A dietitian has warned that overindulging in certain healthy foods could sabotage your weight loss efforts. While it's a common misconception that you can eat unlimited amounts of healthy foods for a better diet, the calorie content of these foods should not be overlooked. Naomi Holbook, a dietitian and weight loss coach, emphasised to Bella Magazine the importance of both food quality and quantity for maintaining a "full, healthy and happy" state, but cautioned against using this as an excuse to overeat.
She explained: "Both the quality and the quantity of protein carbohydrates and fats are equally as important." She also pointed out: "You really can have too much of a good thing. For example, healthy fats like nuts, seeds, oils and avocados are highly calorific and if weight loss is the overall goal then these in excess will have a detrimental effect.
" She recommends sticking to a thumb-sized portion for the aforementioned foods and limiting olive oil to 1-2 tablespoons per meal. In addition, Rimas Geiga, another dietitian, highlighted the dangers of cutting calories too drastically, which can lead to a slower metabolism, making weight loss more difficult and increasing the risk of losing lean muscle mass, essential for a healthy metabolism.# Rimas also noted that a common weight loss pitfall is excessive snacking and failing to eat balanced meals, which can leave individuals feeling unsatisfied and more likely to snack.
For those trapped in a cycle of constant nibbling, Ni.