These 3 foods are not as healthy as you think, be careful not to eat them and you will get fatter!

"I heard that eating oatmeal can help you lose weight?"

"I won't get fat if I eat oatmeal, so it won't be a problem if I eat more, right?"

Whenever I hear people around me say this, I shake my head. Many people have the wrong myth that "you won't get fat even if you eat a lot of oatmeal", and think that eating more will make you lose weight. This idea really makes me break out in a cold sweat. 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.

I personally strongly recommend incorporating oatmeal into your daily diet as a replacement for general refined starches (white rice, white toast). You just need to pay special attention to the portion size 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?

1. Breakfast cereals/high in sugar

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.

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!