Just In
- 13 hrs ago Heeramandi Screening: Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, Rashmika Mandanna And Others Serve Finest Ethnic Style!
- 14 hrs ago From Alia Bhatt To Kriti Sanon, Korean Beauty Products That Bollywood Divas Swear By
- 17 hrs ago Exclusive: On World Malaria Day 2024, Dr Shares Danger Signs Parents Must Watch Out For In Child With Malaria
- 17 hrs ago Exclusive: Expert Debunks 5 Common Misconceptions About Expectant Mothers That You Need To Steer Clear From
Don't Miss
- Sports Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match 41? SRH vs RCB, IPL 2024 on April 25: Royal Challengers Bangalore End Losing Streak
- Finance Bajaj Group Stock Declares Rs. 60/Share Dividend: Buy Ahead of Record Date On 28 June?
- Movies TRP Report Week 16: Anupamaa, Jhanak BEAT Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Ghum Hai. Top 10 Shows List
- News MEA Dismisses US Human Rights Report On Manipur As 'Biased And Misinformed'
- Automobiles Royal Enfield Unveils Revolutionary Rentals & Tours Service: Check Out All Details Here
- Technology Elon Musk’s X Is Launching a TV App Similar to YouTube for Watching Videos
- Education AICTE introduces career portal for 3 million students, offering fully-sponsored trip to Silicon Valley
- Travel Escape to Kalimpong, Gangtok, and Darjeeling with IRCTC's Tour Package; Check Itinerary
16 Common Foods That Cause Unhealthy FAT Gain
You can gain weight due to an underactive thyroid, stress, tiredness, fluid retention and a variety of other reasons. Many people progressively gain weight as they age or make changes to their lifestyle.
Out of these many reasons, the most common reason for weight gain is your eating habits - eating too many calories to be exact [1]. While gaining weight can be healthy, excessive, and constant consumption of foods that have a high-calorie content can lead to unhealthy weight gain.
31 Foods To Reduce High Blood Pressure Safely, Naturally And Quickly
The number of fattening foods that make you gain weight is endless; we encounter (or eat) these foods on most days even. Here is a list of foods that are extremely fattening.
1. Ice Cream
While there are low-fat and vegan ice cream options, regular or commercially made ice creams are packed with sugar and have a high-fat content [2]. One of the most popular desserts, ice creams are extremely fattening - so it is best enjoyed as an occasional treat and not as a regular in your meals [3].
2. Pizza
No, we are not talking about home-made pizza that you can make with healthy alternatives - but the store-bought/takeaway pizza which have been given the title of ‘most popular junk food.' The pizzas you order in are high in fat, refined carbs, and calories. In addition to that, depending on the type of pizza you order, it can also include large amounts of cheese and processed meat [4]. Studies link consumption of these food items to obesity and an increased risk of adverse health conditions like heart diseases [5].
3. Doughnuts
It goes without saying that doughnuts are fattening. Doughnuts contain high amounts of sugar, refined flour, and added fats [6]. Extremely high in calories, doughnuts contain a large amount of trans-fat, which is an unhealthy fat.
4. French Fries
Not just fries, but your favourite potato chips are also included in the list of highly fattening foods [7]. These popular snacks are commonly eaten with high-sugar sauces like ketchup, inviting double the trouble. Several studies have linked french fries and potato chips directly to weight gain [8].
5. Milk Chocolate
Unlike its cousin dark chocolate, white chocolate does not promote weight loss but in turn, can lead to weight gain. Milk chocolates are commonly high in sugar and fat; and are somewhat addictive, causing you to eat 2-3 bars in a sitting [9].
6. Peanut Butter
While controlled consumption of home-made peanut butter is healthy, commercially prepared peanut butter that contains added sugar, hydrogenated vegetable oils, and a lot of salt can make you gain weight [10]. Peanut butter also has a high-calorie count, yet another reason making it one of the most common foods that cause excessive weight gain (if consumed in large quantities).
Flu Season Is Here: Some Tips For Managing Fever And Pain
7. Soda (Sugar-Sweetened Beverages)
Nutritionists say that flavoured, sugary sodas can be considered as the most fattening food item [11]. Not only sodas, sweet tea, flavoured juice drinks, coffee drinks and sports drinks are high in sugar and highest sources of calories among junk foods [12]. Drinking soda may not only increase your risk of obesity but also type 2 diabetes and heart disease [13].
8. Cookies
While cookies are fun to be munching while working or Netflixing, they can be extremely high in calories [14]. You can bake some cookies home or go for a small, single-serving (1-2 cookies).
9. Fruit Juice
Yes, they are healthy; but they can cause unhealthy weight gain when consumed in excess [15]. Store-bought fruits juices have high added-sugar content and lack fibre and other nutrients found in whole fruits.
10. Processed Meats
On some days frying a sausage can help save you time, but in the long run, these cause several health problems, with excessive weight gain being the primary one.
Some of the other foods that can make you gain unhealthy fat are as follows:
- White bread
- Alcohol
- Low-calorie cereals
- Smoothies
- Noodles
- Pasta
- Mayonnaise
- Vegetable oil
- Pork
On A Final Note…
Of course, excessive consumption of no food is ever good. Weight watchers should be careful as to what to eat because foods like these will add to the pounds, which will be difficult to get rid of later. Control or reduce your consumption of these foods to avoid a sudden, unhealthy weight gain.
- healthIs Your Disturbed Sleep Schedule Making You Gain Weight?
- healthWeight Loss: 4 Habits That Make You Gain Weight And Not Burn Fat
- healthThis Popular Comfort Food May Not Be That Comforting After All And Cause Weight Gain!
- healthPrevent Unhealthy Weight Gain With These 5 Weight Loss Promoting Habits
- wellnessWeight Gain During Menstruation: What Are The Causes? Is It Normal?
- diet fitnessThree Factors That Contribute To Weight Gain: Do You Have Any Of Them?
- diet fitnessWeight Gain After Weight Loss? Increased Protein Intake May Help Prevent It
- disorders cureWhat Is Night Eating Syndrome? Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment
- wellnessHealthy Weight Awareness Month: Expert Talks About The Importance Of Healthy Weight - Key For Good Health
- babyBenefits Of Ghee For Babies: Good For Digestion, Brain Development, Immunity And Many More
- diet fitness6 Teas That Help Promote Healthy Weight Gain
- wellnessWhat Is Quarantine 15? Common Causes Of Weight Gain During Lockdown And How To Manage It