Fancy Mustard Can Have High Sugar Content

In a recent study on fast food consumption, teenagers and adults who frequented fast food restaurants gained almost a pound a year more weight, had larger waist circumference increases, and double their odds of developing metabolic syndrome than participants who had the lowest fast food intake. If current eating habits are causing your weight gain, you need to change your eating patterns. For example, take time to enjoy the food you're eating by chewing more slowly.

Condiment Choices Can Add Extra Calories

It may be easier than you think to unknowingly increase your daily intake of calories by the choice you make for condiments. For example, most mustards are good for weight loss menus because they contain virtually no sugar and have added health benefits. Classic yellow mustard contains selenium and magnesium. Both minerals contain anti-inflammatory agents but health benefits can be negated by other additives. For example, honey mustard has added sugars with more calories.

Red, green, yellow and orange peppers have a lot going for them when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. They are loaded with an array of nutrients with almost no calories. Liven up your food with red peppers to make mealtime more satisfying. Thermogenic ingredients in your diet can boost your metabolism by as much as five percent and increase fat burning efficiency by up to sixteen percent. If the mustard you choose contains refined sugars, it may be counterproductive.

Studies Say Exercise Alone Is Not Effective for Losing Weight

Research published in Medical News Today suggests, without sufficient changes to your menu plan, exercise alone is highly unlikely to lead to substantial weight loss in most people, as your body burns most calories through its basal metabolic rate. You should always try to follow a healthy menu plan regardless of daily changes to your routine. With proper planning, you can have healthy foods on hand and avoid getting too hungry or overeating later in the day. Nonetheless, you should never eat when you're not hungry. So, quit the "clean-your-plate" club and make smarter food decisions.