Juice
It takes several oranges to make one glass of juice but when you eat the tangy fruit you are unlikely to have more than one. Moreover, juice contains all the calories from the fruit but not the fibre which makes you feel full and benefits your system. Even the tetra pack which screams ‘100% juice’ contains added sugar giving you loads of empty calories.
Salt
Avoid sprinkling salt on your salads, fruits or curd. Most Indians already consume more than the recommended amount of sodium – 1,500 mg or the 2/3rd teaspoon of table salt thanks to their dal-sabzi intake. Additional sodium not only increases a risk of hypertension, it also makes the body retain water and look bloated – so you don’t feel slim even if the scale shows you have lost weight.
Milk
Whole milk is loaded with extra fat and cholesterol. Go for the skimmed variety to enjoy the goodness of milk without worrying about the calories. It is also advisable to consume less than two cups of milk daily including curd and paneer when trying to lose weight.