“I remember the day I decided enough was enough,P.S.
Wilson, the Chief of Wellness for Private Home Care & Corporate Wellness, tells us.
He cut a few foods from his daily diet, which helped him feel like he was in control.
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However, Wilson isn’t the only one who has achieved positive results from giving up certain foods.
Eat This, Not That!
spoke with a few people who shared which foods they stopped eating while trying to lose weight and why.
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“They’re naturally sweet, satisfying, and packed with fiber.
Pita
stays away from fries by replacing them with a healthier option.
Pita instead makes his own form of ice cream with a healthy spin.
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“I blend frozen bananas with a little cocoa powder,” he says.
“It gives me that creamy texture I crave but without the added sugars and excess calories.
It’s a simple, delicious alternative that also adds some fiber and vitamins.”
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“I love them, but they were silently sabotaging my progress,” he says.
They were his go-to comfort foods but didn’t provide much substance.
“I can always make a sandwich,” he says.
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“I would turn anything into a sandwich.
The problem is, though they filled me up, it was temporary.”
He adds, “After a while, I’d be crashing tired and craving more carbs.
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It was like being on a blood sugar rollercoaster that never ended.”
Spinach
Spinach is typically a top choice people turn to when committing to a weight loss plan.
“Despite spinach being considered healthy by many, it is high in histamines,” she explains.
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“Avoiding foods that trigger histamine flares has allowed me to reduce inflammation dramatically.
I can see my abs again and maintain my weight and fitness goals.”
I’ll often chill the tea for a cold, flavorful alternative to soda.”
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“This led me to look closer at my granola bars and processed energy bars.
“It’s like eating a candy bar disguised as health food.
They’re convenient, but they aren’t giving me the nutrition I need to fuel my goals.”
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“While building my business, I needed sustained energy, not sugar crashes,” he explains.
When working late nights coding, Shahnazari and his employees would hit the vending machine too often.
“The mindless snacks were racking up on calories and diminishing mental acuity,” he says.
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