You count calories, go to the gym and give up fast food, but the weight stubbornly does not go away.
Perhaps the problem is not laziness, but the products you consider healthy.
For example, low-fat yogurt with fruit filling contains as much sugar as a piece of cake, and “healthy” granola and protein bars turn into glucose faster than a chocolate bar.
The thing is, sugar hides under dozens of names: maltodextrin, corn syrup, agave nectar - all of these are just sweet traps.
They disrupt your metabolism, cause sharp insulin spikes and make you eat even more. But the main enemy is not desserts, but sauces, bread and even sausage.
Manufacturers add sugar everywhere to enhance the taste and make it addictive. The result? You are constantly hungry, tired, and have no control over your appetite.
There is a way out: read the ingredients, cook at home and replace refined sugar with spices or berries. And yes, sometimes allowing yourself a real dessert is better than poisoning yourself with “healthy” analogues every day.
But sugar isn't the only traitor. Take "diet" drinks, for example.
Zero calories, but artificial sweeteners like aspartame trick your brain into expecting energy, not getting it, and craving more food. Then you reach for chips or cookies.
Or “whole grain” bread, which actually contains more gluten and yeast than fiber. It causes bloating and interferes with the absorption of vitamins.
Even freshly squeezed juices, which seem to be the standard of a healthy lifestyle, are a shock dose of fructose without fiber. The liver turns it into fat, and you wonder where those sides come from.
Another hidden enemy is “healthy” fats. Nut butters, avocado, olive oil – yes, the body needs them, but in microscopic portions.
You pour oil into your salad with a tablespoon, which is 120 extra calories at a time. Or you eat half a jar of peanut butter in an evening, thinking that it is protein. In reality, it is an overload of the liver and a failure in the hormonal balance.
How to get out of the trap? Start by cleaning the kitchen: throw out everything that has sugar in the first three positions.
Make your own sauces - tomato paste, garlic and herbs will replace ketchup. Choose sourdough bread without yeast.
And forget about "light" products - they are created for profit, not for your health. If you want something sweet, eat a square of dark chocolate or a date.
And most importantly, don't blame yourself for breakdowns. It takes at least 21 days for your body to get used to a new diet. Give it time.
Author: Igor Zur