Nutritionist reveals the TWO foods to avoid at all costs if you want to lose weight - and the secret to stopping unhealthy cravings for good

  • Australian nutritionist Jessica Sepel explains the basics of healthy eating 
  • She says there are two foods you need to always avoid for better health 
  • Jessica also reveals how it's possible to beat the binge and stop cravings

By Emilia Mazza For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 20:05 EDT, 18 October 2018 | Updated: 20:14 EDT, 18 October 2018

Every day another diet hits the headlines which can make sorting through an endless stream of information dizzyingly confusing.

Australian nutritionist Jessica Sepel understands this all to well and has shared some tips on getting to grips with the basics - including the foods you shouldn't eat.

She told Beauticate that key to making any type lasting change was starting first with a decision to alter your attitude.

'You have to change your mindset around food,' she told the publication. 'It's about transitioning from restrictive eating to balanced and abundant food intake.'

Australian nutritionist Jessica Sepel (pictured) has shared her tips for eating well and the two foods to eliminate for lasting change

Australian nutritionist Jessica Sepel (pictured) has shared her tips for eating well and the two foods to eliminate for lasting change

Explaining the fundamental principles, Jessica said a healthy diet was built on eating a range of macronutrients.

These are slow-releasing carbs (such as brown rice, quinoa, oats), proteins, fats, fibre and greens.

According to the health expert, who has previously admitted to having a difficult relationship with her body, there's also value in ditching a diet mentality and 'eating with joy and mindfulness'.

And while this means saying goodbye to guilt and embracing a gentler approach, there are still some foods Jessica firmly believes are off the menu: refined sugars and artificial sweeteners.

Two foods Jessica says are firmly off the menu: refined sugars and artificial sweeteners (stock image)

Two foods Jessica says are firmly off the menu: refined sugars and artificial sweeteners (stock image)

The nutritionist also explained how making a decision to focus on health rather than restriction meant it was possible to banish the binge, quite possibly for good.

It's likely many of us start the day well, perhaps even make it through lunch eating in a balanced and considered way, but when the 3pm slump hits, all bets are off.

To assist, Jessica shared her go-to snacks she swears help keep sugar cravings at bay come mid-afternoon.

'Green apples with almond butter, raw nuts, DIY trail mix (made with goji berries, nuts, seeds and dark chocolate), berries, carrots and hummus, and homemade froyo (which you can find in the JSHealth App),' she said.

Making a healthier choice when the 3pm: Jessica suggests green apples with almond butter, raw nuts, or a DIY trail mix (made with goji berries, nuts, seeds and dark chocolate)

Making a healthier choice when the 3pm: Jessica suggests green apples with almond butter, raw nuts, or a DIY trail mix (made with goji berries, nuts, seeds and dark chocolate)

Jessica also looked at two eating styles currently doing the rounds: Keto and Paleo.

A Keto-based food program consists of a diet that's significantly higher in fat – this is offset by a major reduction in carbohydrates.

The Paleo diet is built on the idea that our bodies function best when we eat the way our ancestors did. Foods included in this type of program are limited mainly to meat, fish and vegetables. 

Jessica's belief is that diets are largely designed to be effective in the short term, but because they are restrictive they're not sustainable for longer periods

Jessica's belief is that diets are largely designed to be effective in the short term, but because they are restrictive they're not sustainable for longer periods

While she advises the high fat, high protein and ketogenic diet 'will continue to trend' she also said she sees a return to greater balance and she added she doesn't believe in following any diet or food trend as often these are short-lived.

Jessica's stresses the fact any diet is largely designed to be effective in temporarily and are generally not sustainable for longer periods.

'There is a way to achieve your long-term health goals without being on a diet.'

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