Nutritionist shares 5 foods that should be avoided in your 40s to stay lean and healthy: Cocktails, sauces and more

As we age, it is essential to cut down on certain food items that can lead to inflammation and unhealthy weight gain. Simrun Chopra is in her 40s, and she shared a snippet from her own diet, explaining how certain food items can be unhealthy and inflammatory in nature. On April 1, Simrun shared a post noting down the food items that one must avoid in their 40s to stay lean and healthy.

Granola:

They are extremely high in calories and usually packed with a ton of sugar masked as no white sugar added but have various sugar alternatives including jaggery, honey, dates or artificial sweeteners. 1 single serving on the pack is 30 gms which is 2 tablespoons. It amounts to 130 to 150 calories. Also read | Trying to lose weight but no results? Make sure these 5 foods are never on your plate

Deep fried food:

They increase the calories exponentially. They use rancid oxidised oil which can increase inflammation and have toxic AGE’s. This can have a negative impact on people with PCOS, on lipid profile and liver health.

Traditional soda or juices:

These beverages can be loaded with a ton of sugar and chemicals. These are mostly empty calories and easy to over consume. Instead of traditional sodas, stick to a plain soda, fresh lime soda salt, kombucha.

Cocktails or hard alcohol:

Alcohol/mixers are full of empty calories and while that does not contribute to health. It can cause inflammation.

Condiments or sauces:

Most of these sauces are oil with tons of salt and sugar. They are also empty calories that can lead to weight gain. It’s better to have a handful of cashews or hung yoghurt dressing. Also read | Weight loss: 5 fattening foods combinations you should avoid at all costs

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.