Dietary Foods That Contain A Lot Of Calories

It's time to reveal another batch of non-obvious facts about products that we used to trust. It turns out that some of those that we consider low-calorie hide a lot of fat, carbohydrates and calories , which does not contribute to the goal of being in shape, and even more so - to lose weight.

For your attention, popular products that should not be abused if you are not planning a diet or unloading days.

Ricotta and mozzarella

Snow-white young cheeses look light and fresh, but in reality they are not as innocent as they seem. A 100-gram ball of mozzarella contains about 300 kcal , not to mention 20-25 g of fat - a gentle slow-acting bomb that melts in your mouth. The truth is that low-fat cheese can hardly be called cheese, but if you're on a diet , success depends on carefully measuring the nutritional value.

Avocado

The high nutritional value of the Caribbean fruit (about 180 calories in half a ripe avocado ) is justified by the fact that the oily pulp contains almost the entire range of fatty acids important for the functioning of brain cells, as well as a unique vitamin and mineral complex with impressive antioxidant properties.

Rice cakes

Crispy tempting circles of airy rice only pretend to be light and dietary - on the wrapper you will find information about 380 kcal per 100 g with a glycemic index of about 85. A good reason to change your mind in favor of raw almonds.

Coconut flesh

The fiber-rich coconut is also very nutritious (about 353 kcal per 100 g ) and contains a lot of saturated fatty acids, which prevents the tropical nut from becoming the hero of diets and fasting days.

Popcorn

Heading to the movie theater, you should not be happy with a bucket of popcorn in your hands, which is enough for an entire movie. In this bucket - an abyss of calories that are of no use to you (about 1400 kcal per 100 g) + oil/butter, salt or, even worse, sugar. A little home-made popcorn without added fat is a much smarter solution and it contains 3 grams less calories .

Dried fruits

Undoubtedly, there is something to love about dried apricots, prunes, raisins, figs, and dates - especially in combination with soft cheese or low-fat yogurt. However, did you know that these natural sweets are very high in sugar and contain almost 400 calories  per 100g? Let's keep dried fruits as a healthy product , rich in useful substances, fiber and trace elements, but limit their consumption to a handful per day and preferably before lunch.

Flakes and muesli

Fans of cereal for breakfast, beware of the variety of beautiful packages, do not be lazy to cook oatmeal or bake muesli yourself. All ready-made cereals and muesli are extremely saturated with sugar, salt and fat: 100 g in your bowl will give the body about 400 kcal - decide if you are ready to spend them.

Galettes and toasts

If you decided that you significantly reduced the calorie content of bread by drying a couple of pieces in the toaster, accept the fact that this is not so. Even in a dehydrated form, baking with the participation of finely ground flour, yeast, salt, sugar and fats contains more than 400 kcal per 100 g, be careful.