We all should know and acknowledge that super restrictive diets are not sustainable and can also be hugely demoralising when we can’t stick to them.

It's not beneficial to forbid yourself from eating certain foods.

Denying yourself something you really constantly can ultimately lead to binge eating and eventual weight gain.
It is important to enjoy what we eat for the sake of our own sanity.

Moderation is key for some foods however, but it is crucial to recognise and avoid food that provides no nutritional benefits what-so-ever.

Healthy eating is about being aware of the nutritional value what you are consuming and how it can help your body.

Here are 5 things to cut from your diet immediately, which your body won’t miss, but in return can have an instant impact on your fitness goals.

(1) SUGARY CEREALS – are packed with sugar and minimal fibre, causing a sugar spike mid-morning that will leave you hungry and running for the biscuit tin. Swap them for whole-grain cereal and fruit.

(2) TRANS FAT – linked to increased cholesterol levels, which studies have shown to be associated with heart disease. Biscuits, pies and cakes all contain trans-fat.

(3) SOFT DRINKS – a can of coke contains 35g of sugar, which is almost double the daily allowance recommended by the World Health Organisation. Increased risk of metabolic syndrome, which causes belly fat, high blood sugar and raised cholesterol.

(4) FROZEN MEALS - ignore the idea of convenience and think about cooking healthy meals from scratch. To enable food to last extra-long in your freezer, food manufacturers load frozen meals with sodium. Sodium causes you to retain water, which bloats you up.

(5) LOW FAT FOODS - don't be fooled by 'low fat' labels. Those foods are manufactured so that the natural fat is removed and then replaced with artificial fillers and sweeteners.

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