Dr Michael Mosley has warned dieters that not all fruits are good for keeping off the pounds. Often people looking to lose weight will pick up an apple or orange as a snack compared to other foods.
But now the health and wellness expert has issued fresh advice that highlights three fruits in particular that people should not eat. Dr Mosley - who is famous for his 5:2 fasting diet - said pineapple, mango, and melon should be avoided.
Instead, slimmers should opt for fruits such as berries, apples, and pears, according to the weight loss expert. This is because such fruits contain 'less sugar', a substance that can be devastating for weight loss, reports the Express.
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In his Fast 800 blog he also urged dieters to check the calories of their drinks. "If you find that you're eating well, exercising and taking care of your healthy lifestyle yet the weight still manages to creep on, there may be a good reason for it," he said. ""Coffees, alcohol and fruit juices should all be factored into your calorie intake when following a weight loss plan. Often forgotten about, your daily latte is probably adding around 1,330 calories per week to your intake, which is around 5 and a half Mars bars."
Some coffee drinkers often opt for high-calorie drinks at chain cafes or at home, but Dr Mosley warns against this. He said: "Instead of a latte or a cappuccino, enjoy a black coffee with a splash of milk. Or, if you're just looking for a warm drink, try different varieties of herbal tea until you find the one that’s right for you!"
The health guru added: "Alcohol is also something to approach with caution as many often forget how high in both calories and carbohydrates it can be.
"The evidence is clear; alcohol does make you fat. In addition to the impact of calories from alcoholic drinks, the food choices made whilst drinking, and the following day, pose significant, and potentially life-threatening health concerns."
He also warned people against snacking regularly. He wrote: "Nowadays, it’s uncommon for people to go more than 2 or 3 hours without consuming some form of calories whereas decades ago, years before the obesity pandemic, most adults went 4-5 hours between meals and got along just fine. We now eat more than 20% of junk food than we did in 1980 and this is not coincidental with the increase of obesity rates worldwide. Not only this, having two snacks a day can easily add an additional 400 calories to your day."
What is the 5:2 diet?
The 5:2 diet is based on a principle known as intermittent fasting. This is where you eat normally at certain times and then fast during other times. There are different versions, but the 5:2 diet involves eating a normal, healthy diet for five days every week and 'fasting' on the remaining two days.
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