Eat a lot of oatmeal to lose weight but not afraid of getting fat? Nutritionist Huang Xiaotong: Be careful of these 3 foods or you will get fatter if you eat them

Speaking of good foods that help lose weight, oatmeal has become very popular in recent years because celebrities like to eat it. However, nutritionist Huang Xiaotong said that she often hears people say, "I heard that eating oatmeal can help you lose weight?", "I don't mind getting fat if I eat more oatmeal, so it won't be a problem if I eat more, right?" Many people have the wrong myth that "I won't get fat even if I eat a lot of oatmeal" and believe that eating more will help them lose weight. These statements will make people shake their heads.

Eating too much oatmeal can lead to obesity

Although oats are a very good source of carbohydrates, they are still a staple food. Eating too much will still lead to excessive calorie intake and cause obesity. This is why some people always feel that they are getting fatter and fatter and it is difficult to lose weight successfully.

Nutritionist Huang Xiaotong recommends incorporating oatmeal into your daily diet to replace general refined starches (white rice, white toast). You just need to pay special attention to the amount and control your calorie intake to achieve your weight loss goals while getting nutrition. So besides oats, what other foods are considered healthy, but actually contain hidden dangers?

3 kinds of food hidden high calorie mines

1. Breakfast Cereals/High Sugar Content

Anyone like having a bowl of cereal with milk in the morning for breakfast? Some of them also have dried fruits and nuts added to make them look healthy, allowing people to eat them without worry. In addition, cereal packages are usually labeled "low-fat", which makes people even more excited, as if eating it will make them look slimmer. But if you look closely at the nutritional information on the packaging, you will find that some cereals contain a lot of sugar! Even cereals that are labeled as sugar-free may not contain the common sugar or syrup, but the honey or maltose mixed in them is another form of sugar. The sweet taste is addictive and makes people gain weight without realizing it.

For breakfast, it is generally fine to choose plain cereal without any additional seasoning and pair it with low-fat milk. If you can also add a serving of lettuce salad, the nutrition will be more balanced! Remember, keep the portion size within 30 to 40 grams to avoid consuming too many calories.

Dried fruits are made by dehydrating fresh fruits. During the processing, many nutrients will be destroyed, and some will also have extra sugar added, so the calorie density is quite high.

2. Dried Fruit/High Calorie Density

Many people think that dried fruits are healthy, so they eat them without restraint, but they don’t know that dried fruits are actually quite high in calories! Dried fruits are made from fresh fruits that have been dehydrated. During the processing, many nutrients will be destroyed, and some will have extra sugar added. The calorie density is quite high, so it is best not to eat this type of food if you want to lose weight. For example, 100 grams of raisins contain about 338 calories, while 100 grams of fresh grapes contain only 64 calories. The same weight of food contains about 5 times more calories.

Fresh fruits, low GI tomatoes, apples, and guava are better choices than dried fruits. These fruits are rich in dietary fiber, which can maintain blood sugar stability, increase stool excretion, and prevent constipation. They have many benefits!

3. Salads/high-calorie sauces

Are you surprised to see "salad" appear here? Don’t be impatient, please read on patiently... Many people think that eating lettuce salad can help lose weight, which seems to be correct in literal sense, but they often overlook the lethality of high-calorie salad dressing, which is an invisible killer that causes obesity! Commonly used salad dressings such as Thousand Island dressing, mayonnaise, and Caesar dressing are actually very high in sugar and fat. You can say that you are eating a mouthful of fat and calories. Long-term excessive consumption will not only cause obesity, but also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

It is recommended that you choose a lighter vinaigrette or Japanese-style dressing when eating salad, which is delicious and healthy!