look news india
News India Live, Digital Desk: In the struggle to lose weight, we often pay full attention to what we are eating, but completely ignore what we are drinking. In the fitness world, these are called ‘liquid calories’, which secretly accumulate fat in your body. According to recent research and health experts, many times the drinks we consider ‘healthy’ are actually stores of sugar and calories. If you too are not able to lose weight even after sweating for hours in the gym, then it is time for you to take a look in the mirror.
Sugar trap hidden behind healthy juices and smoothies
Often people consider fruit juice or smoothie for breakfast to be very healthy. The reality is that when we extract the juice of a fruit, its essential fiber is lost and only ‘fructose’ i.e. natural sugar is left behind. The amount of preservatives and added sugar in packaged juices available in the market is so high that it can cause as much harm as a cold drink. Experts say that instead of drinking the fruit, chewing it is more beneficial because it provides fiber to the body and keeps the stomach full for a longer time.
Soda and energy drinks: the biggest enemies of metabolism
Soft drinks, sodas and even diet sodas are a major cause of weight gain. Energy drinks, which are often associated with working out, contain caffeine as well as large amounts of calories which can cause sudden spikes in insulin levels. The biggest problem with liquid calories is that our brain doesn’t register them like ‘solid food’. That is, you drink a drink of 500 calories, but your stomach does not feel full and you eat the same amount of food later, due to which the calorie balance gets disturbed.
What to drink and what not to drink for weight loss
If you really want to stay fit, there is nothing better than water. Options like coconut water, sugar-free lemon shikanji and green tea not only keep the body hydrated but also keep the metabolism healthy. At the same time, sugar and creamy milk added to tea and coffee are also a big source of ‘hidden calories’. By making small changes in your daily routine, like replacing cold drinks with plain buttermilk or sattu sherbet, you can not only control your weight but also increase your energy levels.