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6 Worst High-Glycemic Foods for Weight Loss

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Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

Soda is a significant culprit due to its high amounts of simple sugars like high fructose corn syrup or sucrose, which are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream, causing a quick spike in blood sugar levels. 

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Candy

Similarly, candy is composed primarily of refined sugars with little to no fiber, fat, or protein to slow glucose absorption. 

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Baked Goods

Baked goods like donuts, muffins, and croissants also have high glycemic indices due to their refined flour and added sugars and lack of protein and fiber. 

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Sugary Cereals

Sugary cereals such as Corn Flakes, Frosted Flakes, and Rice Krispies are made from refined grains and loaded with added sugars

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Savory Snacks

Savory snacks like pretzels, rice cakes, and salted crackers are made from refined flours and lack fiber and protein

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Non-Dairy Milks

Non-dairy milks, particularly the sweetened varieties, often contain added sugars. You may be using these as a milk substitute in a bowl of cereal or a smoothie. However you enjoy these milks

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