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Foods to Avoid for Weight Loss

The best foods to avoid for weight loss are simple carbs, processed carbs, trans fats, omega-6 fatty acids, and vegetable oils. In the articles below, Signos RDNs give tips on what not to eat when you want to lose weight.

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8 Foods to Avoid for Weight Loss

While no food is off-limits forever, these 8 foods can be particularly detrimental to your weight loss efforts.

November 22, 2022

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Foods to Avoid

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Paleo Diet for Weight Loss: How It Works + Pros & Cons

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20 Healthy Foods and Drinks That Help Reduce Bloating

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Foods to Eat and to Avoid While Breastfeeding: The Hows and Whys

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

January 20, 2023

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What Food Helps With Migraines? + Triggers To Avoid

Victoria Whittington, RDN

December 16, 2022

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7 Healthy Thanksgiving Swaps You Need On Your Dinner Table This Year

Meaghan Wamboldt, CPT, Pn1

November 11, 2022

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7 High Glucose Foods That Tend to Spike Blood Sugar

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

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Best Candy for Halloween (Plus Tips to Manage Your Blood Sugar)

Alyssa Wilson, RDN, MS, LD

Medical Reviewer

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Does Diet Soda Affect Blood Sugar Levels?

Danielle Kelvas, MD

Medical & Health Writer

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How to Choose Rice for Weight Loss

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

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Foods Good for Mental Health and Blood Sugar

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

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How to Improve Insulin Sensitivity

Danielle Kelvas, MD

Medical & Health Writer

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How Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Blood Sugar

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

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How to Reduce Inflammation

Danielle Kelvas, MD

Medical & Health Writer

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8 Foods to Avoid for Weight Loss

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

November 5, 2021

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Does Alcohol Raise Blood Sugar?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

November 2, 2021

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How to Reverse Insulin Resistance

Sabrina Tillman

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August 11, 2021

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Are Artificial Sweeteners Worse Than Sugar?

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Monk Fruit and Allulose: Natural Sugar Substitutes

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August 11, 2021

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