Foods To Avoid

Foods To Avoid For Gaining Weight

Refined carbohydrates: Refined carbohydrates are fake foods that have been stripped of their nutrients and enter the bloodstream like an injection of sugar. Eating refined carbs triggers the release of insulin, which converts sugar into stored fat instead of supplying your body with fuel to build muscle. Turning to refined carbs to gain weight will also affect your insulin, cholesterol and triglyceride levels in a negative way. Stay away from white bread, white pasta, white rice, baked goods, processed high-sugar cereals and refined grains.

White sugar: The truth is that sugar is bad for you and will destroy your body if you eat too much of it. Eating white, refined sugar will only lead to cardiovascular disease, metabolic diseases, leaky gut, diabetes, fatigue and unhealthy weight gain. Avoid foods that contain added or artificial sugars and sweetened beverages. 

Hydrogenated oils: Hydrogenated oils contain trans fats that interfere with normal cell metabolism and are linked to many health conditions, including heart disease, digestive disorders and increased cholesterol levels. These rancid oils, like vegetable oil, soybean oil, and corn oil, will slow the recovery of your muscles after a workout, inhibit healthy weight gain and cause inflammation.