What foods can cause the most weight gain?
When you think of food as FUEL you realize that all calories are not created equal. There are some foods that are proven to contribute to greater weight gain.
Aside from the obvious culprits:
- soda pop (“full sugar” and reduced or zero sugars sodas are all not great)
Syrup and sugar laden lattes, frappes and frozen mochas can contain as much sugar as soda
Traditional ice cream is full of sugar and fat - you can make vegan versions that are less fat with natural sugars from fruit, add a low sugar healthy, clean protein powder or plain lactose free yogurt as alternatives
Many commercial pizza are high in fat, carbs, calories and highly processed meats. Not all pizzas are created equal and you can make homemade versions that are delicious and healthier (eaten in moderation)
Doughnuts and cookies
French fries and potato chips
Sugary cereals
Processed chocolate (there are many health benefits from dark chocolate with no sugar added)
Of course any of these things above in moderation or occasionally enjoyed on vacation or at special celebrations are totally fine - the trouble is when these become a regular or even daily go-to that they can quickly contribute to rapid weight gain and heart disease amongst other health related conditions.
Okay now that we have the main culprits taken care of - let’s talk about a few other foods to limit and reduce for health. This next category of foods can, and often are, hard for your body to tolerate. When we ignore the signs (like bloating, feeling unwell or nauseous) and continue to consume these foods we create an immune system response that, if we continue to consume, fires up our body long enough to create inflammation and can lead to weight loss resistance:
Gluten - what can I say that’s good about gluten? Not much! It raises insulin, leads to your body storing fat and can damage your gut wall enough to lead to leaky gut syndrome. Go gluten free is my best advice
Dairy - this is one of the top sources of food intolerances and sensitivities. Not sure if you are allergic to dairy? Symptoms to look for can include acne, gas, bloating, rosacea and sinus infections. Dairy, like gluten, can cause an increase in insulin resistance which can lead to weight gain. If you do have dairy - go lactose FREE.
Soy - lots of issues can result from using soy products (even though they are advertised as “HEALTHY” alternatives) including: damaging your gut health, mess with your sex hormones, can create problems wth the thyroid.
Peanuts - are high in histamine and one of the most common foods for allergens.
Sugar and artificial sweeteners - spike your blood sugar, playing havoc with how your body metabolizes insulin, can increase risk of developing SIBO, creates further sugar cravings, creates a negative loop where the sugar is feeding the bad gut bacteria (artificial sweeteners are brutal too). All sugars can lead to weight gain (sorry but them the facts and that is straight from a sweet tooth over here).
Corn - corn can be another super disruptive grain that can cause your blood sugar levels to spike and is tied to insulin resistance.
These are the main products we encourage our Gut Reset Be Well Club Members to eliminate for 30 days to give your body a break and, release fat!
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Thank you for being here.
Never forget one person can make a difference…. that one person is YOU.
With so much love,
Your friend,
Kim xo
