‘Low-fat, fat-free is good?’… Beware of ‘this food’ that surprisingly makes you gain weight

People who manage their diet for weight loss tend to prefer low-fat and fat-free foods.

Especially when choosing dairy products, they opt for low-fat, fat-free, or zero-calorie options,

and often count calories. However, some foods commonly known to be good for dieting

can surprisingly be high in calories and sugar. Let's look at foods that are unexpectedly high in calories and sugar, making it easy to gain weight.

◆ Low-Fat Ice Cream

Low-fat ice cream may have fewer calories than regular ice cream, but that's not always the case.

Some types of low-fat ice cream can contain nearly 220 calories per half-cup,

which is even higher than regular ice cream.

Furthermore, because low-fat ice cream lacks the rich taste, there's a high chance you won't feel satisfied and will end up eating more.

◆ Fat-Free Dressing

Fat-free dressing may not contain fat, but it can be loaded with sugar.

Moreover, if a dressing contains no fat at all, it becomes difficult for your body to absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K from salad vegetables during digestion.

This is why a moderate amount of fat is necessary for nutrient absorption.

Therefore, instead of fat-free dressing, a truly healthier option is to enjoy your salad with olive oil, vinegar, and herbs.

◆ Fruit-Flavored Jelly

Dried fruits rich in dietary fiber or whole fruits themselves are better than fruit-flavored jelly.

While colorful fruit-flavored jellies contain some fruit juice,

they are made with high-sugar corn syrup, making them less healthy than vitamin candies.

Therefore, dried fruits rich in dietary fiber or whole fruits themselves are better than fruit-flavored jelly.

Fruits are packed with immune-boosting nutrients that other snacks with just fruit flavoring can never replicate.

◆ Low-Fat Cookies

Even people on a diet are less hesitant to eat low-fat cookies.

However, the problem with some low-fat cookies is that they contain a lot of salt,

or sodium, which can be just as bad as fat. If you're considering your health,

it's better to eat crackers made from whole grains like oatmeal rather than focusing on fat content. The dietary fiber in oatmeal helps prevent the absorption of bad cholesterol.

◆ Baked Potato Chips

Baked potato chips are also a snack high in calories and lacking in nutrients and dietary fiber.

Of course, baked potato chips have less fat than fried potato chips.

However, baked potato chips are still a snack high in calories and lacking in nutrients and dietary fiber.

Popcorn, on the other hand, is rich in dietary fiber. If it's made without butter,

or with a good oil like olive oil, popcorn can be healthy.

Source: Kormedi.com