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Paying closer attention to your diet is a necessary component of weight loss, but it’s not just the meals themselves you have to focus on. You should also be paying careful attention to any toppings you use-especially ones that you turn to regularly.
Unfortunately, many toppings can seriously effect the healthiness of a meal–adding calories, fat, sodium, and even sugar if you are not careful. With that in mind, keep reading for the one topping you should never use if you want a flat stomach!
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is made from a combination of oil, egg yolks, lemon juice or vinegar, and seasonings. Although this combination might add some flavor to your favorite dishes, it can also add a lot of calories, fat, and sodium.
Food Network explains, "One cup contains 1440 calories, 160 grams fat, and 24 grams saturated fat. It is an excellent source of vitamins E and K, but it also contains almost 50 percent of your daily recommended amount of sodium."
Since most people are not eating a full cup of mayonnaise at a time, it's a good idea to consider what a small portion size might mean for your diet and your odds of achieving a flat stomach.
According to Very Well Fit, "Mayonnaise is mostly oil, so it is a high-fat and calorie-dense condiment with 100 calories per tablespoon."
Although that might seem manageable, it adds up quickly.
Livestrong explains,"Regular mayonnaise also has 11 grams of fat and and 80 milligrams of sodium in 1 tablespoon. In practical terms, this means 2 tablespoons of mayo on your turkey sandwich can double the fat and calorie content of your lunch."
Plus, mayo lacks other basic nutrients. Besides fat (albeit the good, healthy kind) and sodium, mayonnaise lacks essential nutrients. Delish explains that although the average mayonnaise contains approximately 40% of your Omega 3-ALAs, it lacks fiber and protein.
With that in mind, if you are hoping to incorporate more filling, whole foods into your diet, skipping mayonnaise is probably for the best.
