Sugary drinks
Sugary drinks such as soda, energy drinks and sugary coffee increase blood sugar levels, promote belly fat and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Instead, choose water and herbal tea.
Refined carbohydrates
Refined carbohydrates include white noodles and white pasta as well as many types of cakes and prepackaged baked goods. Refined carbohydrates are digested quickly, causing blood sugar levels to spike and drop sharply, leading to weight gain.
Instead, choose whole grains such as oats, quinoa and whole wheat bran.
Fried foods
Fried foods include French fries, fried chicken and crispy fried onions are high in trans fats and calories. This promotes inflammation and heart disease. Instead, you should bake or fry in an air fryer for a healthier choice.
Alcohol
Drinking a lot of alcohol slows down your metabolism, disrupts sleep, puts stress on your liver and contributes to belly fat. This also disrupts sleep.
Highly processed snacks
Highly processed snacks such as French fries, crispy cookies and twisted cookies can be dangerous to your health when you are over 45 years old. These foods are high in salt and unhealthy fats, leading to water retention and high blood pressure.
