that also happens to be true of calories. For example, macadamia nuts clock in at over 962 calories per cup. This is why nuts are recommended for refeeding people with eating disorders.
Some people find cheese to be totally addictive. As far as foods go, it’s not the worst thing to enjoy. Cheese contains high levels of calcium and vitamin D. It’s a protein-packed food, too.
However, dieters should lay off their favorite cheese for a while. It’s common knowledge that cheese can pack a seriously high number of calories. Two simple slices of Swiss cheese contain over 200 calories.
Are you a dieter who still swears by their rose, all day? If so, you’re not going to like this news: alcohol is ridiculously calorie-dense. It also happens to be filled with empty calories.
A typical bottle of red wine will have around 625 calories. If you opt for sweeter wines, that number can be even higher.
Sports doctors and nutritionists love Greek yogurt because of its high protein levels. While it’s definitely a great pick for a post-workout snack, the truth is that it can be a potential calorie bomb.
Yogurt itself is not a calorie bomb, but the berry preserves and sweets we mix into it can be. Tread carefully if you mix your own ‘gurt.
Many people assume snack bars and meal bars on store shelves are healthy choices, but they’re wrong. They are not meant for dieters. Companies make them as a replacement for full meals or as snacks for professional athletes who need to load up on calories.
If you take a look at a typical PowerBar or energy bar, you’ll see a calorie count over 200. That’s roughly the same as a typical chocolate bar, though chocolate bars tend to be larger in size.
Believe it or not, popcorn is an old-school diet trick from runway models. However, there’s a catch. Runway models eat unbuttered, unsalted popcorn as a way to fill up their stomach and drop cravings.
Most people don’t do this. They drench popcorn in butter fat for a “movie theater popcorn” flavor. Movie theater butter can have as much as 440 calories per serving. Oops.
This article was inspired by Fitbit.com and Michael Moody Fitness.
