How to lose weight: Expert reveals 10 condiments and sauces you should cut from your diet

How to lose weight: Expert reveals 10 condiments and sauces you should cut from your diet

HIDDEN CALORIES: A lot of condiments and sauces are packed full of calories
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The best way to lose weight is to simply eat less calories than you burn.

While following crash diets can be bad for your health and your waistline, opting for a healthy, balanced diet can help you achieve your body goals.

But if you’ve been trying to lose weight to no avail, you’re certainly not alone.

In an age where supermarkets are packed with pre-made meals and sauces it can be hard to keep track of what you’re putting into your body.

Terri-Ann Nunns, creator of the Terri-Ann 123 Diet Plan, says many people consume a lot of “hidden calories” in condiments and sauces.

Condiments like mayonnaise may be sabotaging your diet as the sauce contains 94 calories per tablespoon, the diet expert warns.

Terri-Ann said: “When losing weight, a lot of people calorie count to stay on track, but how many of us can truthfully say that we account for all calories in the variety of condiments we use on a daily basis?

“Whether it’s mayonnaise on a sandwich, dunking chips into your favourite sauce or dressings on a salad – sometimes those calories don’t quite make it into your Fitbit.

Here she reveals the 10 most calorific supermarket-bought condiments:

Calories per tbsp:

1. Mayonnaise: 94

2. Caesar Salad Dressing: 85

3. Ranch Dressing: 73

4. Tartar Sauce: 63

5. Salad Cream: 50

6. Salsa: 36

7. BBQ Sauce: 29

8. Cheese Sauce: 28

9. Sweet Chilli Sauce: 15

10. Ketchup: 19

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Expert nutritionist and dietician behind the Terri-Ann 123 Diet Plan, Ro Huntriss believes condiments can severely impact people’s weight loss journey.

She said: "When people are trying to lose weight they often consider the food components of the meal without considering the additional sauces and dips.

“Some sauces can be high in fat or sugar which ultimately means they will be higher in calories; this can act as a barrier when people are trying to lose weight.

“Understanding how to make healthy swaps can help to facilitate weight loss whilst keeping your meals tasty and enjoyable."

Making your own condiments can be a great way to avoid these hidden calories. Here are some popular Terri-Ann 123 Diet Plan sauce recipes:

1. Salad Cream

You will need: - 3 boiled eggs (yolks only) - 50ml single light cream - pinch of salt - pepper to season - vinegar - fresh lemon juice - 1/2 tsp mustard - 1/2 tsp sweetener.

Boil 3 eggs, and remove the yolks when cold. Place the yolks into a bowl with the cream, a pinch of salt and pepper, vinegar, lemon juice, sweetener and the mustard. Blend well in a mini blender or with a stick blender. Place into a sterilised jar and store in the fridge.

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2. Ranch

Puree 8 tbsp plain low fat yogurt with 4 tbsp low fat mayonnaise & sour cream, 2 tablespoons each chopped chives & dill & 1 garlic clove; season with salt & pepper.

3. Light Caesar

Blend 8 tbsp plain low-fat yogurt, 2 tablespoons grated parmesan & olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 anchovies & the juice of 1/2 lemon.

Here are six other “healthy” salad ingredients that could actually be making you put on weight.

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