When it comes to dieting, we try not to see the fridge as the enemy, but as an accomplice.
However, that’s pretty tough when the foods you thought were on your team were actually plotting against you all along.
The “low-fat” phenomenon has long been a topic of hot debate, and we are savvy enough to know that when it comes to clean eating – unprocessed, natural foods are best.
However, things like low-fat yoghurts make handy snacks in times of need, and we always imagine they couldn’t be doing THAT much damage.
However, according to the health experts, they COULD be the achille’s heel of your diet.
Registered dietitian at Natural Gourmet Institute, Kayleen St. John, told TIME:
“While yoghurt is constantly promoted as a super-healthy food, it truly depends on which one you choose to keep you full.
“A typical 6-ounce fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt clocks in at 150 calories, 6 grams protein, 1.5 grams fat and around 25 grams sugar. The higher carbohydrate load and very low fat content will keep you looking for more to eat, even after your last spoonful.”
Lisa Hayim, registered dietitian and founder of TheWellNecessities, adds:
“These foods, which are often touted as healthy snacks, do not satisfy us and do not require mastication (chewing). Without mastication, our body oftentimes does not feel satisfied as it would be compared to foods that require chewing. The tiny pre-portioned cups also set us up for disaster and leave us wanting more solid foods.”
Devo.
