There are some foods that are good for you and then there are some that are okay in moderation. You can even get away with a slice of pizza or that rich piece of chocolate cake once in a while but if you want to stay healthy and lose some weight, here are 7 foods you are better off completely avoiding.

1. Margarine
What was once considered as a healthier alternative to butter, margarine is actually loaded with artificial ingredients and is highly processed. You are better off staying away from this and opting for real butter instead!

2. Sugary Drinks
These include all your soft-drinks, fruit juices you believe are healthy and whether you believe it or not, even your diet sodas! These usually have a large amount of sugar and are absolutely detrimental to health.

3. Artificial Sweeteners
No, they are not safe options! Not only do they cause weight gain but they also alter the way your body breaks down glucose and often lead to obesity.

4. Cereals
While trying to stay fit, the first thing that most people do is have breakfast regularly and they almost always reach out for cereals. However, your breakfast cereal might have more sugar than you expect and it might be the very thing that is sabotaging your diet.

5. Frozen Meals
All frozen meals are loaded with preservatives like sodium that make it last longer. Sodium makes you retain water and as a result, you bloat. Stay clear from frozen meals if you are looking at weight loss!

6. Energy Drinks
Yes, energy drinks are advertised to contain fortified vitamins but here is the problem.  The body does not process fortified vitamins the same way it does for the natural ones. Not just this, they also have a very high amount of sugar.

7. Microwave popcorn
Popcorn is one of the healthiest snack options available because its low in calories and high in fibre but here is the problem – Whenever you reach out for microwave popcorn don’t forget that it is loaded with preservatives and chemicals and screams unhealthy!

References:

http://thefaileddieter.com/7-foods-to-avoid/

http://www.epyk.com/293/10-foods-you-must-avoid-if-you-want-to-be-healthy/2/