There’s been a remarkable public resurgence in dieting common sense over the last decade. Losing weight was thought of by many as a ‘miracle’ just ten years ago – today it’s seen as something that’s very much achievable with the right combination of exercise and effective dieting. But despite the massive improvements in dieting knowledge, there remain pockets of thought that just aren’t true.

We’ve found an overwhelmingly large number of these in the ‘health’ food industry – a network of businesses that market themselves according to their health value. If you want to truly reduce your consumption of unhealthy foods, ensure that the following two ‘healthy’ meals are avoided.

Flavored ‘Health’ Yoghurt

To most people, yoghurt is a healthy snack that eliminates the weight gained from cakes, scones, and pastries. It’s mostly natural, loaded with useful bacteria, and even available with reduced fat.

However, it’s also a food type that tends to be stuffed with excess sugars, particularly fast-acting sugars that quickly metabolize into fat. We recommend avoiding flavored yoghurts and yoghurts with reduced fat content – it’s actually healthier to eat full-fat natural yoghurt for weight loss.

High-Sugar Fruits and Fruit Products

Who says bananas, apples, and oranges are the peak of health? While fruit offers a mix of vitamins and minerals that’s matched by few other food types, the vast majority of our favorite fruits contain astonishingly high amounts of fructose and sucrose – two high-speed sugar types.

This makes them a healthy daytime snack, but a poor choice before sleep or periods of inactivity. A banana or two in the morning is unlikely to hurt, but try to limit fruit consumption before periods of sleep, extended seated work, or low-intensity exercise to reduce sugar-fat metabolism.