"Healthy" Foods That Actually Affect Your Weight

                                                                     

Dark Chocolate

#1

High-cocoa chocolates contain substances called poly-phenols, which results in blood vessels being dilated and also help lower blood pressure. However, before thinking that dark chocolates are the healthier option- think again... because you may also like to consider that with cocoa it is joined by two bases saturated fat and sugar. Therefore, if chocolate's are not consumed moderately then this can lead to increased weight uptake. - So be wise with the portions you take and keep track of the calories you digest.

Gluten Free

#2

 Even if you are not allergic to wheat you still might  be interested in gluten-free versions of pasta, pizza's and pancake mix because people assume  they are the healthier option. However, the majority of gluten-free products have more calories than similar versions of products which contain gluten. Ingredients like cornstarch and brown rice flour are more calorie heavier  than the ingredients they replace. Therefore, it is better to stay with products that are naturally gluten-free  - for example quinoa.

Avocado

#3 

Although avocado's are filled with beneficial nutrients, antioxidants, stomach filling fibre and not forgetting that they are heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fats - they do have their drawbacks. If your goal is to lose weight, you'll need to watch your intake. Avocado's are high in fat and calorically dense. One serving size is about 1/5 of an avocado, and clocks in at 50 calories, and a single avocado can deliver more than 350 

calories. Which this can be equal to a whole meal therefore be critical in what you consume. 

     Nuts

    

#4

Nuts are packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin E, and fibre—but they're also high in calories. A quarter-cup of almonds, for example, contains 132 calories. It's all too easy to eat them by the handful, like popcorn.

     Tuna

                                                                 

 #5

 A serving of tuna canned in water blows its own trumpet with 39 grams of protein for just 179 calories. However, the problem is people get carried away with the mayonnaise they mix into the tuna which results in an additional 90 calories and 10 grams of fat per tablespoon. Even though there are alternatives to mayonnaise e.g Greek Yoghurt - why bother. Tuna is a fish which contains  mercury which has scientifically been proven that too much intake of tuna can result in memory deficiency. Now you don't want to forget these 5 facts I have just been telling you about!

In conclusion, be cautious with your food intake and considerate and not forgetting to burn off the excess calories by a short distance walk; early in the morning or last thing before bed.