Virgin coconut oil
Virgin coconut oil is considered a great food for weight loss thanks to its appetite suppressant properties. However, each tablespoon of virgin coconut oil contains about 120 calories, if you use coconut oil for 3 consecutive meals a day, the amount of calories taken into the body will be very large and there is a risk of weight gain.
Elaborate salads
Salad is a delicious and healthy dish, also very good for weight loss. However, if you eat a bowl of salad that is too elaborately prepared and covered with a high-calorie sauce such as mayonnaise, honey mustard... then it is very likely that this dish will cause you to gain weight because of consuming too many calories.
Additionally, even though they don't contain many calories, sauces can contain harmful ingredients like sodium and preservatives. These can cause you to gain weight due to dehydration or slow down your metabolism if you consume them too much over a long period of time.
Bulletproof Coffee
Bulletproof coffee is made by mixing coffee powder, unsalted butter and triglyceride oil, this is a drink that many bodybuilders love. However, the triglyceride oil in this coffee is a refined oil and can cause obesity, immune dysfunction, cardiovascular problems.
Additionally, drinking Bulletproof Coffee may suppress your appetite, which may help you achieve a calorie deficit that leads to weight loss. In the long run, skipping meals can slow down your metabolism and cause you to gain weight.
Chicken and processed meat
Eating chicken breast and lean meat can provide you with adequate protein, boost your metabolism, build muscle mass, keep you full and help you lose weight. However, if the chicken is processed, it can cause weight gain.
According to a study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, consuming processed foods can lead to weight gain. These meats contain a lot of salt, fat, preservatives and some sugars used in the processing, which makes you crave more, thus increasing your calorie intake.
Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt is nutritious and good for your gut. However, the artificially flavored and sugary varieties can cause significant weight gain. When consuming Greek yogurt, read the ingredient list carefully to avoid this problem.
