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before your next smoothie or nut Mini meal, check yourself before you break your diet. First, the key is to know whether the recommended healthy ingredients are teaspoons or spoons. Of course, adding healthy fat to your diet is not the worst thing you can do, but for those who want to lose weight or even just want to keep it, calories do increase. So you might ask yourself: do these super foods make me super fat?
Credit: Nata vskusidey / Adobe stock / livestrong.com Google "acai berry" and a series of claimed functions such as weight loss and anti-aging will come back, but can this fashionable health food from Brazil really stand the hype? Although fiber rich fruits have more antioxidant properties than pomegranate and blueberry, many health claims do not mention that they contain 247 calories per 100g, of which 26G are carbohydrates. The bottom line: unless you use Acai at home and control your portion size, an Acai bowl - a healthy breakfast - can consume nearly 600 calories per meal. correlation: 6 simple smoothie breakfast bowls correlation: 12 of the best clean dark chocolate a huge source of omega-3 fat, fiber and antioxidants. This super food is devouring the food world. But before you add these to your food and smoothie, know that two tablespoons have 120 calories in total, 80 of which come from fat. Although it may be considered a source of healthy fat, these calories build up, especially when added to already high calorie smoothies. correlation: 12 simple and delicious oatmeal recipes related: 9 delicious recipes made of healthy fat. Credit: malazemgalit / Adobe stock related: you can do 8 cool things with avocado here are some trivia in Encyclopedia Britannica: almond is actually a kind of seed, because it is wrapped in hard fruit! It is also a convenient snack and an important source of protein. Whether it's eaten raw, buttered or in cartons as milk, almonds are everywhere, and (we dare say) are now more popular than peanuts. Just remember that a handful of almonds (an ounce or about 23 seeds) is about 164 calories. We can all admit that these delicious seeds are addictive and one is not enough. correlation: 16 snacks that can be eaten at night Advertisements correlation: can coconut oil achieve the effect of publicity? Credit: Joanna wnuk / Adobe stock are probably the most undervalued nuts. Walnuts are said to contain powerful antioxidants. As an amino acid for heart health. In addition, it can promote brain health and reduce insulin level, which is good news for diabetics. I want you to have one, right? Unfortunately, a cup of walnuts contains 654 calories and 65g of fat. You can still get these benefits by limiting your serving size to one ounce (about 14 servings), which will allow you to consume about 185 calories. correlation: 7 kinds of delicious snacks with three ingredients correlation: breakfast packed with 14 proteins, to provide motivation for your morning. Credit: stocksy. Com correlation: seven healthy and simple jobs correlation: can a new diet help you lose weight? Credit: m-imagephotography / iStock / Getty Images Advertisements 1. Acai
2. Dark chocolate is usually composed of at least 35% cocoa powder, rich in flavonols - chemicals with antioxidants that help reduce free radical damage. But before you beat the candy can too hard, this so-called healthy food also contains a lot of fat and sugar. Depending on the brand, an ounce can contain up to 170 calories, 12 grams of fat and 24 grams of sugar (4 grams more calories than the American Heart Association recommends for an adult woman throughout the day). If you want to indulge yourself, eat less.
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4. Flaxseed is a kind of nutritional enhancer, which can provide protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acid and other vitamins. Two tablespoons of whole seeds can also provide 100 extra calories for your diet, 78 of which come from fat. However, when the whole food is eaten, the body cannot absorb all the large omega-3 and antioxidants. Instead, grind your flaxseed, or your healthy posture will be in vain. On the other hand, two tablespoons of ground flax contains about 60 calories.
5. In 2015, the Washington Post announced that Americans had a "relationship" with avocados, but there was no sign that the relationship was slowing down. With today's popular avocado toast, everyone seems to be on the trend. It is even touted as the most perfect food in the world, containing all the nutrients a person needs to survive. It sounds like a dream, doesn't it? In addition to a medium avocado weighing 232 calories, 188 of them come from fat. Instead of piling a pile of crushed avocados on a sprouted cereal toast, think about it this way: according to the Haas avocado Council, a medium-sized avocado can provide five one ounce servings of food, each with 50 calories.
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7. Coconut oil has all the nutritional value. It replaces olive oil as the baking and cooking materials of healthy food. But before you pick up the can and bring it out at will, there are some signs that using this superfood without restraint may not be as good for your waistline. According to the center for Science in the public interest, 92% of coconut oil is saturated. Compared with olive oil (9% saturated fat) and avocado oil (25%). Although studies have shown that it increases healthy cholesterol (HDL), the same studies have shown that consumption of coconut oil also increases "bad" cholesterol LDL.
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9. The marketing mind behind Greek yoghurt has left behind America's love for ordinary yoghurt. Yes, its protein content is higher than other yoghurt. Yes, 170 grams (just under 6 ounces) contain only 100 calories, but people rarely eat pure Greek yogurt. Instead, it is usually accompanied by sugary fruits and syrups, topped with crisp, high-fat cereals. takeInstead, stick to a simple sugar free version and add your own fresh berries and sugar free condiments, such as cinnamon, vanilla extract or even a little honey.
10. Quinoa is technically a kind of seed, but it acts like a grain. It's also (shocking) a complete protein, unlike rice and beans that need to be eaten together to get the benefit. In addition, as a good source of fiber and minerals, quinoa is used for breakfast and dinner. It all sounds great - unless you want to lose weight. A cup of ripe quinoa contains 222 calories, slightly more than a cup of brown rice. All marketing revolves around the benefits of this food, and it's hard to remember that you can't eat as much as you might want. Keep your portion the size of your cup-shaped hand to keep the grain safe.
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