Mumbai, India (CU)_ One of the major obstacles for your weight loss regime could be your choice of food combos. Despite a healthy diet and regular exercise, if you are not losing weight, the issues may be the improper combination of nutritious meals. If two nutritious foods do not complement one another, they might cause digestive problems, which can contribute to abdominal fat and general weight gain. Natasha Mohan, a registered dietitian, identified some of the most frequent yet worst meal pairings that can damage any weight loss regime. Here are nine combinations of foods that might contribute to weight gain.
- Tea with snacks: Our menu always includes teatime munchies. It would be surprising that this combo could disturb our weight loss regime. Tea contains tannins and caffeine, which when mixed with meals, can impede iron absorption, resulting in bloating and acidity.
- Fruits with beverages: Many individuals consume fruits to satisfy their mid-morning appetite. According to health experts, this time is the optimal time to consume fruits. However, if you consume fruits with coffee, tea, or even coconut water, it might impede digestion. Hence, the nutritionist recommends consuming fruits alone.
- Roti and rice combo: Roti, rice, and sabzis are part of traditional Indian meals. This is where we make mistakes. Roti and rice are both energetic grains with a high GI value. They should not be consumed together.
- Many protein sources during a meal: An excessive amount of protein might lead to digestion problems. To avoid fat formation around your waist, stay away from these popular meal combinations: dal and curd, paneer and dal, soyabean and dal, chicken and dal, etc.
- Dessert after a hefty meal: Your stomach is already full. Do not overload it with treats immediately after. Always maintain a time gap between meals.
- Milk with salt: When lemon juice is added to milk, it becomes curd. Similarly, if you consume milk-based beverages with salty meals such as sandwiches and chips, it may harm your health. So try avoiding such combos.
- Tomato and potato: This combo also shocked us. Tomato-based potato dishes are a common receipe in our homes. However, according to the nutritionist, the combination of starch-rich meals and tomatoes may increase abdominal fat. Therefore, if you struggle with a large waist, it is best to avoid it.
