12 Foods You Think are Healthy but Are Making You Fat (You Won’t Believe #7)

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4. Low Fat Foods

Low fat processed foods are no better for you than junk foods. Many people justify their over-indulgence of these foods by telling themselves that it’s OK to have another one, or another handful, or to finish off the box because it’s low fat. The low fat craze has done more damage to the American people than plain old overeating ever could. Most people need to be on a no junk, no fast food, no sugar diet. That would end the obesity problem in this country within a few years. Food manufacturers add tons of sugar and salt to make these foods taste better. Don’t fall for this clever scam! Low fat does not mean low calorie and it certainly doesn’t mean healthy, diet, or natural.

5. Low Fat Yogurt

Very much like other low fat foods, low fat yogurt sounds good, but it won’t help you lose weight. These types of yogurt are highly processed and usually contain a ton of sugar. They might add some fruit to it to improve the flavor, which only adds to the sugar content. Low fat yogurt might be listed as “all natural,” but keep in mind that sugar and fruit are natural, but not something that will help you to lose weight.

6. Artificial Sweeteners

When the first artificial sweeteners came out, people rejoiced, thinking that this would allow them to endlessly indulge their sweet tooth without getting fat. Unfortunately, the exact opposite has been discovered to be true. Studies show that people who use artificial sweeteners tend to overindulge and crave ever more sugar. These types of synthetic sweeteners also wreak havoc on your gut bacteria. Studies conducted over the past 10 years have shown that artificial sweeteners stimulate your appetite, increase your cravings for carbs and sugar, and stimulate the body to store more fat. If you do nothing else on this list, remove all artificial sweeteners from your diet and see if the weight begins to come off.

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